Notorious armed robber cops more jail time
Notorious armed robber Brett Maston receives additional prison time for loaded gun possession and nearly $100,000 in dirty money. Read the full court details.
Notorious armed robber Brett Maston receives additional prison time for loaded gun possession and nearly $100,000 in dirty money. Read the full court details.
Lake Macquarie City Council begins $5 million conversion of Charlestown Swim Centre to 100% solar power, cutting 420 tonnes of CO2 annually. A test case for the region's green energy future.
A 31-year-old man faces multiple charges following an alleged police pursuit through Mount Hutton, Windale, Belmont and Marks Point. Read the full details of the incident.
Bradley John Wilson, 25, refused bail after allegedly shooting drug dealer with homemade firearm. ACT Supreme Court hears claims of evidence tampering from jail.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews are battling a significant bushfire in Gateshead. The blaze broke out near Willow Road, with the western front being monitored by aircraft. Read the latest updates.
Two men face court over violent carjacking in Cairns CBD. Police allege victims were threatened with a knife during the daylight robbery. Read the latest details.
Metromix's plan to expand its Teralba quarry by 37 hectares is meeting strong opposition from Lake Macquarie residents worried about dust, vibrations and heritage homes. Read the latest developments.
A Hampton East special needs school was sent into lockdown after a terrifying armed robbery attempt with a knife occurred outside its grounds. Police are investigating the incident which happened on Tuesday afternoon.
A 15-year-old boy was hospitalised after being stabbed during a violent robbery near Rockingham train station. Police say both parties were known to each other.
A 60-year-old man faces court after police discovered 83 mature cannabis plants in a Bolton Point hydroponic setup. He was charged with cultivation and electricity diversion.
A British backpacker's Australian dream turns into a nightmare after thieves steal her belongings and set her car ablaze in a Perth shopping centre car park, leaving her traumatised and stranded.
Newcastle residents are outraged after discovering council plans to remove the popular Feighan Oval footbridge, a community landmark used by families and sports enthusiasts for decades.
A Hunter Valley real estate professional returns to court facing an additional serious charge as police continue their investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct.
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.
Newcastle police make third arrest in Beaumont Street e-bike robbery investigation. Latest developments in the armed theft case that shocked Hamilton residents.
Lake Macquarie police launch public appeal to locate 15-year-old Decklan last seen in Belmont, as concerns grow for his welfare.
Lake Macquarie City Council begins construction on $1.2 million shared pathway connecting Charlestown and Whitebridge, enhancing community connectivity and active transport options.
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.
Abynei Lacey's drug-fuelled home invasion in Lovely Banks ends with prison sentence as judge condemns 'terrifying' armed robbery that traumatised local family.
A man was shot in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, running bleeding through Bayswater streets as the armed assailant remains at large in a brazen daylight attack that has police scrambling.
A Perth woman's terrifying Tinder date experience involving robbery and abandonment leads to a formal apology after false accusations circulated online.
In a shocking daylight robbery, thieves made off with at least seven laptops and iPads from the University of Sydney's Fisher Library, leaving students and staff reeling from the audacious theft.
Two men face serious charges after allegedly using an axe to smash their way into Cash Converters Geelong West and steal cash in a dramatic overnight robbery captured on CCTV.
A driver's lead foot proves costly during Lake Macquarie's highway patrol blitz, with police issuing fines for excessive speeding in the ongoing road safety operation.
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 Lake Macquarie Halloween decoration turned into a real-life emergency when a realistic body bag hanging from a tree sparked multiple 000 calls and a police response in Wangi Wangi.
A Lake Macquarie City Council worker has lodged a formal workplace bullying complaint, sparking an internal investigation into workplace culture at the local government authority.
Lake Macquarie's ageing theatre is about to get a multimillion-dollar facelift that promises to create a vibrant new community hub for performing arts and cultural events.
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.
A violent altercation at Lake Macquarie has left one man with serious injuries while another faces court proceedings. Police responded swiftly to the incident that has rattled local residents.