A mother who almost starved her baby to death on the advice of a Western Sydney naturopath will plead guilty to failing to provide for her child, but has had a grievous bodily harm charge dropped. Continue reading »
Two years since a jury handed down its verdict finding Gerard Baden-Clay guilty of the murder of his wife Allison, the High Court agreed to hear an appeal against the downgrading of his murder conviction. Continue reading »
South Australia has been urged to follow Queensland's lead and work to remove the "gay panic defence" for murder. Continue reading »
A 28-year-old man is expected to face a Queensland court today after being extradited from Serbia, charged with the alleged 2012 murder of Jei “Jack” Lee. Continue reading »
Victims of child sex abuse could soon be able to sue the institutions where they were molested, regardless of when they bring a case. Continue reading »
A Brisbane rugby league official was allegedly shot dead in a "cold-blooded execution" just months after his home was set alight, a court has heard. Continue reading »
The lawyer for a NSW man accused of murdering a home invader said the self-defence case was so strong the only issue at trial would be "whether it's manslaughter or an acquittal". Continue reading »
A 65-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his wife in their home in Traralgon, south-east of Melbourne, last month. Continue reading »
The mother of 11-year-old Wangaratta girl Zoe Buttigieg, who was allegedly raped and murdered by 29-year-old Bowe Maddigan, said he was at her house for a party, drinking and smoking bongs, hours before her daughter was killed. Continue reading »