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The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle Supreme Court

Five people charged over Beaumont Street murder to face lengthy trial

Four men and a woman pleaded not guilty in NSW Supreme Court.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 4

Man denies murdering elderly woman during nursing home break-in

He will face a judge-alone trial in NSW Supreme Court next year.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 7

Ashley Morgan's partner describes witnessing his alleged scooter murder

The woman became overcome with emotion in Newcastle Supreme Court.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7

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How a 'Kodak moment' became the key to a drug dealer's murder

The video would become the crucial piece of evidence in the trial.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 26, 2024

'Unbelievable': prosecution rubbish firearm claim as driver acquitted of murder

Tyson Stamp was on Monday found not guilty of murdering David King.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 11, 2024

'David King had the gun': witness claims dead dealer had alleged murder weapon

The woman said she was "showing off" with the weapon.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2024

'Can you get me someone to mug?': murder trial hears of alleged planning

The recorded telephone conversations were played to the jury.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2024

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'I hated them': key witness denies lying about kidnapping after murder

The woman denied leaving the scene of the shooting "voluntarily".

Newcastle Herald · Feb 15, 2024

Ice supplier's identity kept secret before fatal drug deal

The woman who set-up the drug deal continued her evidence today.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 14, 2024

'What the f--- did you do that for?': key witness gives evidence in murder trial

She set up the drug deal and witnessed the lead-up to the shooting.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 13, 2024

Accused murderers went to Salt Ash to buy drugs, not rob dealer

Defence barristers delivered opening addresses on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 8, 2024

The bus crash, a mysterious disappearance and answers in high-profile murder cases

These are the biggest court cases and investigations of 2024.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 10, 2024

Stacey Klimovitch murder: jury reaches verdict in Stockton hitman case

Canberra man Jason Paul Hawkins has spent the last three weeks on trial.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 5, 2023

'Not once was I asked to go shoot anyone': accused hitman denies murder plot

'I did not go to Stockton. I know I did not murder that woman.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 28, 2023

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Newcastle Herald · Nov 27, 2023

'I don't want no part of this': accused hitman claims he ran into bush on drive to Stockton

I didn't know what was happening. I was under the influence of drugs."

Newcastle Herald · Nov 22, 2023

Cryptic text message after grandmother's murder about 'drugs', jury told

'He wanted me to go take care of an old lady,' a man said.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2023

'I've just been shot': daughter shares chilling details of mum's final moments

'I got out of the car and got dropped off just up the road,' the alleged gunman said.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2023

Accused gunman claims he got out of car bound for Stockton on night of grandmother's murder

"Yeah I'll say I was there, that is me," Mr Hawkins said when viewing CCTV footage.

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Newcastle Herald · Aug 14, 2023

No argument over stolen drugs, no glimpse of a knife: witness tells murder trial

"There was no need for aggression when we were there," a key witness said.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 8, 2023

'I realised he was stabbing him in the gut': witness claims he saw fatal attack

'I saw Sticksy just drop and there was a big pool of blood around him,' the witness said.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 7, 2023

Corey was grabbed, dragged outside before fatal stabbing, jury hears

Witness who organised Cessnock drug rip gives evidence about moments before friend's murder.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 4, 2023

Drug rip getaway driver says stabbing victim went outside with two men

The woman gave evidence on Friday during the trial of Russel Rajapakse, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering Corey Breceljnik.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 3, 2023

Drug rip off ends with alleged stabbing murder, jury hears

Russel Rajapakse has pleaded not guilty to murdering 26-year-old Corey Breceljnik outside a house at Watanobbi.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 21, 2023

Cessnock tip killer 'recycled' apology letter from axe attack

The revelation came as Shane Mears ex-wife and two of his daughters read emotive statements.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 18, 2023

Fatal stabbing of Robert 'Bobby' Palmer was 'impulsive': psychiatrist

The man who tried to rob a Shortland service station while armed with knives, a hammer and an improvised bomb was likely impaired by mental illness at the time of the hold-up, a psychiatric expert has opined.

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