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'.
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Adelaide father dies in Gawler hit-and-run tragedy
Daniel 'DJ' Harrison, 25, died after a hit-and-run on Hillier Rd. The Brahma Lodge Football Club player leaves behind a young daughter. Police seek witnesses.
Cairns College Joins RSL Remembrance Day Art Project
St Andrews Catholic College students create powerful artworks for RSL Queensland's Remembrance Day initiative, honouring veterans through creative expression. Discover how youth engage with military history.
State Appeals Landmark Child Abuse Damages Ruling
WA government appeals $2.85M child sex abuse ruling, arguing public servants acted 'in good faith'. Survivor Dion Barber speaks out against the appeal. Read the full story.
Kiama man loses drug appeal over 1kg haul
A Kiama man found with over 1kg of 'bute' has failed to overturn his conviction for commercial drug supply, despite arguing it was for personal use. Read the full court ruling.
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.
Corrimal renter wins appeal against eviction
A Corrimal tenant has successfully appealed his eviction after 11 years in the same apartment, with the court citing procedural fairness issues in the original hearing over a rusty stove dispute.
Missing Central Coast Teen Tori Morrison: Police Appeal
Central Coast community rallies as police launch urgent search for 13-year-old Tori Morrison last seen in Charmhaven. Authorities concerned for her welfare.
Poppy Lady's Legacy: Keeping ANZAC Spirit Alive for 2025
Discover how dedicated volunteers across Australia are preserving the memory of fallen service personnel through the timeless tradition of poppy distribution ahead of Remembrance Day 2025.
Australia's prosperity paradox: wealth up, wellbeing down
New analysis reveals Australia's prosperity paradox - we're richer than ever but our wellbeing is declining. Discover what's missing from our national success story.
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.
Police appeal for missing Maitland teen Emily Hvirth
Hunter Valley authorities are seeking community assistance to locate 13-year-old Emily Hvirth, last seen in Maitland on Sunday. Police hold serious concerns for her welfare.
Police hunt trio after suspicious Nowra house fire
Authorities release CCTV images of three individuals wanted for questioning following a suspicious house fire that tore through a Nowra property, as police ramp up their investigation into the concerning incident.
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.
Gareth Ward Appeals Guilty Verdict in Assault Case
Disgraced former politician Gareth Ward launches appeal against conviction for sexual assault charges, claiming verdict was 'unreasonable' and fighting to clear his name.
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.
Police appeal for missing Belmont teen Decklan, 15
Lake Macquarie police launch public appeal to locate 15-year-old Decklan last seen in Belmont, as concerns grow for his welfare.
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.
Canberra Centre Assault: Police Hunt for Witnesses
ACT Police urgently seek witnesses to a violent assault at Canberra Centre shopping complex. Authorities release CCTV footage and appeal for public assistance.
Ex-Cambridge Mayor Loses Misconduct Appeal
Ex-Cambridge mayor Keri Shannon's attempt to overturn serious misconduct findings has failed after the State Administrative Tribunal dismissed her appeal, cementing the original verdict against the former local government leader.
Family appeals court decision in fatal Cardiff crash case
The family of a promising young carpenter killed in a horrific Cardiff crash is fighting for justice, appealing the court's handling of the case that left their community devastated.
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.
WA Summer Drowning Scare: Shocking Stats Revealed
New data exposes alarming near-drowning incidents across Western Australia during last summer, with children and river locations posing the highest risk.
Jet Ski Chaos Sparks Beach Brawl in Geelong
Dramatic scenes unfolded at a popular Geelong beach when a rogue jet skier crashed onto the sand, sparking a physical confrontation with swimmers. Victoria Police are urgently seeking witnesses to the dangerous incident that put beachgoers at risk.
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.
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.
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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