Newcastle bucks party rape convictions overturned on appeal
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal has quashed the convictions of three Sydney men for raping teens at a Newcastle bucks party. One is acquitted, two face a new trial. Read the full details.
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal has quashed the convictions of three Sydney men for raping teens at a Newcastle bucks party. One is acquitted, two face a new trial. Read the full details.
A Nowra man has been found not guilty of dangerous driving causing death after a tragic 2023 collision. The jury deliberated for two hours. Read the full details of the case and the court's findings.
A Geelong dentist facing serious drug charges has been granted bail after a court heard of his $3.6 million gambling losses at Crown Casino. Read the full details of the case.
WA Transport Minister Reece Whitby commits to clear reporting on how Perth's CBD parking levy funds are spent, addressing long-standing 'slush fund' criticisms. Read the details.
Perth's CBD parking levy raises over $60 million annually, but a lack of transparency on its spending is fuelling public frustration. Clarity on fund allocation is now essential.
WA's Property Council erupts over a new $300 million CBD parking tax, warning it will cripple Perth's economic recovery and hurt workers. Read the full details.
The ACT's $137.8m Commonwealth Park aquatic centre faces a critical design choice: allocate precious land and funds for car parking or prioritise community facilities and public transport access.
A Canberra man's repeated rape of a customer in an arts store caused her 'years of pain' for his fleeting pleasure, a court heard. The ACT Supreme Court will sentence him next week.
Parking revenue at Hunter New England health facilities jumped to over $6 million last financial year. The NSW Opposition criticises the increase as a 'cash grab' on patients and staff.
A cognitively impaired 18-year-old has faced Ingham Magistrates Court on a break-and-enter charge. The court heard he was on bail at the time. Read the full details.
Former Canberra students allegedly sexually abused at Daramalan College and St Matthew's Primary can pursue new compensation after court sets aside old settlements. #Justice #Canberra
A Farmborough Heights man could be found not criminally responsible for his father's murder due to mental illness, the NSW Supreme Court has heard. Verdict expected in December.
The multi-million dollar estate of Jeffrey Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre faces legal challenges in WA Supreme Court. Her sons, ex-husband and brothers contest the inheritance.
Muhammad Abdur Rehman Mirza receives life imprisonment with 20-year minimum for murdering Perth mother Smera Anwar during sexual encounter. Justice served.
Chad Hardy, diagnosed with schizophrenia, stands trial for murdering his NDIS-funded housemate. The case raises questions about mental health support in group homes.
A legal fight commences in the WA Supreme Court over Virginia Giuffre's multi-million dollar estate. Discover the key players and high-stakes claims involved.
Forensic pathologist reveals devastating injuries in Cairns murder case as trial continues. Key evidence presented in Supreme Court hearing.
Patrick Bouhamdan, key player in Australia's $1.1 billion Geraldton methamphetamine seizure, appeals his life sentence. Full details on the case and legal battle.
Maytham Hamad, brother of exiled tobacco kingpin Kazem Hamad, applies for bail on serious money laundering charges in Perth Supreme Court. Read the latest developments.
Robert Paul Allen sentenced to 7 years for manslaughter after fatal attack on childhood friend Matthew Laynton in Maddington hovel. Read the full court details.
A father and son have faced ACT court accused of assaulting referees at an under-14s rugby grand final, with one official allegedly knocked unconscious. Read the latest developments.
Dalton Oliver, convicted for the 2021 manslaughter of Graham Cameron in Stockton, appeals his 11-year sentence. The 'damaged' man showed no remorse for the stabbing and fire.
As Anthony Eriksen faces sentencing for murdering Lisa Fenwick, her family urges the court to ensure he never kills again. The brutal stabbing occurred in their Mascot apartment.
McGrathNicol liquidators will question Inspired Property Group's former director in Supreme Court as they pursue $35 million for creditors. 90 homes remain unfinished.
An ACT court has ruled police unlawfully detained an intoxicated man in a unit complex barbecue area, determining it was not a public place. Read the full legal analysis.
Newcastle parking fine revenue hits $7.4 million despite state reforms slashing ticketless fines by 94%. Discover how council finances transformed.
Paul John Cairney, convicted of murdering Jason Smith in Bellambi, won't be sentenced until 2026 due to legal delays. The case has faced multiple postponements since the 2022 killing.
Byron Shire Council considers major parking reforms targeting boats and caravans. New rules could limit stays to 28 days. Read the latest details.
Byron Shire Council proposes tough new parking restrictions targeting boats, caravans and trailers clogging residential streets. Find out how this affects residents.
A federal public servant has been sentenced to 9.5 years imprisonment for sexually abusing his niece and step-daughter in what the judge called 'abhorrent' crimes that shocked the community.