Woman dies after alleged deliberate hit-and-run on Sunshine Coast
A young woman has died after an alleged deliberate hit-and-run by an overseas tourist on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Police call it an 'intentional act'. Read the latest.
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Piastri Seeks Equal McLaren Status After Norris Title Win
Oscar Piastri expects full fairness from McLaren in 2026 after his selfless, third-placed F1 championship campaign. The Aussie star reflects on the tight battle with teammate Lando Norris. Read more.
Five Teens Injured in Flagstone Car Rollover
Five teenagers aged 14 to 18 are in hospital after a serious single-vehicle rollover on a vacant block in Flagstone, south of Brisbane. Police are investigating.
Man charged with murder after woman's death in Hobart
A woman has been found dead at a home in Montagu Bay, Hobart. A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Townsville's elderly stuck in hospital due to aged care crisis
Dozens of elderly patients in Townsville are stranded in a medical ward, unable to be discharged due to a severe shortage of aged care beds. Their plight highlights a growing national crisis.
Police stop stolen car with tyre deflator, arrest unlicensed driver
ACT Police deployed a tyre deflation device to stop a stolen Land Rover in Canberra. The 25-year-old driver, who allegedly never held a licence and was drug-affected, now faces multiple charges.
FIFO worker accused of carjacking elderly woman in Perth
A 28-year-old FIFO worker faces court, accused of violently carjacking a 74-year-old woman on a busy Perth road. Read the shocking details of the alleged attack.
Acacia Prison inmate dies in custody, investigation launched
A man has died in custody at Acacia Prison in Western Australia. Authorities are investigating the circumstances. Read the latest on this developing story.
Geelong dad disqualified, caught with ice on school run
A disqualified driver from Geelong, Adam Kenshole, was caught with methamphetamine in his system while driving his children to school. Read the full court details.
Magnetic Island elderly lose vital care services
Elderly Magnetic Island residents face crisis as essential care provider ends services. Community demands immediate government action to fill critical gap.
QLD Roof Scammers Target Elderly in State Alert
Queensland Police issue urgent warning about travelling roof scammers targeting elderly residents. Learn how to protect yourself from fraudulent home maintenance schemes.
82-year-old dies after Brisbane carpark incident
An 82-year-old man has died after being struck by a ute in a Cannon Hill shopping centre carpark. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
Townsville man charged over robbery of elderly man
A Townsville man faces court after allegedly robbing and injuring a 70-year-old Vincent man. Police confirm swift arrest following public assistance.
Elderly Driver Charged Over Schoolboy's Tragic Death
Ljubica Brkic, 84, appears in Geelong Court charged with dangerous driving causing death of 12-year-old Caleb Wesley. Case continues as community mourns.
Townsville woman charged over bus driver assault
A 21-year-old Townsville woman faces court over alleged assault on a bus driver. Police confirm charges laid following incident on Ross River Road.
Uber Eats driver convicted for attempted kiss
A former Uber Eats delivery driver has been convicted and fined $800 for attempting to kiss a customer at her front door in what the court called inappropriate conduct.
Hit-and-run driver jailed for Willetton schoolgirl crash
Tahira Shaheen's hit-and-run driver sentenced to 16 months jail. The Willetton schoolgirl tragedy highlights road safety concerns. Read the full court details.
Elderly driver charged over fatal crash that killed Geelong boy
An 84-year-old woman will face Geelong Magistrates' Court over a collision that claimed the life of six-year-old Rohan. The tragic incident has left the local community in mourning.
Townsville Court Cases: Prison Escapee, Drunk Driver
Townsville courts hear multiple cases including alleged prison escapee, drunk driving hotel manager, and woman accused of assaulting bus driver. Read the latest court outcomes.
Drunk woman assaults bus driver, passengers on ski trip
A 34-year-old woman's vodka-fuelled rampage on a Sydney snowfields bus led to assaults on driver and passengers, followed by disturbing behaviour at Jindabyne police station. Read the shocking details.
Woman charged over Townsville bus driver assault
A 20-year-old Townsville woman faces court over alleged assault and robbery of a 73-year-old bus driver. Police praise driver's courage during terrifying ordeal.
Fatal Crash on Sydney's North Shore Claims Life
An elderly woman has died and another is fighting for life after a two-car collision on River Rd in Northwood. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
Bali's new moped rules for Aussie tourists after crashes
Bali authorities are cracking down on tourist moped rentals. New rules require an international driver's licence and potential driving tests for Aussies after 142 major collisions in 2024.
Police use pepper spray on elderly man in Sydney care home
An 87-year-old man was pepper-sprayed by police after threatening staff with a metal ornament at a Sydney aged care facility. The incident has sparked an official review.
Cairns bus driver attacked at rest stop
A Cairns bus driver was violently assaulted while taking a break, prompting urgent calls for improved safety measures from the transport union.
Woman, 80s, dies in Narre Warren carpark incident
An elderly woman has died after being hit by a car in a Melbourne medical centre carpark. Police are investigating the tragic incident that occurred on Thursday afternoon.
Ex-Navy Captain Dies After Alleged Gardener Assault
Former Royal Australian Navy Captain Marcia Chalmers, 86, has died after an alleged assault by a gardener in her Glebe home. The man now faces a manslaughter charge.
Boy, 13, charged with elderly woman's sexual assault
A 13-year-old boy faces multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting an 80-year-old woman in Ashtonfield park. Police formed Strike Force Bosgar to investigate the random attack.
Uber fined $250k for ineligible drivers in NSW
Uber has been slapped with a $250,000 fine for allowing ineligible drivers to carry passengers in NSW. The company pleaded guilty to 57 safety breaches. Read the full story.
Violent carjacker could be free within months
Coen Richard Dorizzi, who assaulted an 89-year-old man in Armadale carjacking, may be released soon due to prison conditions. Read the full court details.
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