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Accused heroin-smuggling grandad refused bail again

A man who allegedly smuggled about 5kg of heroin in a camping stretcher and used the excuse of being scammed by criminal syndicates has been refused bail again.

AAP · Jul 24, 2025

NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft and citizen scientists discover a cool new alien world

With the aid of NASA's exoplanet-hunter TESS, citizen scientists have discovered a new gas giant that is cool, literally and figuratively.

Space · Jun 30, 2025

What Trump Should Learn From the Impeachment of Justice Samuel Chase

Trump wants to purge the federal bench of judges who disagree with him. Thomas Jefferson did too, and it didn't work out.

Reason · Mar 27, 2025

Sydney Man With ‘Sexomnia’ Found Not Guilty Of Rape: ‘No Laws About That Exist’

The judge recognised what happened to the woman was “awful” but noted “it doesn't mean it was a criminal offence".

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 30, 2025

Man with 'sexsomnia' cleared of rape after jury warning

Jurors have found a man diagnosed with "sexsomnia" not guilty of raping a woman in his sleep after being warned against debating possible sex crime laws.

AAP · Jan 30, 2025

Jury to weigh man's 'sexsomnia' claim in rape trial

A man accused of raping a woman after a night out says he suffers from a condition called "sexsomnia" and was not awake at the time of the alleged assault.

AAP · Jan 28, 2025

Rugby player avoids jail over sex with 14yo girl

A once promising young rugby player who had sex with a 14-year-old girl has avoided being jailed following a surprise intervention by one of his lawyers.

AAP · Dec 13, 2024

Judge gives the media a serve over criticism of rape prosecutions

Judge John Pickering defends NSW DPP Sally Dowling and fomer ACT DPP Shane Drumgold against sustained attacks. Plus: what Gina Rinehart wants for Christmas

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2024

Sydney Street Artist Anthony Lister Identified As The Man Not Guilty Of Two Counts Of Rape

Judge John Pickering lifted a suppression order protecting Lister's identification following a joint application from media outlets The Sydney Morning Herald, the ABC and The Guardian Australia.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 12, 2024

Prominent Sydney artist Anthony Lister revealed as man found not guilty of two counts of rape

Identity of high-profile man can be revealed after court orders were revoked following a six-week trial that concluded in October

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2024