Andrew Scipione – the man in charge of Australia's biggest police force – isn't just a cop. He's a miracle worker.

ACCC Chairman Rod Sims won't be deterred by a setback in the Federal Court on Wednesday that means Metcash is able to proceed with its purchase of the retail business of Franklins, despite the ACCC's upcoming appeal against the sale.

Where there's a will, there's a relative looking for a slice of the action. The bigger the estate, the greater the likelihood that friends, family and others will emerge to claim a piece of the pie.

Note to billionaire philanderers: get your lovers to sign a confidentiality agreement, and include a clause to ensure all details of your affair will be kept secret if the dispute goes to court.

The usually reclusive head of Australia's top spy agency has broken his silence to combat criticism that ASIO is overfunded, unaccountable and endowed with excessive powers.

The complicated family life of Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, has taken another turn, with her daughter launching legal action against her.

Western Australian property developer Warren Anderson has gained a reprieve until November 15 in his proceedings to overturn his recent bankruptcy.

He's got three decades of experience in the High Court, as well as a black belt in taekwondo, but little could prepare Stephen Gageler SC for the political wrangling he's now caught up in regarding offshore processing of asylum seekers.

Attorney-General Robert McClelland's has attempted to water down the Prime Minister's attack on the High Court, releasing a statement overnight declaring that the Government respects the court, and its judges.