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'I'm broken': Gobbo on years since Lawyer X reveal

'I'm broken': Gobbo on years since Lawyer X reveal

Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo has told a civil trial the past five years in hiding have left her tired and broken.

Fugitive developer's daughter in fight over taped calls

Fugitive developer's daughter in fight over taped calls

Fugitive developer's daughter in fight over taped calls

Fugitive developer's daughter in fight over taped calls

The lawyer daughter of fugitive property developer Jean Nassif is claiming legal privilege to stop records of calls with her dad from being used as evidence.

Nicola Gobbo's struggles in hiding aired in civil trial

Nicola Gobbo's struggles in hiding aired in civil trial

Nicola Gobbo's struggles in hiding aired in civil trial

Nicola Gobbo's struggles in hiding aired in civil trial

'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo's experiences in hiding since she was outed as a police informer have been aired in her civil trial against Victoria Police.

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Police 'groomed' lawyer-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo

Police 'groomed' lawyer-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo

Victoria Police has been accused of "grooming" Nicola Gobbo into becoming a source and revealing confidential information about dangerous gangland clients.

Gobbo drops push to recuse all Vic judges from lawsuit

Gobbo drops push to recuse all Vic judges from lawsuit

Lawyers for informant Nicola Gobbo will not pursue an application to recuse all Victorian judges from presiding over her case against Victoria Police.

Gobbo seeking non-Victorian judge for police lawsuit

Gobbo seeking non-Victorian judge for police lawsuit

Lawyers for police informant Nicola Gobbo will make an application to recuse all Victorian judges from presiding over her case against Victoria Police.

Gangland murder closer to trial after High Court appeal

Gangland murder closer to trial after High Court appeal

A long-delayed murder trial is a step closer to being resolved following a High Court challenge over documents withheld to protect an informant's identity.

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'I'm sorry': ex-councillor speaks after vicious attack

'I'm sorry': ex-councillor speaks after vicious attack

'I'm sorry': ex-councillor speaks after vicious attack

'I'm sorry': ex-councillor speaks after vicious attack

A disgraced lawyer elected as councillor in Sydney's wealthy east was addicted to prescription drugs when he brutally attacked a family friend in her home.

Magistrate barred after courtroom bust-up with lawyer

Magistrate barred after courtroom bust-up with lawyer

Magistrate barred after courtroom bust-up with lawyer

Magistrate barred after courtroom bust-up with lawyer

The former head of a major university who allegedly wiped her saliva on a schoolgirl's face has won a legal bid after her lawyer clashed with a magistrate.

Gobbo could be prejudiced due to govt bill: lawyer

Gobbo could be prejudiced due to govt bill: lawyer

Gobbo could be prejudiced due to govt bill: lawyer

Gobbo could be prejudiced due to govt bill: lawyer

Lawyers for police informant Nicola Gobbo say public attention around a new government bill could be prejudicial for his client in her case against the state.

Lawyer accused of sharing victim info has charge binned

Lawyer accused of sharing victim info has charge binned

Lawyer accused of sharing victim info has charge binned

Lawyer accused of sharing victim info has charge binned

A lawyer for Sydney gang figures has had a criminal charge against him dropped after being accused of illegally sharing details of a sexual assault complainant.

Lawyer used balloons to smuggle drugs on prison visit

Lawyer used balloons to smuggle drugs on prison visit

Lawyer used balloons to smuggle drugs on prison visit

Lawyer used balloons to smuggle drugs on prison visit

A lawyer will admit to bringing tobacco and painkillers into a Sydney prison but has not responded to accusations she was also caught smuggling cocaine and ice.

High-profile lawyer denies sharing sexual assault info

A high-profile gangland solicitor has denied illegally sharing details of an alleged sexual assault, including the complainant's name.

Ex-lawyer jailed over 'cashies' from clients scheme

Ex-lawyer jailed over 'cashies' from clients scheme

Ex-lawyer jailed over 'cashies' from clients scheme

Ex-lawyer jailed over 'cashies' from clients scheme

A man who took under-the-table payments as an experienced Queensland lawyer has been jailed for fraud and falsifying records to conceal his crimes.

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Lawyer accused of sharing sexual assault victim details

Police have charged a solicitor who allegedly published details of a sexual assault complainant while representing the man charged in the case.

Father who killed three sons prepares for new appeal

Robert Farquharson, who was convicted of murdering his three sons in 2005, is preparing a new legal appeal.

Celebrity lawyer raked over coals for misconduct

Famed lawyer and media personality Charles Waterstreet, who inspired the popular ABC TV show Rake, has been found guilty of professional misconduct.

Lawyers call for uni debt cuts to fix bush shortages

Australia's peak law body is warning regional and remote communities are missing out on legal advice - and suggesting a plan to address the shortages.

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Senator paid $90,000 over Lehrmann trial allegations

Linda Reynolds has been paid $90,000 by the ACT government after settling a defamation case over a letter about her conduct during Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.

Elderly man in custody over Sydney lawyer shooting

A 79-year-old man has not applied for bail after being charged with shooting a solicitor in the groin at his law firm's offices in central Sydney.

Police 'didn't do anything wrong' with informant Gobbo

A former police handler has given evidence to the Victorian Supreme Court as drug kingpin Tony Mokbel fights to appeal his convictions.

Heather Mitchell delights in return as RBG in hit play

The Sydney Theatre Company's RBG: Of Many, One was a sellout in 2022. It's returning with a second run followed by a national tour.

Fake lawyer's short-lived 'career' aped Suits plot

After being caught out mid-hearing, Matthew Laba pleaded guilty to practising without a lawyer's licence.

Tomato tin ecstasy importer denied Lawyer X appeal

Drug importer Rob Karam, serving 35 years' jail including for the import of 15 million ecstasy pills, has been denied an appeal linked to Lawyer X Nicola Gobbo.

Judge questions 'spiralling' delays in Lawyer X appeals

A Court of Appeal justice has questioned why a series of appeals linked to barrister turned informer Lawyer X Nicola Gobbo seem to be "spiralling the drain".

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