Cairns Court: Thursday's Shocking Cases Revealed
From assault charges to drug offences and traffic violations - get the inside scoop on who faced justice at Cairns Magistrates Court this Thursday.
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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.
Townsville man jailed for drug-fuelled assault
Mervyn Eric James has been sentenced for a violent assault committed while under the influence of drugs in a Townsville shopping centre car park.
LNP pledges jail for juvenile bail breaches in QLD
LNP candidate for Hinchinbrook pledges to introduce mandatory detention for juvenile offenders who breach bail conditions, sparking debate about youth crime solutions in Queensland.
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.
WA's GST Fight: PM Backs Fair Share But Battle Continues
Western Australia's Treasurer Rita Saffioti reveals the ongoing struggle to maintain fair GST distribution despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's support. Discover why WA's fight for financial fairness continues.
Canberra retail theft hits 512 incidents in October
Canberra retailers face unprecedented theft wave with 512 incidents reported in October alone, prompting police crackdown and community concern across the ACT.
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.
Townsville man faces DV and fraud charges in police crackdown
A major police operation in Townsville has resulted in multiple arrests, including one man facing serious domestic violence and fraud allegations as authorities ramp up efforts to combat crime.
Hinchinbrook candidate vows crime crackdown in election pledge
Political hopeful Wayde Chiesa launches hardline campaign against youth crime in Hinchinbrook, pledging tougher measures and community safety reforms ahead of Queensland election.
Ex-NRL Star Trent Merrin Charged Over $140K Crypto Theft
Ex-rugby league player Trent Merrin faces serious charges after allegedly stealing cryptocurrency worth $140,000 in a shocking Wollongong case that bridges sports and digital crime.
Dawesville man faces 59 charges including child sex offences
A Western Australian man from Dawesville has been hit with 59 criminal charges, including 38 counts of child sex offences, following a major police investigation into alleged child exploitation material.
Third arrest in Hamilton e-bike armed robbery case
Newcastle police make third arrest in Beaumont Street e-bike robbery investigation. Latest developments in the armed theft case that shocked Hamilton residents.
Sydney Stabbing Manhunt - Body Found in Darwin Drain
A brutal stabbing attack in Sydney's west has triggered an urgent police manhunt, while Darwin authorities make a grim discovery in a storm drain. Latest developments in these shocking Australian crime cases.
Eagles' Western suffers ACL injury before finals
In a cruel twist of fate, West Coast Eagles forward Mikayla Western has torn her ACL just days before the club's historic first AFLW finals appearance, leaving teammates and fans heartbroken.
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.
$60M Drug Bust: 18 Charged in WA-NSW Police Operation
In a major cross-state operation, Australian police have seized 268kg of illicit drugs and charged eighteen people, dealing a massive blow to organised crime networks.
Geelong tribute cricket bat stolen in brazen teen theft
Shocking CCTV footage captures teenagers stealing a commemorative cricket bat honouring a Geelong local's memory in a brazen daylight theft that's sparked community outrage.
WA Police crisis: Officers fleeing in record numbers
Western Australia's police force faces an unprecedented exodus as undervalued officers leave the service, creating a staffing crisis that threatens community safety across the state.
Townsville Court: Tuesday's Most Shocking Cases
From domestic violence breaches to drug possession and traffic offences - here's who faced justice at Townsville Magistrates Court this Tuesday.
Youth Justice Crisis: Failing WA's Vulnerable Children
Sophie Stewart's powerful opinion piece calls for urgent intervention to prevent at-risk Western Australian children from entering the justice system, highlighting systemic failures and the need for early support.
Melbourne's Youth Gang Crisis: 610 Members Driving Crime Surge
Exclusive: Victoria's police chief discloses alarming data showing 610 youth gang members are driving Melbourne's crime wave, with new strategies to tackle the escalating crisis.
Police Dog Duke tracks down alleged car thief in Cairns
A Queensland police dog named Duke has tracked down an alleged car thief following a series of fuel and liquor thefts across Cairns suburbs in a dramatic overnight operation.
Geelong Uber carjacking: 3+ years prison for Highton attack
A Geelong man has been sentenced to more than three years behind bars after carjacking an Uber driver at knifepoint in a terrifying Highton robbery that left the victim traumatised.
Townsville man Clinton Ahang applies for bail in court
Clinton James Ahang's bail application unfolds in Townsville court as he faces multiple serious charges including drug possession and property offences.
Mandurah mother firebombed twice, suffers horrific burns
A Mandurah mother suffers horrific burns after her home and car were deliberately set alight in two separate firebombing attacks within one week, leaving the community in shock.
Perth IGA blasts chemists over car park drug deals
A frustrated Maddington IGA owner has publicly called out nearby pharmacies after his security cameras captured regular midnight drug activity in his car park, putting staff and customers at risk.
Perth mum gets suspended term for stabbing daughter's boyfriend
Jennifer Mui Len Chin, a Perth mother who stabbed her daughter's secret boyfriend during a confrontation at their Parkwood home, has avoided immediate jail time with a suspended sentence.
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