Cairns children help mum after father's violent attack
Two young Cairns children witnessed their father's prolonged violent assault on their mother before bravely providing assistance. Read the disturbing court details.
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Bartle Frere shooting-suicide leaves man dead
Tragedy strikes Bartle Frere as police confirm shooting-suicide incident leaving one man dead and woman injured. Investigation continues.
NSW increases minimum jail for partner murder to 25 years
NSW Parliament passes landmark law, increasing the non-parole period for intimate partner homicide to 25 years. Read about the reform driven by victim advocacy.
Cairns Magistrates Court Cases November 19
Full coverage of Wednesday's proceedings at Cairns Magistrates Court including traffic offences, drug charges, and domestic violence cases. Stay informed about local justice outcomes.
Adam King sentenced for domestic violence in Townsville
Adam Michael King receives 18-month prison sentence for choking his partner in Townsville domestic violence incident. Judge condemns 'cowardly' attack.
Canberra doctor accused of choking child with bat chase
A Canberra doctor faces serious family violence charges after allegedly choking his child and chasing them with a bat. Case continues in ACT Magistrates Court.
Man charged with murder of grandmother in unit fire
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder after grandmother Diane Elaine Harkess was found dead in her Bateau Bay unit following a suspicious fire. The case continues in court.
Man gets 28 years for murdering ex-partner in Ballarat
Lachlan Young, 23, receives a 28-year sentence for strangling his ex-partner, placing her body in a car, and setting it alight. He attempted to frame the murder as a suicide.
Cessnock man arrested on 15 domestic violence offences
Hunter police forced vehicle entry to arrest a 52-year-old man wanted on 15 domestic violence charges. Methamphetamine and counterfeit cash seized during statewide operation.
Four men hospitalised after Melbourne restaurant brawl
Shocking violence erupted at Left Bank restaurant in Southbank, leaving four NSW men with injuries. Police investigate as brawl footage shows chaos unfolding.
Mothers speak out after sons' bashing, no jail
Mothers of four young men brutally bashed in Merewether express devastation as the attacker is resentenced to a community-based order, leaving families questioning the justice system.
Fugitives Wanted in Four Illawarra Suburbs
NSW Police are searching for two fugitives, Dylan Arfanis and Lee Ping, wanted for alleged domestic violence and traffic offences in the Illawarra region. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Ex-AFL advocate's horrific injuries after road rage attack
Former AFL Tribunal advocate Iain Findlay suffers shocking injuries in Melbourne road rage attack. Details of the assault and ongoing recovery revealed.
Regional & Aboriginal Women Report More Domestic Violence
WA Police Commissioner reveals increased domestic violence reporting from regional and Aboriginal women. Learn about new initiatives and support services available.
Police Predict 50% Domestic Violence Summer Surge
WA Police are preparing for a 50% increase in domestic violence incidents this summer. Learn about the Operation Regional Shield initiative and support services available.
Hunter police arrest man on domestic violence charges
Hunter's high-risk domestic violence team arrests a 32-year-old man accused of intimidation and assault. The offender remains in custody ahead of Cessnock court appearance.
Police target domestic violence offenders in NSW blitz
NSW Police launch Operation Amarok XII, releasing images of wanted individuals and targeting high-risk domestic violence offenders across the state to enhance community safety.
Empire Family Leaves Australia Over Social Media Ban
The Empire Family, with over 6 million followers, is relocating from Perth to London ahead of Australia's new social media restrictions for children under 16. Discover why they're leaving.
10 domestic violence offenders targeted in police operation
NSW Police launch Operation Amarok XII targeting high-risk domestic violence offenders in Illawarra. Eight men and two women wanted as DV assaults rise 12.4%.
100 Domestic Violence Assaults Daily: Police Data Reveals
Shocking new figures reveal Australian police respond to nearly 100 family and domestic violence assaults daily. Learn about the crisis and what's being done.
Gold Coast teen fighting for life after doorstep stabbing
A Queensland teenager is in a critical condition after being stabbed centimetres from his heart during a terrifying home invasion on the Gold Coast. The shocking incident has left the community reeling.
Willagee brick attack: Man jailed for attempted murder
Leon Kenneth Bropho sentenced to 12 years for horrific garden attack where he stabbed and bashed his partner with a brick in Willagee.
Canberra man faces court over alleged drug kiss attack
A Canberra man has been charged after allegedly forcing his former partner to ingest drugs through a kiss in what police describe as a disturbing case of chemical endangerment.
Cairns Court Friday: Key Cases Revealed
A comprehensive look at Friday's proceedings at Cairns Magistrates Court, featuring everything from traffic offences to serious assault charges in Far North Queensland.
Canberra father killed in Sudan conflict
A Canberra family is mourning the tragic loss of their father, killed in crossfire during the escalating Sudan conflict, while desperately trying to repatriate his body.
Cessnock Jail: Murderer pleads guilty to prison assault
A convicted murderer serving time at Cessnock Correctional Centre has pleaded guilty to a violent prison assault, adding to his lengthy criminal history and raising concerns about inmate safety.
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.
Cairns man guilty of partner's manslaughter
Brendon Paul Woolla convicted of manslaughter for the 2022 death of Anita Wolmby after pleading not guilty to murder in emotional Cairns Supreme Court case.
Geelong man denied bail after Bell Park siege drama
A Geelong man has been denied bail following a dramatic police siege in Bell Park, facing serious charges including assault and false imprisonment after a domestic incident turned into an hours-long standoff.
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.
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