POLICE AND COURT

Crime A ferry passenger had to call police after a drunk woman smeared spit “all over” her face in an act labelled as “absolutely despicable, disgusting”.

Crime An investigation has found the disciplinary action taken against Child Safety employees who 'completely failed' Mason Jett Lee was 'manifestly inadequate'

Politics Scott Morrison has announced he would support a coronial inquest into the death of the woman who accused Christian Porter of a historical rape, which he denies.

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Crime A single car remains untraced by detectives investigating the disappearance of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.

Politics The Sex Discrimination Commissioner will review federal parliamentary workplaces after the Christian Porter and Brittany Higgins rape allegations emerged.

Politics The Morrison government has revealed plans for an investigation into workplace culture in parliament in the wake of horrific allegations.

Politics Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has issued an apology to alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins after insulting her in front of staff.

Crime The lawyer of an 82-year-old Gold Coast man accused of murdering his sick wife has denied accusations domestic violence was involved, saying his client has “serious...

Crime A group of youths were the subject of a torrent of abuse and racial comments from a Dalby man on his way to his sentencing in court.

Crime A former candidate has been jailed after being found guilty of raping and indecently treating a 14-year-old girl, who now describes herself as broken.

Crime A court has heard she wielded two knives in the street, damaging furniture and frightening the pub manager.

News A Labor MP lashed out on Q&A after a senator said Christian Porter deserved justice over a historical rape accusation as the scandal snowballs.

Crime A man was told he was “going to die tonight” as two brothers invaded his home and attacked him and his girlfriend, a court has heard.

Crime A former private school student has emotionally recounted in court his sexual relationship with a female teacher.

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Politics The Prime Minister’s dismissal comes as the parents of the deceased woman said they would support “any inquiry” into their daughter’s suicide.

Crime A Rockhampton doctor has been charged with common assault after allegedly urinating on the shoes of several women outside a Fortitude Valley nightclub.

Crime “Only a handjob, not sex”: A “down the food chain” Chinese national was busted mid-act at a massage parlour offering illegal acts of prostitution.

Crime One of 11 men charged with the alleged drugging and gang rape of two 15-year-old girls at a park has been refused bail over deportation concerns.

Crime A man who conned Facebook marketplace users has been caught by police and ordered to repay his victims.

Crime A former home daycare worker who was caught with child abuse material on his phone said he was sent the material for “altruistic” purposes, a court has heard.