The Latest Breaking News from Richard Cavanagh

Troubled mum found not liable for killing her two sons

A woman has been found not criminally responsible for killing her two young boys despite dozens of Google searches relating to taking their lives.

AAP · Sep 17

Tears for slain footy player as killer rapper jailed

The family of a beloved local rugby league player wiped away tears while hearing about his final moments when attacked outside a fast food restaurant.

AAP · Sep 11

'Easier if I died': Killer rapper tells of remorse

Tearful family listened on as a rapper who killed their loved one claimed he thought he was going to be shot before he drew his knife on a busy street.

AAP · Aug 6

US firefighters' widows sue over 'tragic' plane crash

The widows of two American airmen killed in a plane crash during the Black Summer bushfires have accused fire authorities of negligence and are seeking damages.

AAP · Jul 1, 2025

Ex-death row kickboxer jailed for debt-driven murder

A boxer formerly given the death penalty in Thailand has been jailed for the decade-old Australian murder of a cafe owner in a suburban car park.

AAP · Dec 20, 2024

No compo to businesses for Sydney light-rail disruption

A successful legal appeal by the NSW government means businesses affected by the lengthy Sydney light-rail construction will not receive compensation.

AAP · Sep 18, 2024

State challenges compo for Sydney light rail disruption

Findings that businesses affected by extended construction of the Sydney light rail should be compensated were wrong, lawyers for the NSW government have said.

AAP · Jul 1, 2024

'No case identical to it': $40m gold fraudsters jailed

Two men who engaged in an elaborate $40 million gold-selling tax-fraud scheme have each been jailed for eight years for ripping off the ATO.

AAP · Dec 15, 2023

Gold fraudster back in custody over $40m scheme

Sentencing for two men found guilty of ripping off the ATO has been delayed as federal police try to recover millions of dollars in illicit funds.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

Hotel hallway killer could be out of jail within months

A Sydney man will be eligible for parole in February after being sentenced for manslaughter due to excessive self-defence.

AAP · Nov 3, 2023