Report exposes critical bottleneck in WA's justice system
A damning report reveals WA's justice system is clogged with rising prisoner numbers, staff shortages, and court delays. Read the full findings and the government's response.
A damning report reveals WA's justice system is clogged with rising prisoner numbers, staff shortages, and court delays. Read the full findings and the government's response.
A summary of cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday, January 2, including charges, pleas, and judicial decisions. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
A detailed list of individuals appearing at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Friday, January 2. Stay informed on local legal proceedings in the Geelong region.
A full list of matters heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Thursday, including assault, theft, and traffic offences. See who appeared and the outcomes.
Premier Roger Cook's sustainable tourism vision hits a snag as Rottnest Island's $50 million energy overhaul faces major delays and cost blowouts. Get the full story on WA's green energy hurdles.
Technical faults cause significant delays on Perth's Airport, Ellenbrook, Midland, and Fremantle train lines. Allow extra travel time and check connections.
A detailed look at the cases heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Wednesday, December 31, including traffic offences, assault charges, and drug possession. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
Muswellbrook mayor Jeff Drayton defends council's approval process for the $50 million Denman Park Estate, as developer warns project is at 'brink of commercial unviability'. Read the full story.
A summary of cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Tuesday, December 30. Find out who appeared and the outcomes handed down by the magistrate.
A detailed list of all individuals scheduled to appear at Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday, December 29. Find out who is facing charges and what they are accused of.
More than 1300 new housing lots in Western Australia remain undeveloped, over a decade after the state government first announced the plans. Discover the delays and political fallout.
A detailed look at the cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday, December 26. From driving offences to assault charges, see who faced the magistrate.
Ambulance ramping crisis worsens at Townsville University Hospital, with a record four-hour handover delay revealed. New data shows system under severe strain. Read the full report.
A serious crash on the Captain Cook Highway near Cairns has caused major traffic delays. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and expect significant disruptions. Check for updates.
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 summary of cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Wednesday, December 24, including traffic offences, breaches, and drug charges. Read the full list of outcomes.
NSW motorists face a 12-day double demerit police blitz from December 24. Key holiday traffic pinch points on the South Coast, Pacific and Great Western Highways could cause major delays. Plan your trip.
A summary of all matters heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Tuesday, December 23, including details on assault, theft, and traffic offences. Stay informed on local justice outcomes.
A two-vehicle collision on the Princes Highway at Mount Moriac brought traffic to a standstill. Emergency services responded, with two people taken to Geelong Hospital. Read the latest.
A serious crash on the Pacific Highway near Urunga has caused major delays, injuring one woman. Police investigations continue, with motorists urged to allow extra travel time.
A full list of individuals appearing before the Cairns Magistrates Court on Monday, December 22. Get the latest local court news and outcomes from Far North Queensland.
A detailed list of individuals scheduled to appear before the Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday, December 22. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
A full list of individuals scheduled to appear at the Geelong Magistrates' Court on Monday, December 22. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
Australian airlines are adding staff and planes for a record summer travel season, but outdated tech and weather could cause major delays. Get the full story.
A Cairns man with muscular dystrophy is stuck in hospital for weeks, unable to go home due to NDIS delays in approving a critical ceiling hoist. His story highlights systemic issues within the scheme.
A B-double truck carrying lithium-ion batteries caught fire on the Hume Highway near Yass, closing the road in both directions. Motorists face 90-minute delays. Stay informed and avoid the area.
A major truck fire has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in both directions near Yass. Motorists face significant delays with diversions via Yass Valley Way. Check live updates.
A Cairns man with a spinal injury has been stranded in hospital for weeks, unable to go home due to NDIS funding delays for a crucial hoist. He demands urgent system reform.
The Cairns District Court handed down sentences for serious assault, fraud, and drug trafficking on December 19. Read the full details of the cases and judicial outcomes.
A summary of the Cairns District Court's December 2024 sittings, covering significant cases from drink driving to fraud. Stay informed on local justice outcomes.