Persistent rain in Townsville is cooling beaches, potentially leading to a boom in male green sea turtle hatchlings. Experts monitor the crucial nesting season. Learn about this fascinating climate impact.
A Lake Macquarie father has been sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing his daughter and other children. His victims, now adults, speak out to empower others and shed the shame they never deserved to carry.
Jayden Brian, a former Methodist Ladies' College swim coach, faces court charged with sexually abusing a child. The alleged offences occurred in Geelong. Read the latest details.
A former swimming coach at Brisbane's Methodist Ladies' College has been charged with sexually abusing a child. The alleged offences occurred in 2022. Read the full story.
A former swim coach at a prestigious Townsville school has been charged with sexually abusing a child. Read the latest on the shocking case and the police investigation.
A summary of cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday, January 9. Details on traffic offences, bail matters, and sentencing outcomes. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
A three-year-old boy was tragically found dead inside a car in Thabeban, near Bundaberg, hours after he went missing. The community is rallying to support his devastated family.
A detailed look at the matters heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Thursday, January 8, including charges of assault, theft, and driving offences. Stay informed on local justice.
A detailed look at the charges and outcomes from Geelong Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, January 7. Read the full list of cases and legal proceedings.
Queensland Police urgently seek public help to find a missing three-year-old boy from Thabeban, last seen on Central Ave. Serious welfare concerns held.
Newcastle and Hunter police conducted over 31,000 breath tests in a 17-day holiday crackdown. While no one died locally, 19 injury crashes occurred. Police warn of a concerning rise in drug-driving.
A detailed look at the cases before the Cairns Magistrates Court on Monday, January 5, including traffic violations, drug possession, and theft allegations. Stay informed on local justice proceedings.
New crime data reveals methamphetamine offences have exceeded cannabis for the second consecutive year in Greater Geelong, highlighting a worrying trend in the region's drug landscape.
A major NSW waterways safety operation found more than 20% of jet ski offences occurred at Lake Macquarie. Police urge riders to slow down and follow safety rules.
Lake Macquarie police fined over 40 out-of-town visitors and made two arrests during a holiday crackdown on illegal fishing and anti-social behaviour on Swansea Bridge.
A detailed look at the cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Thursday, January 1, covering traffic offences, assault charges, and more. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
Queensland's landmark public sex offender register is now live, providing details of nearly 4000 convicted paedophiles. Learn how to access the tiers of information responsibly.
A summary of Tuesday's proceedings at Cairns Magistrates Court, including assault, theft, and traffic offences. Read the full list of appearances and outcomes.
A full list of individuals appearing at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, December 30. Details on charges including assault, theft, and traffic offences. Follow for local legal news.
A major AFP operation in the Philippines rescued 92 children and charged 18 facilitators. 13 Australians face charges for alleged involvement in the vile child exploitation trade. Read more.
A young boy was discovered wandering alone on a suburban street in Mt Annan on Christmas morning. Police are urgently seeking his parents or carers. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
A 27-year-old Maitland man has been arrested and charged with 29 sexual assault and choking offences, allegedly committed against three female co-workers at multiple NSW locations. Police urge victims to come forward.
A summary of all matters heard at the Cairns Magistrates Court on Wednesday, December 24, including traffic offences, theft, and bail applications. Read the full list of outcomes.
A detailed look at the cases heard at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Christmas Eve, including charges of assault, theft, and driving offences. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
A Norlane man faces court after police intercept him riding an illegally modified, high-powered e-bike while disqualified from driving. Read the full details of the Geelong incident.
A Mount Isa man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a young girl. Read the full details of the District Court case.
Exclusive data reveals a 15% spike in Cairns crime from 2024 to 2025. Police highlight trends in theft, property damage, and public order offences. Read the full analysis.
Doug William Diver, former Shire of Ashburton deputy president, has been charged with multiple child sex offences. The 68-year-old will face court in Perth. Read the full details.
A summary of cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday, December 19, including outcomes for traffic, theft, and assault charges. Read the full list of appearances and results.
A Perth man has been hit with four additional terrorism charges as part of an ongoing investigation. Read the latest on the case and the police response.