Airbnb property owner David Penman in 2020.

One man has brought a council to its knees. And there’s nothing to stop it happening everywhere

A man has used an archaic law to lay private criminal charges against a rural council. The highly unusual move has prompted calls for urgent change

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The Sea World helicopters in the aftermath of the crash.

Joy flight company boss denies helicopters blocked pilot view

Five people were killed when two aircraft from Sea World Helicopters collided midair in 2023.

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Former broadcaster Alan Jones.

Two more complainants in Alan Jones case drop out

The two complainants related to four charges of indecent assault against the former broadcaster. Jones now faces 22 charges involving six men.

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The Sea World helicopters in the aftermath of the crash.

‘Gross,negligent’:Drugs blamed for helicopter tragedy

The chief executive of a helicopter company has claimed a former employee was under the influence of drugs when he collided with another chopper.

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Dharminder Singh,48,pictured before he was arrested over the murder of his ex-partner Jana Armstrong.

Accused murderer fronts court after ex-partner’s body found

The man accused of murdering Jana Armstrong has asserted his innocence and will defend allegations he dumped her body in bushland an hour from her home.

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Alan Jones

Prosecution push for character and reputation evidence in Alan Jones trial

The disgraced broadcaster’s case may include witnesses testifying about his broader character,including some who declined to give police statements.

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He dined and dashed in Hong Kong. Now a $300,000 inheritance is missing

Australian lawyer Samuel Monkivitch’s restaurant runners pale against allegations of manipulation and misappropriation in his home town of Melbourne.

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Christian Jack Joseph faces a manslaughter charge over the death of a 63-year-old man in Fremantle.

Young Perth doctor faces manslaughter charge over Fremantle death

Christian Jack Joseph faced Perth Magistrates Court on Sunday,still dressed in a blue forensics jumpsuit a day after he was arrested over the death of a 63-year-old man in Fremantle.

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Krystle Monks,19,was remembered by her friends and family as someone who “made everyone around her feel happy.”

Accused killer’s Google searches about dying girlfriend

Blood and vomit were found inside the house where Krystle Monks,19,spent some of her final moments. Her boyfriend tells police about how he allegedly cleaned up the blood in his room.

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Sex-trafficking syndicates are notoriously hard to crack.

How police unravelled a sex-trafficking ring that sparked a landmark ruling

Whispers of a syndicate helmed in Sydney by “Batman” – a Coles and Krispy Kreme manager – helped police to identify 20 brothels.

  • Clare Sibthorpe