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WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains the name and image of a deceased person. The ongoing trial concerning the tragic death of 15-year-old Noongar …

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is set to face trial following charges related to the suicide of one of its inspectors. In September 2023, WorkSafe charged the VBA, accusing the …

In a significant legal case, former Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs player Jackson Topine has launched a $4 million lawsuit claiming he faced unlawful and humiliating punishment during a training session in 2023. …

Energy Australia is facing legal scrutiny over a fire incident at its Yallourn power station but is defending itself by highlighting its long-standing safety record of over 20 years. WorkSafe, …

In a significant ruling, ten individuals, including three brothers, were found guilty of murder following the fatal stabbing of teenager Girum Mekonnen during a group assault in a public park …

The High Court of Australia has rejected a Commonwealth appeal regarding bauxite mining rights in northeast Arnhem Land, potentially leading to significant compensation for the traditional owners, the Gumatj clan. …

A 53-year-old woman, Deanne Mathews, has pleaded guilty to trafficking psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms, at a spiritual retreat where a participant tragically died. Mathews was fined $3000 by …

Premier Jacinta Allan is set to announce significant reforms today that aim to introduce stricter bail conditions for individuals charged with serious offences, including home invasions. In a recent cabinet …

An Argentine court has initiated the trial of seven medical professionals linked to the negligent care that led to the death of football icon Diego Maradona, who passed away at …

Four individuals face charges related to the tragic death of a five-year-old boy, Thomas Cooper, who died during an explosion inside a pressurised oxygen chamber at a medical facility in …