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A Wollongong magistrate has issued a forceful warning, declaring he is 'sick and tired' of domestic violence orders being disregarded. Read the full court details and the consequences.
A Wollongong magistrate has issued a forceful warning, declaring he is 'sick and tired' of domestic violence orders being disregarded. Read the full court details and the consequences.
A Bega man with a history of assaults on vulnerable people is sentenced to two years' jail after repeatedly interrupting court proceedings. Read the full story.
England's batters finally found a method that worked on day four at The Oval, but their improved performance was too little, too late to salvage the Ashes series against Australia.
England's Harry Brook climbs to second in ICC Test batting rankings, pushing Travis Head and Steve Smith down. All the latest ahead of the final Ashes Test in Sydney.
Ricky Ponting singles out Cameron Green's form as the major issue for Australia's struggling batting line-up in The Ashes, questioning his method and future impact.
A 32-year-old man faces multiple charges after police seized $20,000 cash, methylamphetamine, heroin, GHB and stun guns during a firearms prohibition search in Cessnock. Read the full details.
Cricket legend Matthew Hayden has criticised batting coach Michael Di Venuto following Australia's top-order failures in the Boxing Day Test, calling the scorecard 'unacceptable'. Read his full analysis.
Ashes legend Matthew Hayden has called out Australian batting coach Michael Di Venuto following the team's poor performance. Read his full critique and analysis here.
Breaches of family violence orders remain Geelong's most reported crime, with police highlighting technology's dual role in both facilitating abuse and aiding enforcement. Read the latest data.
St Joseph's batsman Andrew Casey is the standout performer in Geelong Cricket Association's First Grade after eight rounds. Discover his impressive stats and the season's top players.
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.
West Australian all-rounder Cameron Green faces scrutiny over his place in Australia's Test side as his batting returns diminish ahead of the Ashes. Can he turn it around?
Day 3 of the Adelaide Ashes Test delivered drama. We analyse the hits, including Pat Cummins' captaincy, and the misses, like Steve Smith's dropped catch. Read the full breakdown.
A Barrack Heights man with mental health issues has been sentenced for an Anzac Day pub rampage in East Maitland where he threatened patrons with a weapon. Read the full court details.
Homes have been engulfed in a fast-moving bushfire near Woy Woy on the Central Coast. Residents in several streets are told to leave immediately if safe to do so. Read the latest updates and safety advice.
A Bellambi man narrowly avoided prison after a masked home invasion turned bizarre when the victim recognised him. Magistrate warns: 'Be careful who your friends are'.
A Townsville sex offender with a history of violent assaults has been ordered to a mental health hospital under a supervision order. Read the full court details.
A major review of WA's Terrorism Prevention Detention Act reveals a critical flaw that could force police to free terror suspects. Discover the 16 urgent recommendations.
A Canberra drink driver who hit a cyclist, causing severe brain injury, was recorded laughing about the incident. He avoided jail but faces strict community order. Read the full court report.
A 58-year-old Warrawong woman has been convicted of assault after dragging a lifelong friend by her hair across a service station forecourt. Magistrate told her she was 'too old' for such behaviour.
Mitch Marsh is set for his first WA Sheffield Shield match in years, but his batting position remains a puzzle. Get the latest on his four-day cricket comeback.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher claims public interest immunity, refusing a Senate order to release letters asking agencies to find savings. Critics blast government secrecy.
By 2100, Australia transforms into a hybrid Pacific-Eurasian nation of 55 million, led by an ethnic Chinese PM, navigating a world where China is the dominant global power.
A judge has ordered the WA State to pay the legal costs of child abuse survivor Dion Barber, who won a $2.85 million landmark case. Discover the details of this significant ruling.
Marnus Labuschagne's batting coach Neil D'Costa reveals the star has rediscovered his DNA and predicts his best form is yet to come as he enters second phase of Test career.
Josh Inglis remains on standby as Australia's top-order batting struggles continue in Perth Test against Pakistan. Will selectors make changes for the second Test?
West Australian musician and educator Guy Ghouse AM has passed away at 56 after a two-year cancer battle. Remembered for his collaborations with Gina Williams.
A 62-year-old motorcyclist's road rage incident in Mildura culminated with him clinging to a car bonnet all the way to the police station, where he was charged. Watch the shocking footage.
Western Australian cattle producers are set to capitalise on Donald Trump's decision to remove US tariffs on Australian beef, a move set to boost exports amid a US supply shortage. Explore the market impact.
A Sydney man has been granted a release order after pleading guilty to accessing over 22,000 files of child abuse material. Learn the details of the case and sentencing.