87 m. ago Sniper who killed WA bikie in public assassination claimed he was a government ‘spook’, court told

The man whose evidence could hold the key to the outcome of bikie David Pye’s murder trial has been accused of telling a string of lies.

Politics

3 d. ago Sniper claimed he ‘did a community service’ by killing WA underworld heavyweight, court told

The WA Supreme Court has heard the man who David Pye allegedly paid to shoot former Rebels boss Nick Martin was glad he killed him.

Events

5 d. ago CBD fake gun accused was on bail for car theft during alleged carjackings, court told

A man accused of pointing an imitation gun at strangers during a string of carjackings apologised to one victim for ruining their day and offered to buy another a Lamborghini, a court has heard.

Events

6 d. ago Emma Bates seen with bloodied, bruised face in days before body found, court told

The details of the 49-year-old’s final days were aired during a committal hearing of John Torney, 41, who has been charged with negligent manslaughter over her death.

Events

7 d. ago Mother of accused killer forced to give evidence against her own son

Belinda Torney told a court her son punched his neighbour, Cobram woman Emma Bates, in the head three times before she was found dead at home.

Events

1 week ago Teen allegedly threatened to attack synagogue, searched ‘how to cover up murder’

The boy’s mother previously told the court she would lock all electronic devices and the sole kitchen knife in a safe overnight.

Events

1 week ago Alleged lawnmower victim may have been dead for some time, court told

When paramedics arrived at the scene, the Queensland mother’s body was “cold and stiff”, her husband’s murder hearing has heard.

Events

1 week ago Fake Madeleine McCann contacted girl’s mother 60 times in one day, court told

Julia Wandelt, who is on trial for stalking, was obsessed with the idea she was Kate McCann’s missing three-year-old when she allegedly bombarded the British mother with calls, messages and home visits.

Events

2 w. ago ‘I wish I had died’: Loreto schoolgirl describes life after devastating bus crash

A teenage girl who was thrown from a school bus when a truck driver ploughed into the rear of it has told a court about the long-lasting effects of the 2022 crash.

Events

2 w. ago Loreto schoolgirl describes life after devastating bus crash

A teenage girl who was thrown from a school bus when a truck driver ploughed into the rear of it has told a court about the long-lasting effects of the 2022 crash.

Events

2 w. ago Man who firebombed popular YouTuber's Bondi home apologises at sentencing

As he was sentenced to five years in prison for the attack on FriendlyJordies' home, the arsonist told the court he had "found God".

Events

3 w. ago Bus driver swerved onto footpath, killing teen, to avoid stationary cars

“It’s actually the only thing that explains everything – that he was trying to apply the brake,” the bus driver’s lawyer told a Brisbane court.

Transport