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Teen avoids charges over stadium knife

A 16-year-old boy caught with a 20cm knife outside Optus Stadium has avoided criminal charges through a police caution, sparking discussions about youth justice and concert security.

Fake gun terror at Cairns shopping centre

A Cairns shopping centre was thrown into chaos when a man armed with a replica firearm targeted teenagers in a terrifying daylight incident that has left the community shaken.

Newcastle mourns teen cricketer Ben Austin

The Newcastle cricket community is in mourning after the sudden passing of 17-year-old cricketer Ben Austin, remembered as a talented athlete and beautiful soul.

Teen's Jiu-Jitsu Triumph Over Bone Disease

A Wollongong teenager's inspiring comeback to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after battling Perthes disease shows the power of determination and family support in overcoming physical challenges.

Social Media Ban: How Teens Will Spend Summer

Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks debate about how teens will fill their summer hours. Will this digital detox reshape youth culture and family dynamics?

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.

Josh Papalii criminal case permanently stayed

Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii has been granted a permanent stay in his criminal case, with the ACT Supreme Court citing unreasonable delay and prosecution failures.

Ex-MP Gareth Ward jailed for sexual assault

Disgraced former NSW politician Gareth Ward receives 5-year, 9-month prison sentence after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a teenage boy and young man.

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

MacGill's kidnappers avoid jail in cocaine theft case

In a stunning court outcome, the men who kidnapped former Australian cricket star Stuart MacGill have avoided jail time despite their violent cocaine theft plot that left the sports legend traumatised.

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