Woman fronts court over $20m cocaine smuggling plot
An Adelaide woman faces life in prison after being charged with attempting to smuggle over $20 million worth of cocaine into South Australia. Her co-accused is hospitalised with meningitis.
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Geelong driver pleads guilty to drug driving charges
A Geelong man has admitted to drug driving after a crash. Cameron Lovell faced court and received a fine and licence loss. Read the full details.
The Hidden Violence in Australia's Welfare System
Columnist Zoë Wundenberg argues Australia's means-tested welfare inflicts ritualised degradation, demanding a redesign focused on dignity and trust. Read her powerful critique.
Cancer Drug Delayed by PBS Bureaucracy, Family Pleads
A Townsville family's desperate fight for a lifesaving cancer drug is stalled by PBS bureaucracy. Their plea highlights systemic delays affecting patients across Australia. Read their story.
Friday's Cairns Magistrates Court cases detailed
A summary of all matters heard at the Cairns Magistrates Court on Friday, January 2, including charges of assault, drug possession, and traffic offences.
Guns, drugs seized in major Perth police raid
WA Police have seized firearms and a large quantity of drugs in a Nollamara raid, charging two people. The operation targeted high-harm offenders in the Mirrabooka district.
Major drug and cash haul seized in Cessnock police raid
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.
Brynne Edelsten faces drug trafficking charges
Melbourne socialite Brynne Edelsten is charged with drug trafficking after police allegedly found commercial quantities of meth, ketamine, and a date rape drug in her Fitzroy home. She was granted bail under strict conditions.
Two women charged after $200k drug bust in Waratah
Newcastle police have charged two women after allegedly finding cocaine, MDMA, and $65,000 cash during a vehicle stop in Waratah West. Read the latest on this major drug supply case.
Just 32 boat skippers tested under new $550k WA law
WA's new marine alcohol laws have seen just 32 skippers breath-tested in a year, costing taxpayers over $550,000. Questions arise over the program's effectiveness and cost.
Mia O'Brien freed from Dubai life sentence, home for Christmas
Mia O'Brien, the UK student sentenced to life in a Dubai prison on drug charges, has been shockingly released and is now home. Discover the details of her case and the UAE's strict drug laws.
Woman faces court over $13m Sydney airport meth bust
A 40-year-old woman is expected to face court after Australian Border Force officers allegedly found 15kg of methamphetamine, valued at over $13 million, in her luggage at Sydney International Airport.
Harm reduction leader urges review of ACT drug parole rules
A Canberra harm minimisation leader is pushing for a review of parole conditions that ban all drug use, arguing they clash with the ACT's decriminalisation approach and risk re-incarceration. Read the full report.
Award-winning Cairns builder walks free on 75 charges
A former award-winning Cairns builder has been spared jail after pleading guilty to 75 offences, including drug trafficking and fraud, following a meth addiction. Read the full court details.
Bikie kingpin Steve Milenkovski walks free on bail
Notorious Comanchero bikie and convicted drug trafficker Steve 'Shorty' Milenkovski has been released on bail after serving a prison sentence. The Supreme Court cited his model behaviour behind bars. Read the full story.
141 road deaths in northern NSW as police issue Christmas plea
Police urge drivers to imagine their final days before getting behind the wheel this holiday season. With 141 lives lost already, a major operation with double demerits is underway to prevent more tragedy.
Townsville Magistrates Court hearings for December 23
A detailed look at the cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Tuesday, December 23, including charges of assault, drug possession, and theft. Stay informed on local justice outcomes.
16 drivers caught in Geelong police blitz
A major Geelong police operation over the weekend caught 16 motorists for drink and drug driving offences. Discover the shocking details of the crackdown.
$15M Drugs, $385K Cash Seized in Perth Police Raids
WA Police have disrupted organised crime, seizing 45kg of cocaine, 7kg of meth, and over $385,000 cash in Perth. Four men face 20 charges. Read the full details.
Lake Macquarie man shares 35-year journey to sobriety
A Newcastle man, left in a wheelchair after a drug-fuelled crash, reveals how Narcotics Anonymous saved his life. His story of recovery offers hope amid rising local drug deaths.
DNA analysis error leads to bail for accused Geelong trafficker
A Geelong man accused of drug trafficking has been released on bail after a court heard DNA evidence was incorrectly analysed. Read the full details of the legal blunder.
Sydney man faces Perth court over 170kg cocaine haul
A Sydney man has appeared in a Perth court charged over a massive 170kg cocaine seizure. Siafolau Peter Siafolau faces possession charges following the multi-million dollar bust.
Canberra car dealer sentenced for cocaine trafficking
A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.
Police raid Mongols bikie gang properties in Cairns
Queensland Police have seized drugs, guns, and luxury cars in raids on Mongols OMCG properties in Cairns. A 35-year-old man faces multiple charges. Read the full details.
Cairns District Court December 18 Sentencing Results
A man was jailed for a violent home invasion assault in Cairns. Get the full details on this and other District Court sentences for drug and fraud crimes.
Man sentenced for supplying drugs in Townsville prison
A Townsville man has been sentenced in the Magistrates Court for supplying drugs within a correctional facility. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
$1.5 million cash found hidden in van lounge, two charged
Two men face court after NSW police discover $1.5 million in cash concealed inside a lounge in a van during a routine stop on the Hume Highway. Read the full details.
Drug-driver gets 14 years for fatal Canberra crash
Shakira Adams sentenced to 14 years jail for the culpable driving death of Matthew McLuckie in a high-speed, head-on collision on Hindmarsh Drive. Read the full court report.
Weapons, cannabis seized in Far North Queensland raids
Police in Far North Queensland have uncovered a significant weapons cache and cannabis plantation in a major operation. Read the full details of the raids and arrests.
Cairns Magistrates Court Cases for Tuesday, December 16
A detailed look at the cases heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Tuesday, December 16, including traffic violations, drug possession, and theft. Discover the outcomes and legal proceedings.
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