Driver jailed for Geelong freeway crash that injured truckie
Christopher Deguara sentenced to 4 years for dangerous driving on Princes Freeway near Geelong that left truck driver with life-altering injuries. Read the full court details.
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WA Prison Guards Give Explicit Colouring Books
Sympathetic guards at Melaleuca Women's Prison provided sexually explicit colouring books to female inmates, sparking a major investigation into staff misconduct.
Geelong drug trafficker loses sentence appeal
Jason Gioffre's appeal against his drug trafficking sentence has been rejected by Victoria's Court of Appeal. The Geelong man will continue serving his prison term.
Man given probation for public masturbation offence
Matthew John Sorbello received 18 months probation after pleading guilty to public masturbation while intoxicated. The Townsville man's case highlights mental health considerations in sentencing.
Life sentences for recruiting kids into gangs in Victoria
Victoria announces tough new laws with life sentences for adults recruiting children into violent gangs. Premier Jacinta Allan targets 'evil puppet-masters'.
Casuarina Prison threatened by out of control bushfire
Perth's Casuarina Prison faces emergency as firefighters battle unpredictable bushfire that has burned 3 hectares. Stay alert with latest updates.
Home detention cut in fatal crash case
A mother's heartbreak as the supervisor who caused her son's death has his sentence reduced. Read the full story of the Newcastle court case and the family's fight for justice.
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.
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.
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.
Canberra man gets suspended sentence for fatal crash
Michael John Wood receives suspended sentence for negligent driving causing death in heartbreaking Canberra collision case that has left family devastated.
Weary Dunlop: Australia's WWII Hero of Compassion
Discover the incredible true story of Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop, the Australian surgeon who became a legend of resilience and humanity in WWII prison camps.
Smythesdale grassfire offender gets good behaviour bond
A Smythesdale man has received a good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to charges related to a dangerous grassfire that threatened homes and required significant firefighting resources.
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.
Perth mum avoids jail in boyfriend stabbing case
Jennifer Mui Len Chin received a suspended sentence after stabbing her daughter's secret boyfriend during a heated confrontation at their Parkwood home. The Supreme Court heard how the mother discovered the pair having sex in her daughter's bedroom.
Wollongong drink driver jailed after police chase
Andrew John Hammond receives full-time prison sentence for dangerous drink driving incident involving police pursuit through Wollongong. Shocking details revealed in court.
Canberra Prison Drug Use Driven by Boredom: Report
A groundbreaking report exposes how extreme boredom in Canberra's jail is driving inmates toward drug use, with lockdowns creating a perfect storm for substance abuse behind bars.
Drunk driver jailed for Townsville power pole crash
A Townsville man's drunken rampage ended in disaster when he crashed into a power pole, leaving hundreds without electricity and facing serious consequences.
Rosie O'Donnell's Daughter Sentenced to Prison
Entertainment legend Rosie O'Donnell shares emotional post about daughter Chelsea's addiction struggles and prison sentencing in raw family update.
Ex-MP Gareth Ward jailed for sexual assault convictions
Disgraced former NSW politician Gareth Ward begins two-year prison term after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy and a young man while serving as MP.
ACT Prisons Ban USBs After CCTV Data Leak Security Breach
Canberra's prison system implements sweeping security reforms after thousands of CCTV files were compromised, banning USB devices and overhauling data management protocols.
Townsville prison lockdown after officers assaulted
Townsville Correctional Centre remains in full lockdown after two correctional officers were brutally assaulted by an inmate, sparking major security concerns and an ongoing investigation.
Prison guard attacker dodges jail in Cessnock case
A man who brutally assaulted a correctional officer at Cessnock Correctional Centre has avoided prison, receiving a community corrections order instead. The decision has raised questions about justice for frontline prison workers.
NSW prison officers strike over inmate's suspended sentence
Correctional officers across New South Wales have launched industrial action after a violent inmate received a suspended sentence for a brutal assault that left prison staff traumatised.
Prison officers strike over 'slap on wrist' assault sentence
Prison officers at a Newcastle correctional facility have taken strike action after a convicted criminal received what they describe as a 'slap on the wrist' for assaulting multiple officers, raising concerns about workplace safety and judicial consequenc
NSW prison officers strike over violent incident ruling
Correctional officers across multiple NSW prisons have launched immediate strike action after a disciplinary ruling that found officers used 'reasonable force' during a violent inmate incident, sparking safety concerns across the state's prison system.
Cessnock prison officers strike over inmate sentence
Prison officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre have launched strike action, protesting what they call an 'unacceptable' sentence given to an inmate who assaulted staff members.
Police investigate jail assault on Geelong criminal Omar Altee
Victoria Police launch investigation after convicted criminal Omar Altee was assaulted in custody. Exclusive details on the prison incident and ongoing safety concerns.
Geelong man appeals sentence for driving into house
Nathan Rourke returns to County Court fighting his sentence for dangerous driving and assaults that left Geelong community stunned. Latest updates on the appeal.
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