Sydney Worker Fatally Crushed: Company Receives Fine
A worker was fatally crushed at a worksite in Sydney, resulting in a company being fined over half a million dollars. Mishaal Prasad, a boilermaker, was involved in moving a …
Courts & Justice
Tree removal company fined heavily after worker killed in woodchipper accident
A tree removal company has been fined more than $2 million over the death of a worker who was killed when using a defective woodchipping machine. The penalty is the …
Changes to Bail Rules Implemented for Police Officer Accused of Tasering 95-Year-Old Woman
After being allowed out on bail without restrictions, a police officer accused of tasering a 95-year-old grandmother has had some small conditions imposed. Senior Constable Kristian White was charged over …
Court rules in favor of Barngarla people’s request to halt Kimba nuclear waste dump
The Barngarla people are celebrating after the Federal Court set aside a decision to build a nuclear waste dump on their country at Kimba. While Justice Natalie Charlesworth only upheld …
Sri Lankan cricketer requests a non-jury trial following accusation of rape in Sydney
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka wants to avoid placing his fate in the hands of a jury when on trial accused of sexually assaulting a woman while on tour …
Married Couple Accused of Murdering Young Mother Amber Haigh Seek Judge-Alone Trial
A couple accused of murdering their teenage housemate Amber Haigh in regional NSW two decades ago has asked for a judge-alone trial. Robert Samuel Geeves and his wife Anne Margaret …
Brothers face charges following alleged chaotic wedding brawl at Sheraton Grand in Sydney CBD
Three brothers were arrested after a family dispute at an extravagant wedding in Sydney’s CBD escalated into a wild alleged brawl at the weekend. The incident unfolded at the Sheraton …
Dale Lee Vella’s Verdict Determined for Fatally Shooting Husband Mark in Their Murrumbateman Home
Mark Anthony Vella’s life as a loving father, farmer and husband was violently ended when he was shot dead in his sleep. His wife, Dale Lee Vella, has been sentenced …
Court Hears Mother’s Discovery of Deceased Toddler Following Outing to the Shops
Jordan Thompson’s mother, Bernice Swales, stated that she was reassured by Cecil Patrick Kennedy that her sleeping toddler would be fine and not to worry about him waking up in …
Accusations of Racketeering and Copyright Infringement Leveled Against Fast Fashion Giant Shein
Three independent designers have filed a lawsuit against Chinese retailer Shein, accusing the company of copyright infringement and racketeering. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Central …