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Townsville Court Rundown: Monday's Key Cases

Get the latest from Townsville Magistrates Court as we break down Monday's most significant cases, from traffic offences to serious criminal matters affecting the local community.

Centrelink chaos fuels financial advice boom

Financial advisers are cashing in on Australia's complex welfare system as desperate pensioners seek help navigating Centrelink's confusing rules and poor communication.

Albany man jailed for slashing sleeping victim's neck

A Western Australian man who sliced a sleeping man's neck down to the bone in a horrific Albany attack has been sentenced to prison. The shocking details of the unprovoked assault revealed in court.

Judge's 14 Key Considerations in David Pye Trial

A West Australian Supreme Court judge faces 14 crucial questions while deliberating the fate of David Pye, accused of murdering his ex-partner. Discover the complex legal reasoning behind this high-profile case.

WA's GST Battle: The Untold Tax Story

Discover how Western Australia's fight for fair GST distribution reshaped the nation's economic landscape and continues to impact every Australian taxpayer.

Illawarra's High-Profile Court Cases This Week

From alleged police assaults to serious domestic violence charges and shocking child abuse material allegations - here's what's unfolding in Illawarra courtrooms this week.

WA businessman cleared as mining charges dropped

In a dramatic legal turnaround, theft charges against Perth businessman Dean George Scook have been dismissed by WA prosecutors, ending a controversial case alleging shadow directorship in the mining sector.

Grammar gaffe costs council $5000 in fines

A simple punctuation error in advertised local laws has forced a Perth council to repay thousands in fines. Discover how missing commas and grammatical mistakes led to this expensive oversight.

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.

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

ACT Govt Knew MyWay System Was Failing Years Ago

Explosive revelations show the ACT Government knew Canberra's troubled MyWay ticketing system was failing years before its replacement, costing taxpayers millions in avoidable expenses.

Aussie Mum's Toilet Training Breakthrough

Discover how one Australian mother's frustration with traditional toilet training led to creating a complete system that's helping families ditch nappies faster and cleaner.

Townsville District Court Sittings Resume October 30

The Townsville District Court is set to resume operations on October 30 with a packed docket of criminal and civil cases. Get the latest on court procedures, safety measures, and what cases are scheduled.

Kununurra's youth crime crisis: System failure exposed

The remote WA community of Kununurra faces a youth crime epidemic, but residents say taking children from families would only worsen the situation. Discover why systemic failures are at the heart of the problem.

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