An engineering firm has been fined $750,000 after a shoring wall it designed collapsed on a Canberra construction site, creating a 'very real' risk of multiple deaths. Read the full court findings.
A Nowra man has been found not guilty of dangerous driving causing death after a tragic 2023 collision. The jury deliberated for two hours. Read the full details of the case and the court's findings.
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.
Simon Scott Jansen has been disqualified from driving and fined after pleading guilty to high-range drink driving in Townsville. Read the full court details.
A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.
A coroner details the fatal crash of Joseph Suwedi, who drove at high speed after drinking eight pints. The inquest highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the ACT.
A Canberra drink driver who hit a cyclist, causing severe brain injury, was recorded laughing about the incident. He avoided jail but faces strict community order. Read the full court report.
Three Sunshine Coast men face hefty fines after an illegal campfire escalated into a seven-hectare bushfire at Teewah Beach. Authorities warn of permanent fire bans.
A Bassendean landowner has been fined $17,000 for illegally removing regulated trees. The landmark case highlights the council's commitment to protecting canopy cover. Learn more about the policy.
A man has been hit with a $10,000 fine and jail time for performing a Nazi salute outside a Queensland synagogue. Read the full court details and sentencing.
A roundup of cases heard at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, December 2, including assault, theft, and driving charges. Stay informed on local justice outcomes.
Fed-up Brisbane residents are using social media to identify plant thieves caught on CCTV stealing trees and shrubs in Fortitude Valley. Authorities warn offenders face hefty fines.
A wildlife enthusiast faces massive fines after handling a deadly death adder for photos in Queensland. Learn why this dangerous act violates wildlife protection laws.
A 19-year-old MacGregor man faces multiple charges including drink-driving and aggravated dangerous driving after an hour-long police pursuit through Canberra's south. Read the full details.
Ljubica Brkic, 84, appears in Geelong Court charged with dangerous driving causing death of 12-year-old Caleb Wesley. Case continues as community mourns.
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.
An ACT coroner has called for a review of anti-red-light running technology following the death of Alistair Urquhart, killed by a distracted tow truck driver.
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.
Dean Michael Barnes convicted in Townsville court for driving with BAC of 0.179%. Read about the consequences of drink driving in Queensland.
Timothy Gillmer found not guilty of aggravated dangerous driving causing death after 2022 Wyee motorbike crash. Jury had doubts about rider identity in fatal accident.
Lawrence Alexander Butler faces sentencing after pleading guilty to multiple offences including drug possession and theft in Geelong. Learn the full story.
WA Police Minister Reece Whitby attributes climbing road toll to reckless behaviour as fatalities reach 68. Urgent call for driver responsibility amid alarming statistics.
A 23-year-old Belmont North woman pleads not guilty to charges including predatory driving after an alleged hit-and-run on a 14-year-old e-bike rider in Redhead.
A 21-year-old Canberra motorcyclist had his bike and gear seized after posting videos of speeds over 200km/h in an 80 zone on Instagram. ACT Police condemn the 'appalling' behaviour.
Cuddles Early Learning in Byford fined $50,000 after toddler escaped into traffic. Learn about the safety failures and court ruling that demands immediate improvements.
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.
Complete coverage of Thursday's proceedings at Geelong Magistrates' Court, including driving offences, theft cases, and court outcomes. Stay informed about local justice matters.