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For the past three months, former radio king Alan Jones has sat in the front row of courtroom 3.1 in the Downing Centre Court complex in Sydney’s CBD, flanked by his solicitors and three barristers.

AgendaVideoPremiumInside the case against talkback king Alan Jones

For the past three months, former radio king Alan Jones has sat in the front row of courtroom 3.1 in the Downing Centre Court complex in Sydney’s CBD, flanked by his solicitors and three barristers.

Steve Zemek

Erin Patterson needs to clear a high bar if she wants the High Court to look at her case. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumKiller Erin Patterson to consider High Court challenge

Triple killer Erin Patterson will have four weeks to decide whether to appeal to the High Court of Australia after losing her first appeal bid.

Tara Cosoleto

A Ballajura family has been left shaken after their car was set alight outside their home in the early hours of Friday morning.

CrimeBallajura family’s car torched in brazen midnight attack

A Ballajura family has been left shaken after their car was set alight outside their home in the early hours of Friday morning.

Brandon Demura, 7NEWS

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested over allegations related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein. (AP PHOTO)

CrimePremiumProbe into Andrew and Epstein's visit to King's estate

UK police are in a "very early stage" of investigating former Prince Andrew's time at the King's estate at Balmoral with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Staff Writers

Anton Raymond Illich is accused of posting threatening comments on various Facebook posts in One Nation supporter groups in July.

Courts & JusticePremiumMajor update after Perth man threatens to kill Hanson

A man who says his alleged threats to kill Pauline Hanson were because of a crippling ‘Facebook addiction’ has fronted court again.

Hannah Cross

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CourtPremiumCrows star fronts court over pedestrian crash

An Adelaide Crows defender has admitted to a dumb mistake he made when he ran a red light, with a court being told his conduct fell “well short” of driving standards.

David Hannant

NSW Police have charged 22 people with a range of offences after a major operation in Sydney. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE)

CrimePremiumSnakes, zombie knife seized in crime crackdown

Authorities have arrested 22 people and seized stolen items, drugs, and live snakes as part of a police operation in Sydney's west.

Catherine Bouris

The 22-year-old fronted Perth Magistrates Court on Friday after being charged with preparing a terrorist attack.

Courts & JusticePremiumShocking details emerge about Perth man’s WA terrorism plot

Lucas Shawn Cameron faced Perth Magistrates Court on Friday after the Australian Federal Police charged the 22-year-old with preparing a terrorist attack in Perth between November 4 and December 4 last year.

Jessica Evensen

A man has been accused of publicly displaying banned Nazi symbols on social media. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumMan charged over Nazi symbols posted on social media

Australian Federal Police have arrested a man after officers identified a social media account allegedly publishing prohibited Nazi symbols.

Abe Maddison

A man who allegedly threatened to kill One Nation leader Pauline Hanson in a series of Facebook posts wants a psychological assessment. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

COURTPremiumUpdate in Pauline Hanson death threat case

A man accused of threatening to kill One Nation leader Pauline Hanson on Facebook has faced court.

Emma Kirk

Sandor Earl is one of several former NRL players connected with the Run Nation Championship. (Michael Dodge/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumRun-it-straight return heralds new era of brutal sport

After a bruising court loss, one of Australia's newest and most brutal sporting contests is back despite grave warnings of the dangers it poses to young people.

Tom Wark

Sam Wood and Snezana

Celebrity GossipVideoShock drug claims as Sam Wood marriage split revealed

Shocking new claims have emerged in court, with Bachelor star Sam Wood’s lawyer revealing allegations of drug and alcohol use as she confirms the high-profile couple are set to separate.

Taylor Renouf

Erin Patterson's calculated murder of lunch guests has been deemed among Victoria's worst crimes. (HANDOUT/SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA)

CrimePremiumLong road from deadly lunch to life term without parole

After an 11-week trial that garnered global attention and a failed appeal bid, mushroom cook Erin Patterson will now spend the rest of her life behind bars.

William Ton

Former friends – and former co-hosts – Kyle Sandliands and Jackie O.

TVPremiumBosses argue Jackie O ‘not worth’ $10m solo

Breakfast radio’s most famous duo has been described as “like a divorce” in court, as ARN directors argue Jackie O Henderson was not worth $10 million without Kyle Sandilands.

Naomi Toy

Stewart Sinclair Gorham.

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Cold case cracked: Arrest over jail rape, attempted murder

One of WA’s most dangerous men has been charged over the rape and attempted murder of a teenager inside Casuarina Prison more than 30 years ago. 

Jessica Evensen and Caitlin Vinci

Jillian Segal says social cohestion depends on “leaving hate at the door”. John Feder/The Australian.

NewsPremiumTough plan aims to tackle hate at protests

The special envoy into anti-Semitism in Australia has pitched a raft of tough new measures to fight hate on the streets.

David Hannant

Ashley Paul Griffith is already serving a life sentence. Illustration: Scott Breton / Newswire

BREAKINGPremiumNotorious pedophile hit with more charges

A childcare pedophile extradited from Queensland has been charged with more than 200 offences involving 23 children in Sydney.

Steve Zemek

Childcare rapist Ashley Paul Griffith charged with more child abuse offences after extradition. (HANDOUT/Queensland Corrective Services)

CrimePremium'Horrific': hundreds more charges for vile child abuser

A twisted pedophile serving life in prison has been charged with a slew of extra child abuse offences following a "challenging and traumatic" inquiry.

Alex Mitchell and Max Aldred

WA Police have upgraded charges against a man to include planning a terrorist attack after he allegedly sought out military training and combat techniques online.

CrimePremiumPerth man facing life in prison over WA terror plot plan

WA Police have upgraded charges against a man to include planning a terrorist attack after he allegedly sought out military training and combat techniques online.

Duncan Murray

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EntertainmentPremium‘Both die’: Sam Wood’s alleged chilling line

Ex-Bachelor star Sam Wood allegedly told his wife and another person they “can both die” during an argument over packing on their holiday.

Kate Stephenson

Police have released an image of a man wanted for allegedly stealing cemetery plaques. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)

CrimePremiumCemetery thief at large after 'upsetting' heists

Up to 160 brass plaques have been stolen from a cemetery, as police identify the missing man they believe was responsible.

Nick Wilson

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UPDATEDPremiumUpdate after alleged vile assault on tourist

Police have issued an update after a British tourist was allegedly sexually touched by a stranger during an early morning run at Bondi Beach.

Alexandra Feiam, Naomi Kaplan and Emma Kirk

Police have released an image of a man after a woman was sexually touched while jogging. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE FORCE)

CrimePremiumWoman allegedly sexually touched while jogging in Bondi

Police are appealing for information and have released an image of a man on a bike after a woman was allegedly sexually touched while jogging in Bondi.

Duncan Murray

Don and Gail Patterson died in hospital from death cap mushroom poisoning. Supplied

Breaking‘Calculated’: Mushroom killer’s double blow

Triple-murderer Erin Patterson did not react as she learned she was likely to die in prison.

Liam Beatty