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.
Townsville's District Court resumes on October 31 with a packed schedule of criminal and civil cases that will shape local justice outcomes across North Queensland.
From assault charges to drug offences and traffic violations - get the inside scoop on who faced justice in Townsville Magistrates Court this Friday.
A Townsville criminal has been jailed for his role in multiple terrifying armed robberies that shook local businesses. Discover the full story behind the sentencing that's bringing closure to victims.
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.
The District Court returns to Cairns this October with a packed docket of criminal cases. Get the latest on local court proceedings and what it means for Far North Queensland justice.