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.
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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.
Nazi symbol scratched on veteran's son's Tesla in Perth
The son of a World War II veteran has spoken out after discovering a Nazi symbol scratched into his family's Tesla while parked at a Perth shopping centre, calling the act 'disgusting' and 'personal'.
Mike Amor rides with Victoria Police in crime crisis probe
Join 7NEWS reporter Mike Amor as he embeds with Victoria Police, uncovering the harsh reality of the state's escalating crime wave in exclusive frontline access.
Geelong thug jailed for armed home invasion
Abynei Lacey's drug-fuelled home invasion in Lovely Banks ends with prison sentence as judge condemns 'terrifying' armed robbery that traumatised local family.
Perth's pickpocket plague targets tourists in CBD
Exclusive investigation reveals organised pickpocket gangs are plaguing Perth's CBD, with tourists becoming prime targets in sophisticated theft operations across the city.
Man charged with murder after body found in Lake Rhukaya
Christopher James McLoughney faces murder charges following the discovery of a woman's body in Lake Rhukaya near Cessnock, as police continue their investigation into the tragic incident.
Hunter Valley murder charge: McLoughney faces court
A man has been formally charged with murder following a violent incident near Cessnock in the Hunter Valley region. Christopher James McLoughney remains in custody as police continue their investigation.
Sydney peeping tom charged after window voice incidents
A Sydney woman's terrifying ordeal leads to charges against an alleged peeping tom after she repeatedly heard a man's voice outside her window in the inner west.
Hunter Valley woman's death treated as suspicious
A woman's tragic death in the Hunter Valley has taken a disturbing turn as NSW Police confirm the homicide squad is investigating the case as potentially suspicious.
WA man arrested over alleged Mayanup home invasion
A Western Australian man faces serious charges after allegedly forcing his way into a Mayanup home and assaulting the occupant in a shocking overnight incident that ended with a dramatic police arrest.
Brothers in court over massive illicit tobacco bust
Two Perth brothers have appeared in court following one of Western Australia's largest illicit tobacco busts, with authorities seizing millions of dollars worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes.
Cancer patient denied bail in Canberra murder case
ACT Supreme Court refuses bail for 27-year-old cancer patient accused of murdering 61-year-old Irma Palasics during violent home invasion. Details of the alleged crime and court proceedings revealed.
Baldivis mother charged with murder over baby death
A 28-year-old Baldivis woman has been charged with murder following the devastating death of her infant child, sending shockwaves through the local community as WA Police continue their investigation.
WA Premier's plan to tackle Kununurra youth crime
Premier Roger Cook announces early intervention strategy to keep Kimberley youth engaged, fed and off the streets amid growing crime concerns in remote WA community.
Perth brothers charged in massive illegal tobacco bust
Two Perth brothers face serious charges after Australian Border Force uncovered a massive illegal tobacco operation involving 5 tonnes of cigarettes, vapes, and loose-leaf tobacco worth millions.
Serial rapist breaks down as cold case horrors revealed
A Perth serial rapist faces sentencing after pleading guilty to multiple horrific cold case sexual assaults that haunted victims for decades. Read the shocking details.
Alleged Martin murder mastermind back in prison
David Pye, accused of orchestrating the high-profile assassination of Rebels boss Nick Martin, has been returned to custody after a Supreme Court judge condemned his original release as 'unjustifiable'.
Baldivis baby death: Homicide squad investigates
WA police launch major investigation after infant's unexplained death in Perth's southern suburbs, with forensic teams scouring family property.
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.
Woman jailed for robbing disabled amputee in Townsville
Sandra June Walsh has been sentenced in Townsville District Court for brutally robbing a vulnerable amputee of his pension money in a shocking daylight attack that left the community outraged.
Arrest in Cessnock PCYC Fire Investigation
A major development in the Cessnock PCYC fire case as police arrest a man in Kurri Kurri. Latest updates on the suspicious blaze that rocked the Hunter Valley community.
Queensland sex crimes surge 12% in alarming new data
New Queensland crime statistics show a disturbing 12% surge in sexual assaults across the state, with regional areas recording the most significant increases.
ACT sexual assault and family violence reports surge
New statistics reveal alarming increases in sexual assault and family violence reports across the Australian Capital Territory, prompting urgent calls for action and support services.
Canberra Crime Trends: 10 Years of Police Data Revealed
Exclusive analysis of 10 years of ACT police data exposes dramatic shifts in Canberra's crime landscape, from rising property offences to changing drug patterns in the nation's capital.
Perth's Perfect Murder Mystery Setting Revealed
Discover why a Perth crime writer believes the affluent riverside suburb of Peppermint Grove provides the ideal backdrop for murder mysteries and dark fiction.
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