Major ACT criminal trials set for 2026
From a 1999 cold case to a fatal teen crash, Canberra's Supreme Court braces for a year of high-stakes trials. Get the full list of cases set to dominate the legal landscape.
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Toyah Cordingley's murderer placed in solitary confinement
Rajwinder Singh, convicted of murdering Toyah Cordingley, is in solitary confinement in a Queensland prison. Authorities confirm safety orders can restrict religious headwear. Read the latest details.
Murder probe after woman's body found in Goulburn
Police are treating the death of a woman found in her Goulburn home as murder. Her injured dog was also discovered at the scene, shocking the local community.
Melbourne woman charged with murder after fatal fire
A 29-year-old woman faces murder charges after a man died in a horrific house fire in Melbourne's south-east. Police allege she poured flammable liquid on the victim.
Man charged with murder after fatal Fitzroy stabbing
A 23-year-old Fitzroy man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 43-year-old man in a Napier Street apartment block in December. Police allege the two men were known to each other.
Deadly Melbourne shooting sparks police manhunt
A man has died after a shooting in Melbourne's Fitzroy. Police are hunting the gunman who fled the scene near a Catholic primary school. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Best friend's tribute to Toyah Cordingley
The best friend of Toyah Cordingley, murdered on a Cairns beach in 2018, shares a heartbreaking tribute to her 'kindness' and the ongoing fight for justice. Read the full story.
Rajwinder Singh Sent to Queensland's Supermax Prison
Rajwinder Singh, convicted of the murder of Toyah Cordingley, has been transferred to a super-secure Queensland prison. Discover the details of his incarceration and the high-profile case.
Bail denied for woman accused of Geraldton murder
Molina Ryan's application for bail has been refused by the WA Supreme Court. She is charged with murdering a man in Geraldton. Read the latest court details.
Brynne Edelsten faces drug trafficking charges
Melbourne socialite Brynne Edelsten is charged with drug trafficking after police allegedly found commercial quantities of meth, ketamine, and a date rape drug in her Fitzroy home. She was granted bail under strict conditions.
Mother and boyfriend allegedly murdered in Sydney DV attack
A Sydney mother and her new partner were found with fatal stab wounds. Her ex-partner has been charged with murder as the community mourns a 'selfless' woman. Support is available.
Shocking Illawarra Court Cases of 2025: A Year in Review
A look back at the major court cases that shocked the Illawarra region in 2025, from a former MP's jailing for sex crimes to teen violence and a decades-old mystery. Read the full recap.
Byford man charged with murder after Christmas Eve stabbing
A Byford man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing on Christmas Eve. Police were called to a Byford home where a 41-year-old man was found dead.
Mother's plea as daughter's killer faces release
The mother of Clare Garabedian, murdered in a 1998 Rivervale motel, begs for her killer's deportation as he faces a parole review. Read the full exclusive.
Aged Care Worker Unfit for Murder Trial, Court Hears
Suzanne Lupica, charged with murdering a Port Kennedy aged care resident, has been found mentally unfit to stand trial. The WA Supreme Court heard chilling details of the alleged attack. Read the full story.
Aspiring nurse allegedly murdered by husband in Adelaide
Supriya Thakur, 36, was found dead in her Northfield home in an alleged domestic violence incident. The devoted mother was working towards her nursing registration.
Man charged with murder after body found at Fleurieu Peninsula park
A 71-year-old man has been found dead in a cabin at the BIG4 Port Willunga Tourist Park. A 49-year-old Aldinga man has been charged with murder in what police say was not a random attack. Read the latest.
Fatal stabbing in Melbourne's Fitzroy under investigation
A man has died after being stabbed at a block of flats on Napier St in Fitzroy. Police are urging witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward as investigations continue.
Adelaide man charged with wife's murder, refused bail
A 36-year-old Adelaide mother was found dead in Northfield. Her 42-year-old husband has been charged with murder and refused bail. Friends remember her as a dedicated worker.
Bail denied in Pauline Sowry cold case over witness risk
A Wollongong magistrate has identified major problems with the prosecution's case against a man charged over the 1993 disappearance of Pauline Sowry, but denied bail due to alleged threats against police. Read the latest court developments.
Adelaide murder charge after woman found dead in Northfield
A 36-year-old woman has died in a Northfield home. A 42-year-old man was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. He was refused bail and will face court Monday.
Coroner finds prison missed chance before inmate murder
A coroner found authorities missed a key chance to assess risk before a child snatcher was murdered by a fellow inmate at Hakea Prison. Read the full findings.
Man charged with murder after elderly woman found dead in Port Stephens
A 61-year-old man has been charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found deceased in a Fern Bay home. Thomas Tapley was refused bail and will face court again in February 2026.
Man charged with murder after elderly woman found dead in Port Stephens
A 61-year-old man is charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found dead at a Fern Bay home. He was refused bail and will face Newcastle Local Court.
Mascot man gets 26 years for partner's murder
Anthony Eriksen sentenced to 26 years for stabbing partner Lisa Fenwick more than 25 times in Sydney's Mascot. The court heard she lived in fear before the attack.
Two charged with murder after Adelaide street shooting
A 62-year-old man has died after a shooting on Oakley Rd, McLaren Flat. Two local men are charged with murder and firearm offences. Police confirm no ongoing threat.
Man charged with murder after fatal Melbourne assault
A 27-year-old man has died following an alleged assault in Melbourne's south. A 28-year-old known to the victim has been charged with murder. Read the latest details.
Boy, 15, charged with murder of nine-year-old girl in UK
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after nine-year-old Aria Thorpe was found with a fatal stab wound in Weston-super-Mare. Police are supporting the devastated family and community.
Former TV contestant faces court over boyfriend's murder
Tamika Chesser, a former reality TV star, has appeared in an Adelaide court charged with the murder and dismemberment of her partner, Julian Story, in Port Lincoln. The pregnant accused remains in a psychiatric facility as police await crucial evidence.
Three charged over fatal Midland robbery
Two men and a 16-year-old boy face murder charges after an alleged robbery in Midland, Perth, turned fatal. The victim, a 19-year-old man, died from his injuries.
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