The Latest Breaking News from Michael Brett

Man who killed partner argues jail term 'excessive'

A man who is serving a 13-year jail term for the manslaughter of his on-and-off partner has argued in court that the sentence length is excessive.

AAP · Mar 3

Prisoner allegedly contacted girlfriend he set on fire

A man serving 18 years' jail for trying to kill his then-girlfriend by setting her on fire is accused of contacting her from prison and being abusive.

AAP · Mar 2

Mother of four's killer appeals length of jail term

A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after killing a woman with a car on the driveway of a rural property argues his 13-year jail sentence is too high.

AAP · Jul 29, 2025

Fortune of property mogul Ali Sultan awarded to all three children after two disinherited in struck-out 'will'

A lengthy legal battle over the estate of a wealthy Hobart property developer has resulted in his fortune being distributed to his three adult children — two of whom he had, at one stage, sought to disinherit.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2023

Tasmanian man tried to set partner on fire

A Tasmanian man has been jailed for six years for persistent violence inflicted on his partner over a decade, including an attempt to set her on fire.

AAP · Dec 13, 2022

Lawyer struck off roll after years of 'cruel and selfish' lies to client

The lawyer's lies were "disturbing for a number of reasons", a judge said.

The Canberra Times · Nov 27, 2022

Jail over fatal Tas birthday party crash

A 26-year-old man has been jailed for three years for a crash that killed his friend during birthday celebrations in rural Tasmania.

AAP · Nov 15, 2022

Laws hamper Tas prison bugging probe

A review into the use of police surveillance devices in Tasmanian prisons has been hampered by laws that prevent crucial information from being accessed.

AAP · Nov 10, 2022

Inquiry called over illegal Tas jail audio

Tasmania Police have announced an independent review into the unlawful recording of audio at a jail during an investigation linked to the appeal of a murderer.

AAP · Aug 31, 2022

Privacy concerns over bugging of Risdon Prison meeting room used by Susan Neill-Fraser's former lawyer

Tasmania Police announces an independent review after it was revealed officers secretly recorded private and legally privileged conversations between lawyers and clients at Risdon Prison for months while trying to make a case against convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser's lawyer.

ABC News · Aug 30, 2022