Greens criticised for post-Bondi stance on crime
Editorial argues the Greens' approach to youth crime and bail laws is undermining community safety after the Bondi tragedy. Read the analysis.
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Knife-point terror victim backs new youth bail laws
A Townsville woman recounts a terrifying knife-point robbery by a youth offender, lending her voice to support Queensland's proposed tougher bail laws. Read her story.
$300k boost for Townsville youth crime program
A Townsville youth crime prevention program gets a major funding injection to engage at-risk teens and offer positive alternatives. Discover how this initiative is changing lives.
Senate vote reveals deep flaws in major party leadership
A crucial Senate vote on hate speech and gun laws exposes a crisis of leadership for both PM Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, with One Nation surging in the polls. Read the full analysis.
New QLD knife laws lead to major weapons haul
Queensland's new knife laws see police scan thousands, seizing 45 weapons in Townsville alone. Discover the impact of the crackdown on public safety.
ACT considers criminal penalties for hate speech
The ACT government is reviewing its anti-vilification laws, proposing criminal penalties for extreme hate speech to protect Jewish, Muslim, and LGBTIQA+ communities. Read the details.
Meet Canberra's 30 Under 30 Changemakers
Discover the final 10 young leaders on The Canberra Times' 30 Under 30 list for 2026, from UN representatives and elite athletes to climate activists and urban explorers shaping the capital's future.
Teshelluee Clubb applies for bail after alleged robbery
A woman has faced Townsville Magistrates Court seeking bail over an alleged robbery. The court heard details of the incident involving a stolen vehicle and police chase.
Mother files complaint over son's death in youth detention
Perri Conti has lodged a formal complaint with Queensland's Human Rights Commission against the Youth Justice Department following the death of her son, Cleveland Dodd. Read the full story.
Man hides in creek bed after fleeing police in Albion Park
A 37-year-old man allegedly attempted to evade police by hiding in a creek bed in Albion Park after a dramatic roadside incident. Read the full court details and bail outcome.
Man refused bail over alleged Townsville drug operation
Sebastian Carl Stanley faces court after police allegedly uncover a significant drug operation in Townsville. Bail refused as investigation continues.
Woman denied bail over alleged dog theft, car attack in Canberra
A Canberra magistrate has labelled allegations a woman stole her ex-partner's dog and then deliberately hit him with her car as 'alarming'. The 27-year-old was denied bail in the ACT Magistrates Court. Read the full report.
Rock Attacks on Yarrabah Health Workers Prompt Safety Crisis
Health workers in Yarrabah are under siege from rock-throwing youths, forcing clinic closures and threatening vital services. Community leaders demand immediate intervention to protect staff and patients.
WA Opposition Leader Demands Immediate Tobacco Law Reform
WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas urges Premier Roger Cook to 'do your job' and urgently strengthen tobacco laws, citing a surge in youth vaping and illegal sales. Read the full story.
Bail bid sunk for man accused of Nazi boat symbols
A Swansea man accused of displaying Nazi symbolism on a boat has been refused bail in Belmont court. The 32-year-old remains in custody on offensive behaviour charges.
Thompson slams PM's gun control and hate speech law merger
Federal MP Phillip Thompson accuses the Prime Minister of a political stunt by merging gun control with hate speech laws. Read his full critique and the government's response.
Newcastle knife brawl: Accused teen granted bail
An 18-year-old has been granted bail over a violent Marketown car park brawl that left another youth with serious neck injuries. Police allege the incident was a pre-arranged fight caught on CCTV. Read the latest court details.
Four Cairns teens charged over car thefts, break-ins
Four teenagers have been charged by Cairns police following a series of alleged car thefts and break-ins across the city. Read the latest on the police investigation.
Mandurah man faces drug, driving charges in Perth court
Grant Clifford Brett Weeks, 23, granted bail on charges of careless driving, drug possession, and stealing. Case returns to Mandurah Magistrates Court on January 30.
WA Premier Sets Deadline for Vape and Tobacco Laws
WA Premier Roger Cook has set a deadline for new vape and tobacco laws, but a full crackdown could be months away. Get the latest on the state's public health push.
Man pleads not guilty to Canberra party sexual assault
A 30-year-old man has denied charges of rape and indecent assault after an alleged incident at a Canberra party in June 2025. He was granted bail in the ACT Magistrates Court.
Calls for Alcohol Education, Not Crackdown, in Cairns
Cairns community leaders argue for better alcohol education and support services instead of a public drunkenness crackdown. Learn why they say the current approach fails.
Brynne Edelsten bailed by mother on drug charges
Former socialite Brynne Edelsten has been bailed out by her mother in a Melbourne court, facing serious drug trafficking charges. Read the full story.
Man granted bail over alleged historical sexual assaults
A 33-year-old Whitlam man faces court over alleged repeated rape and indecent assault of his ex-partner in the early 2000s. He has been released on conditional bail. Support services information included.
Man accused of attacking, trying to pour petrol on dog
A Canberra man, allegedly drunk and lonely, has been denied bail after being accused of kicking a bullmastiff and attempting to douse it with petrol. Read the full court details.
Rise in Queensland youth detention as judge warns of thinking deficit
A senior judge reveals a surge in children being sent to detention in Queensland, blaming a critical lack of consequential thinking. Explore the crisis inside our courts.
Teen granted bail over filming of alleged Adelaide stabbing
A 14-year-old girl accused of filming a 'humiliating' attack on a 12-year-old at a Salisbury transport hub has been granted bail. The victim is now experiencing complications from her wounds.
Kalamunda teen granted bail over New Year's Day bushfire
A 19-year-old Kalamunda apprentice has been granted bail after allegedly starting a major bushfire with a firecracker. The blaze forced evacuations and cut power to 2000 homes.
Bail denied for woman accused of Geraldton murder
Molina Ryan's application for bail has been refused by the WA Supreme Court. She is charged with murdering a man in Geraldton. Read the latest court details.
Boys aged 9, 10 arrested over Katherine burglaries
Police in Katherine, NT, have arrested three primary school-aged boys over a series of burglaries and property damage. Investigations continue for four other suspects.
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