Scientists to drill into Antarctica’s fragile ‘Doomsday Glacier’ that poses threat to world’s oceans Researchers have never drilled into the Thwaites glacier before The Independent UK · Jan 29
'Outrageous' DNA lab delay in attempted murder trial DNA testing on a knife allegedly used in a stabbing is complete but no scientist has been available to make a statement about the results, a judge has heard. AAP · Jan 27
Inferno survivor charged with triple murder, arson Police have charged a woman with three counts of murder after she was injured in the same house fire that killed a woman and two children. AAP · Oct 24, 2025
Homicide detectives called for fatal house fire probe Police are keeping an open mind after calling in homicide detectives to investigate a horror house fire that claimed the lives of a woman and two boys. AAP · Oct 16, 2025
Landlord jailed over fatal tenant attack after disputes A landlord who lost his temper after long running disputes and attacked his tenant at an industrial complex has been jailed for manslaughter. AAP · Sep 12, 2025
Killer driver in tears as victim's family shares pain A "blind drunk" driver who had a young boy in his vehicle when he fatally ran over a woman has cried in court while the victim's family spoke of their loss. AAP · Aug 22, 2025
Female bodybuilder jailed for drugs and cash on parole A bodybuilder who won international competitions has been sent to prison for drug possession, years after being released on parole for similar offending. AAP · Aug 7, 2025
Man paroled over shooting at police admits drug stash A man jailed for firing at a police woman after she shot him in the groin was later caught with drugs he intended to sell while on parole. AAP · Jan 13, 2025
Woman accused of hit-and-run murder granted bail A woman has been granted bail in Brisbane Supreme Court after being accused of the "disturbing" hit and run murder of her partner's ex-girlfriend. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Teens given 'joke' prison terms for killing Uber driver The family and friends of an Uber driver who was fatally stabbed say they are disappointed his teenage killers will likely be released in under ten years. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
Woman grossly neglected child before 'shocking' death Shannon Leigh White has been jailed over the gross neglect of her four-year-old stepdaughter which had "catastrophic" consequences, a judge said. AAP · Sep 6, 2024
Toddler malnourished, infested with lice before death A four-year-old girl suffered pressure sores on her lower body and weighed less than half what she should have at her age, a court has been told. AAP · Sep 2, 2024
Beloved Uber driver 'left for dead' by teen robbers The brother of an Uber driver "senselessly" killed by teenage armed robbers told a judge he thinks about how terrifying the unprovoked attack must have been. AAP · Aug 27, 2024
Teens sentenced over Kefu home invasion 'war zone' Ex-Wallabies star Toutai Kefu's family home resembled a "war zone" after a confrontation with two teenagers who broke in early one morning armed with knives. AAP · Jun 27, 2024
AAP · Jun 19, 2024 Man jailed for 'vicious' bashing after drunken betrayal A man has been jailed after being found guilty of manslaughter following a night of drunken betrayal that ended with a "vicious" bashing.
AAP · May 14, 2024 'Wicked weapon' used in rugby star's home invasion Prosecutors have called for a sentence of not less than 10 years detention for two teenagers who stabbed an ex-Australian rugby player during a home invasion.
AAP · Apr 19, 2024 Man behind 'haunting' toolbox murders loses appeal A man jailed for life after two people in a toolbox were thrown into a creek has lost an appeal after arguing the jury relied on an inadmissible confession.
AAP · Apr 2, 2024 Murdered man's family in 'nightmare' over killer appeal Harley David Wegener has appealed his conviction 17 months after being found guilty of murder for slashing Benjamin Suttie's throat in a park late at night.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Woman jailed over former partner's 'elaborate' killing A woman has been jailed for manslaughter after plotting an ultimately deadly attack on her ex-partner at his home north of Brisbane..
AAP · Feb 7, 2024 Bail for mum accused of murdering her adult children A woman charged with murdering two of her children has been released on bail with a judge saying there are significant shortcomings in the prosecution's cases.
AAP · Feb 6, 2024 Judge questions crown case against murder-accused mum A jury has been discharged in the trial of a woman accused of murdering her 26-year-old son by giving him an overdose of prescription drugs in a fruit smoothie.
AAP · Sep 26, 2023 You stole from me, mum says after home invasion murder Three men have been convicted of murdering Michael Zanco who died in hospital after being shot in the back of the head at a rural property in 2020.
AAP · Jun 29, 2023 Qld teen accused of robbery while bailed on 94 charges A 17-year-old has been remanded by the Brisbane Supreme Court after allegedly committing further offences while on bail for almost 100 charges.
AAP · May 23, 2023 Court throws out evidence from 'illegal' traffic stop A Supreme Court judge has accused senior police of instructing officers to misuse their powers to search vehicles without reasonable suspicion or a warrant.
ABC News · May 12, 2023 Charges against Carborough Downs mine operator to proceed years after miner Brad Duxbury was killed After months of legal argument, appeals, and hearings, the president of the Industrial Court of Queensland ruled this month that matters can proceed against Carborough Downs Coal Management over the death of Brad Duxbury in 2019.