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Serial fraudster sentenced for Aboriginal community scam

Notorious conman Craig Dale faces justice after swindling a vulnerable remote Aboriginal community recovering from devastating floods. Discover the shocking details of his elaborate scam and the court's final verdict.

Townsville predator sentenced for teen sexual assault

A Townsville court has delivered justice as Shadyn Brooklyn Eithan Sorensen receives sentencing for the sexual assault of a teenage girl. Read the disturbing details of the case that has rocked the local community.

Rutherford man charged over alleged domestic assault

A 34-year-old Rutherford man has been charged with multiple offences after an alleged domestic violence assault that left a woman with facial injuries. The accused will face Maitland Local Court next month.

Prison guard assault sentence appealed as inadequate

Prosecutors appeal against what they call an 'inadequate' sentence for a man who brutally assaulted correctional officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre, arguing for stronger consequences for prison violence.

Police hunt trio after suspicious Nowra house fire

Authorities release CCTV images of three individuals wanted for questioning following a suspicious house fire that tore through a Nowra property, as police ramp up their investigation into the concerning incident.

Underwear dad and sons tackle alleged carjacker

A quick-thinking father in his underwear and his two teenage sons became unlikely heroes when they tackled an alleged carjacker accused of a terrifying crime spree across Perth's northern suburbs.

Sydney Home Shot Up in Terrifying Overnight Attack

A Sydney family has been left terrified after their Greenacre home was sprayed with bullets overnight. Police are hunting for multiple suspects in what appears to be a targeted shooting.

Newcastle crime spree ends with 12-year jail sentence

A Newcastle man's terrifying crime wave across the Hunter region culminates in a 12-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to multiple violent offences including armed robbery and police pursuit.

Lovedale Long Lunch Cancelled for 2026

The iconic Lovedale Long Lunch, a staple of the Hunter Valley's culinary calendar for decades, will not return in 2026. Discover why this beloved food and wine festival is ending and what it means for the local community.

Cairns District Court November hearings commence

The Cairns District Court convenes this November to address a docket of local cases, from serious assaults to commercial disputes, as Queensland's justice system continues its regional circuit.

NSW man charged over alleged $140,000 cryptocurrency theft

A New South Wales man faces serious charges after allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft worth $140,000, with police revealing breakthrough forensic techniques led to his arrest nearly a year later.

Hunter faces sexual assault charges in NSW court

Robert Collin Wallace, a 42-year-old hunter from NSW, has been charged with multiple sexual assault offences following a police investigation. The accused appeared in Queanbeyan Local Court and will face further proceedings in August.

Cessnock man jailed for road rage stabbing attack

A Cessnock man's violent road rage attack involving a knife has resulted in a prison sentence. Discover the shocking details of the incident that left another driver seriously injured.

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