The Latest Breaking News from Brendan Queenan

'Don't remember': witness gives evidence in Bar Beach shooting murder hearing

Ja'Rell Warren De Jong repeated 'don't remember' dozens of times.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 23

'I thought I was going to die': accused scooter killer relives fatal confrontation

'He was aiming for my head with an axe', Kane Flanders said.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 14

Ashley Morgan's partner describes witnessing his alleged scooter murder

The woman became overcome with emotion in Newcastle Supreme Court.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7

Judge to decide mental health defence in Muswellbrook housemate murder case

There was a significant development in the trial this week.

Newcastle Herald · May 22

Man denies Good Friday murder at Windale, claims self-defence over fatal stabbing

Jacob Bell went to the house to 'sort out' an ongoing dispute between two groups.

Newcastle Herald · May 20

'Don't make me do it': trial opens for man accused of slashing wife's neck

Aimal Ghouse denies wounding with intent to murder at Jesmond in 2021.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 15, 2024

'Tell me you're not a dog': kidnap witness stabbed on Windale bike path

The offender filmed the victim as he lay bleeding on the ground.

Newcastle Herald · May 17, 2024

'He stabbed me': not guilty plea over Jesmond love triangle murder

Defence say Daniel Pettersson was "aggressive" and "forced" his way into home before stabbing.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2023

Witness worries, lawyer fired, jury dismissed, taxi driver's distress: how stab trial unravelled

The Afghan man broke down and said he couldn't handle a delay, but the judge said it was in the interest of justice.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 4, 2023

'My family is ruined': trial opens for man accused of stabbing wife

The jury was told they would hear conflicting versions of what happened that night.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 1, 2023