ANU student fined $1200 for Townsville drink driving
Australian National University student Jon Basuke has been disqualified from driving and fined $1200 after recording a blood alcohol reading of 0.095 in Townsville.
Australian National University student Jon Basuke has been disqualified from driving and fined $1200 after recording a blood alcohol reading of 0.095 in Townsville.
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Steele Jae Nugent failed to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court facing drug driving charges. The 26-year-old now has a warrant issued for his arrest. Read the full details.
Townsville courts hear multiple cases including alleged prison escapee, drunk driving hotel manager, and woman accused of assaulting bus driver. Read the latest court outcomes.
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Complete rundown of sentencing outcomes at Geelong County Court on Friday, November 21, 2025. See who faced justice for assault, theft and driving offences.
Geelong man Luke Mamaj admits to dangerous driving charges after police chase. The 26-year-old faced Geelong Magistrates' Court with sentencing scheduled for October. Read the full details.
Complete coverage of Townsville Magistrates Court proceedings from Thursday, November 20. See who faced sentencing for driving, drug, and property offenses.
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Ronan Jason Grey sentenced to three-year jail term for culpable driving causing death of cyclist Alicia Celaya Jauregui on Lady Denman Drive. Read the full court details.
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