Shane Barker murder trial hears co-accused lied to Tasmania Police in 2009 interview
In short: A police interview from 2009 has been played to a jury in the Supreme Court trial of a Tasmanian couple alleged to have…
Black Summer bushfire inquiry hears of need for defensive strategy when back-burns unviable
A "dangerous" back-burn carried out on the eve of a catastrophic fire day was unlikely to protect coastal communities from an out-of-control bushfire, an inquest has heard.Key points:Independent…
US jury hears closing arguments in lawsuit accusing Trump of rape | Donald Trump News
A lawyer for former United States President Donald Trump has called a rape and defamation case brought by the writer E Jean Carroll an affront…
Queensland man on trial for terror offences intended to ‘overthrow the Syrian government by force’, court hears
A Queensland man turned foreign fighter in Syria was "not a member of a terrorist organisation" but fought in "extremely vicious" battles alongside these groups…
Alleged Windang terrorist initially wanted to target Wollongong, Supreme Court hears
A man accused of carrying out a terrorist act on New South Wales' south coast has told police his initial target was Wollongong.Key points:Simon Fleming…
Veterans ‘giving up’ as Department of Veterans’ Affairs struggles to serve their needs, Q+A hears
Some of Australia's veterans are giving up.Key points:Panellists agreed the Defence Strategic Review moves away from global peacekeepingThe heightened threat of conflict with China was…
Alleged murder victim Robert Atkins was beaten repeatedly, court hears as five people face charges
An Adelaide man was allegedly stripped and subjected to "deliberate, systematic series of assaults and pain inflicted" before he died in a suspected murder, a court has heard.Key…
Milton Orkopoulos allegedly pressured accuser to change statement, court hears
A court has heard an alleged child abuse victim of a former New South Wales Labor minister was forced to sign a document retracting allegations against…
ACT Legislative Assembly hears motion calling for regulation, protection and education on local venomous snakes
An ACT snake catcher has brought some venomous reptiles to meet their local politicians in a bid to encourage education and protection for the species.Key…
What to expect as Supreme Court hears student loan case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is about to hear arguments over President Biden’s student debt relief plan, which affects millions of borrowers who could see their…
US Supreme Court hears arguments in internet legal immunity case | Courts News
Justices at the United States Supreme Court have expressed uncertainty over whether to narrow a legal shield protecting internet companies from a wide array of…
HomeBuilder grant deadline looms but hundreds may miss out, committee hears
When Zac Meyers and his partner started contemplating a place to call to home, they did so thinking they could bank on government support.Key points:HomeBuilder grants were launched…
Barry Cable civil case hears from third woman alleging Australian rules football great sexually abused her
A third woman has come forward alleging she was also sexually abused by football legend Barry Cable as a child, this time when he was the coach…
Kanye West goes quiet on lawsuit against Melbourne burger shop, court hears
Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has failed to engage with a lawsuit he instigated against a Melbourne burger shop which shares the name…