Kevin Steele, a high-risk domestic violence offender, was fined $1000 after claiming he accidentally entered a prohibited area in Waikiki. Magistrate Leanne Atkins called it a difficult sentencing exercise.
Supriya Thakur, 36, was found dead in her Northfield home in an alleged domestic violence incident. The devoted mother was working towards her nursing registration.
A 15-year-old boy with a significant criminal history has faced Townsville Children's Court over an attempted robbery at a local service station. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
A 36-year-old Adelaide mother was found dead in Northfield. Her 42-year-old husband has been charged with murder and refused bail. Friends remember her as a dedicated worker.
A 36-year-old woman has died in a Northfield home. A 42-year-old man was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. He was refused bail and will face court Monday.
Noel Radcliffe Hagan sentenced in Mount Isa District Court for a campaign of unlawful stalking against his former partner. Read the full court details and judge's remarks.
A 61-year-old man has been charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found deceased in a Fern Bay home. Thomas Tapley was refused bail and will face court again in February 2026.
A 61-year-old man is charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found dead at a Fern Bay home. He was refused bail and will face Newcastle Local Court.
Western Australia's forecast gas shortage is now less severe and later than expected, but deficits loom in the 2030s. Demand is projected to peak in 2030. Read the latest AEMO analysis.
Police are investigating the death of Brazilian influencer Maria Katiane Gomes da Silva after a fall from a high-rise. CCTV shows an altercation with her husband before the tragedy.
Anthony Eriksen sentenced to 26 years for stabbing partner Lisa Fenwick more than 25 times in Sydney's Mascot. The court heard she lived in fear before the attack.
Wollongong City Council has finalised a new seven-year domestic waste management contract worth over $140 million with Remondis, starting July 2027. Read the details of the deal.
A 22-year-old man has been granted bail after being arrested at Canberra Airport, accused of assaulting his pregnant former partner. The court heard details of the alleged strangulation and attack.
WA unveils a decade-long strategy to combat sexual violence as reports hit a 32-year high. New funding extends vital legal and forensic support for survivors. Learn more.
Robert Crilly, a convicted sex offender from Geelong, faces court accused of stealing thousands from major retailers. Read the latest on the new charges.
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.
A Townsville sex offender with a history of violent assaults has been ordered to a mental health hospital under a supervision order. Read the full court details.
Squadron Energy says its Port Kembla LNG terminal is the sole fix for the East Coast's gas crisis, set for 2028 but ready by 2027. Read how it aims to cut prices and reliance on new fields.
Robert Marc Windsor, jailed for horrific child sex crimes, is set for another parole hearing. His brother and survivor, Mitchell, says the process forces him to delay his paramedic graduate application.
As 2025 ends, Australia faces a crisis of male violence. Experts like Kate Fitz-Gibbon warn change is urgent. From Lilie James to Brittany Higgins, the call for action is clear.
The Cook Government unveils a $349 million funding package to enhance rapid responses to family and domestic violence incidents across Western Australia.
A Townsville cleaner is charged with fraud after allegedly using a client's credit card for a $900 shopping spree at Stockland. The case highlights the importance of trust in domestic services.
South Australian police have arrested more than 30 domestic violence offenders in a targeted statewide operation. The crackdown focused on high-risk perpetrators with outstanding warrants.
WA MP Jessica Page challenges the government's domestic violence response, demanding concrete action beyond symbolic gestures. Read her urgent call for change.
Australian captain Mitch Marsh was left fuming after a controversial caught-and-bowled dismissal for 17 in his domestic return for Western Australia. Get the full details from the Sheffield Shield clash.
Luke Hanif Sekkouah admits to the horrific domestic violence murder of his mother in her Warnbro home. Read the shocking details of the case that has rocked the Perth community.
Australian authorities report a surge in tech-facilitated abuse, with smart cars used to control victims via GPS and remote locks. Experts call for safety reforms.
Disgraced former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been voted out as a Cricket NSW life member following his domestic violence sentencing. The ex-batsman pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including choking.
Jessica Stojkovski calls on Australian men to be active allies in ending family and domestic violence. Change requires collective action and accountability.
WA Police report a disturbing rise in tech-facilitated domestic abuse, with cars and phones used for control. Learn the signs and how to seek help.