Man who killed two sex workers hours apart to serve seven more years

Man who killed two sex workers hours apart to serve seven more years

Xiaozheng Lin killed the two women in their own homes,but struck a deal to plead guilty to manslaughter. The sentence has been labelled unjust and unfair.

  • byErin Pearson

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Man who murdered his wife in Northcote garage jailed for 24 years

Man who murdered his wife in Northcote garage jailed for 24 years

The anti-vaxxer bludgeoned his scientist wife to death with a 7.5-kilogram metal car ramp.

  • byHolly Hales
Swinger,former elite soldier to face trial over threesome rape charges

Swinger,former elite soldier to face trial over threesome rape charges

The two men have been ordered to stand trial over the alleged rape of a heavily intoxicated woman during a threesome at an inner-city apartment.

  • byCameron Houston
Man accused of throwing bottle at AFL goal umpire challenges CCTV

Man accused of throwing bottle at AFL goal umpire challenges CCTV

The man charged with injuring and AFL goal umpire in August plans to challenge his identification on CCTV after appearing in court on Friday.

  • byRoy Ward
Ricardo Barbaro jailed for 28 years for ‘entirely merciless’ murder of girlfriend Ellie Price

Ricardo Barbaro jailed for 28 years for ‘entirely merciless’ murder of girlfriend Ellie Price

A Supreme Court judge described Ellie Price’s death as a senseless and cruel crime which robbed her young son of a life with her.

  • byErin Pearson
Judge denies Rugby Australia’s bid to delay $30m Rebels case

Judge denies Rugby Australia’s bid to delay $30m Rebels case

The defunct Super Rugby club has launched a damages claim against Rugby Australia demanding $30 million from the peak body.Rugby Australia now has a week to respond.

  • byCarla Jaeger andSarah Danckert
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‘Flipping mad’:Charges laid over Kew Recreation Centre roof collapse

‘Flipping mad’:Charges laid over Kew Recreation Centre roof collapse

WorkSafe Victoria is pursuing two construction companies in court following a lengthy investigation into the collapse,as locals demand answers from council on project delays.

  • byBrittany Busch
Sex assault claims behind alleged kidnap,bashing

Sex assault claims behind alleged kidnap,bashing

The case surrounding Nemer Abusamha garnered attention earlier this year over claims it was racial or religiously motivated. Now he’s had his say in court.

  • byChris Vedelago
Murder accused in hospital after charges over South Morang woman’s death

Murder accused in hospital after charges over South Morang woman’s death

The 33-year-old partner of Nikkita Azzopardi missed his court hearing because he is receiving treatment in hospital.

  • byErin Pearson andLachlan Abbott
Victoria may end automatic licence loss for drivers testing positive for cannabis

Victoria may end automatic licence loss for drivers testing positive for cannabis

Advocates and patients say it’s time the law was modernised to reflect the use of medicinal cannabis.

  • byBroede Carmody andClay Lucas
‘I’m lucky he’s a bad shot’:Man sues police after being shot at from point-blank range

‘I’m lucky he’s a bad shot’:Man sues police after being shot at from point-blank range

Peter Lowe refused to get out of his car at a service station before a police officer shot at him from within a metre. The bullet narrowly missed,and Lowe is now suing the state.

  • byCameron Houston