Politics
Townsville Court Rundown: Friday's Cases from Traffic Offences to Assault
A detailed look at the cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday, December 26. From driving offences to assault charges, see who faced the magistrate.
Lifestyle
Sydney Mum Charged With High-Range Drink Driving After Christmas Day Crash With Kids
A 34-year-old woman faces court after allegedly crashing with three children in the car while drunk on Christmas Day in Sydney's west. Read the full details.
Sports
Paddleboarders' Christmas Day ordeal: 18km drift from Portarlington to Werribee
A woman and a teen endured a frightening 18km paddleboard drift from Portarlington to Werribee on Christmas Day. Read about their dramatic rescue and essential water safety tips.
Business
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Environment
Entertainment
Education
Judge scolds teen for laughing after sentence variation
A Nowra District Court judge reprimanded a 19-year-old offender for a 'total lack of respect' after he laughed and clapped upon having his jail sentence varied to home detention for a serious unprovoked assault.
ACT Government Documents Reveal Tharwa Preschool Closure Plan
FOI documents show ACT officials discussed closing historic Tharwa Preschool due to one enrolment, as parents claim they were discouraged from signing up. Read the full story.
Youth sport's goals must be bigger than just winning matches
A Newcastle Herald reader argues that community sport, when focused on wellbeing and inclusion, is vital for youth resilience and mental health. Read the full debate.
Hells Angel arrested at Sydney Airport over order breach
A Hells Angels sergeant-at-arms faces court after being arrested at Sydney International Airport, accused of breaching orders following a Maitland clubhouse 'takeover'. Read the latest on the police crackdown.
Man charged over Bassendean assault spree
A 43-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting six people in a shocking 30-minute rampage at a Bassendean library and nearby shops. Police detail the violent incidents.