Shocking Illawarra Court Cases of 2025: A Year in Review
A look back at the major court cases that shocked the Illawarra region in 2025, from a former MP's jailing for sex crimes to teen violence and a decades-old mystery. Read the full recap.
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Ex-AFL Star Stephen Silvagni Jailed for Rape
Former Carlton player Stephen Silvagni has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the rape of a woman in 2023. Read the full court details and victim impact.
Silvagni son jailed for six years over rape conviction
Tom Silvagni, son of AFL legend Stephen Silvagni, sentenced to six years' jail for rape. The court heard details of the attack at the family's Melbourne home. Read the full story.
Newcastle bucks party rape convictions overturned on appeal
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal has quashed the convictions of three Sydney men for raping teens at a Newcastle bucks party. One is acquitted, two face a new trial. Read the full details.
Repeat driver's sentence overturned in Townsville court
A Townsville man's sentence for a 10th unlicensed driving offence has been overturned on appeal. Read the full details of the court's decision and the new penalties imposed.
Rapist caused years of pain for minutes of pleasure: prosecutor
A Canberra man's repeated rape of a customer in an arts store caused her 'years of pain' for his fleeting pleasure, a court heard. The ACT Supreme Court will sentence him next week.
American bulldogs win appeal to stay in Cockburn
Three American bulldogs granted permission to remain at Cockburn property after council appeal. Owners faced objections over irresponsible behavior including throwing poo bags.
Skipper's conviction overturned in ferry protest case
A power boat skipper has successfully appealed his conviction for interfering with a Labor Party fundraiser ferry. Judge found the 102-year-old Wangi Queen was not in danger.
DPP challenges overturned murder conviction in High Court
ACT's top prosecutor argues appeal court used 'mere speculation' to overturn Michael O'Connell's murder conviction. High Court to decide if case will be heard.
Tobias Moran Challenges Simone Strobel Murder Investigation
Tobias Moran claims bias tainted the investigation into his partner Simone Strobel's 2005 murder. Read about his fight to clear his name in this Australian crime case.
Sporting chairman jailed for child rape kept role
Exclusive investigation reveals how Canberra rugby league referees chairman David Adams continued in role after child rape conviction. Read the shocking details.
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.
Cairns man guilty of partner's manslaughter
Brendon Paul Woolla convicted of manslaughter for the 2022 death of Anita Wolmby after pleading not guilty to murder in emotional Cairns Supreme Court case.
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.
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.
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