NSW Premier Chris Minns recalls parliament to push through sweeping firearm reforms and bans on terrorist symbols following the Bondi Beach mass shooting. The legislation faces political opposition.
Exclusive data reveals a 15% spike in Cairns crime from 2024 to 2025. Police highlight trends in theft, property damage, and public order offences. Read the full analysis.
Doug William Diver, former Shire of Ashburton deputy president, has been charged with multiple child sex offences. The 68-year-old will face court in Perth. Read the full details.
A 58-year-old Corrimal man has pleaded guilty after a drunken shooting rampage on a residential street in April 2025. Details of the shocking incident, which triggered a major police response, are now revealed.
A summary of cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday, December 19, including outcomes for traffic, theft, and assault charges. Read the full list of appearances and results.
A Perth man has been hit with four additional terrorism charges as part of an ongoing investigation. Read the latest on the case and the police response.
A 62-year-old man has died after a shooting on Oakley Rd, McLaren Flat. Two local men are charged with murder and firearm offences. Police confirm no ongoing threat.
A 70-year-old former Tasmanian school employee faces charges of persistent sexual abuse of a child. The alleged crimes occurred between 2018 and 2020. Support is available.
A detailed look at the cases heard at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Thursday, December 18, featuring charges of assault, theft, and driving offences. Read the full list of appearances and outcomes.
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.
Gun ownership in the Illawarra region has grown to 27,729 registered firearms. Premier Chris Minns pledges the toughest laws in Australia following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
A 22-year-old Central Coast man has been charged with firearm and aggravated animal cruelty offences following a police investigation into an alleged illegal hunting network in western NSW. Contact Crime Stoppers with information.
Townsville's worst crime district is on track for a record year of reported offences. New police data reveals a sharp rise in property crime and assaults. Read the full analysis.
Canberra's shooting community reacts to national cabinet's proposed firearms law changes, arguing limits on ownership could harm sport and farming. Read the local impact.
A Victorian man's attempt to avoid a Working With Children Check due to historical offences has been rejected by VCAT. The tribunal upheld the need for child safety. Read the full ruling.
Australia's gun laws face intense scrutiny after the Bondi terror attack. Police reveal the shooter legally owned six firearms. Experts question the system's safeguards.
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.
A summary of all matters heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Tuesday, December 16. Details on assault, drug, and traffic offences. Stay informed on local justice.
The Bondi Junction terror shooting has triggered an urgent federal review of Australia's firearm legislation. Authorities are examining potential security gaps. Read the latest.
A summary of Monday's proceedings at Townsville Magistrates Court, detailing charges including assault, drug possession, and traffic offences. Read the full list of appearances.
A 54-year-old man faces court after police allegedly uncover drugs, cash, and stolen goods in a Tamworth region raid. Read the full details on the investigation.
Jesse Brooks has been sentenced to prison for a string of firearm and theft offences across Geelong and Melbourne. Read the full details of the court case and sentencing.
Police confirm a targeted shooting at a Ballajura commercial property is linked to the illegal tobacco market. No injuries reported. Investigations are ongoing.
Shaun David Kennedy will face a higher court over a shooting incident in Beeac. The Geelong Magistrates' Court refused summary jurisdiction. Read the latest on this developing case.
A 51-year-old relief teacher in Adelaide has been charged with child sexual offences, prompting letters to parents from multiple schools. The man is on bail and due in court next year.
A roundup of cases heard at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, December 2, including assault, theft, and driving charges. Stay informed on local justice outcomes.
Jared Benedict Tiu, a former enrolled nurse, has been permanently banned from providing health services in Australia after being convicted of child sex offences. Read the full details.
Cairns District Court delivers multiple sentencings including child sex offences and assault cases. Get the latest court updates and legal outcomes from Far North Queensland.
Western Australia launches historic $96.4 million domestic violence funding package to combat rising offences. Learn how this initiative aims to protect victims and prevent violence.
ACT police report 11 seizures of 3D-printed firearms since 2023 as experts warn Australia risks following US path without urgent uniform legislation on digital blueprints.