The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Hoare

'He was a grub': woodchipper murderer launches appeal

A woman found guilty of murder following the grisly woodchipper death of her ex-partner has appealed years after her conviction.

AAP · Jun 5

Lehrmann seeks to halt rape trial over police conduct

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has asked a court to declare police "illegally" recorded his previous lawyers' phone calls ahead of his rape trial.

AAP · Jun 24, 2025

'Wild goose chase': murder accused admits lying to cops

A man accused of murdering a woman has told a jury he profited from her death but claimed it was an accident with "laughing gas" that killed her.

AAP · May 6, 2025

Murdered man's family in 'nightmare' over killer appeal

Harley David Wegener has appealed his conviction 17 months after being found guilty of murder for slashing Benjamin Suttie's throat in a park late at night.

AAP · Apr 2, 2024

Bruce Lehrmann revealed as high-profile man charged with Toowoomba rape

Changes to Queensland law allow for naming of Lehrmann, who was thrust into national spotlight after being accused of raping Brittany Higgins, a claim he strenuously denied

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023

Court rules Lehrmann can be named as rape accused

Bruce Lehrmann has been revealed as a previously unnamed man charged with rape in Queensland, after facing trial in Canberra for assaulting Brittany Higgins.

AAP · Oct 26, 2023

Case against 14 Queensland climate protesters adjourned as questions raised over validity of charges

Outside Brisbane court dozens of supporters waving Extinction Rebellion flags greet defendants with cheers and chants

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2023

Parliament protester trial delayed over 'technicality'

The trial of 14 climate change activists accused of disrupting Queensland parliament by chanting slogans has been adjourned due to an argument over legislation.

AAP · Oct 23, 2023

Rape accused claims 'errors' in ruling to unmask him

A magistrate's decision that naming a high-profile rape accused would not further risk his safety or mental health is being challenged in the Supreme Court.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Judge reprimands lawyers of high-profile Toowoomba man accused of rape, but his identity remains secret

Media companies, including Guardian Australia, oppose the application for secrecy, following a recent change to Queensland law to allow the naming of accused sex offenders after they are charged

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023