A Canberra man faces court after an alleged high-speed chase, burnout and driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.185. Police seek witnesses and dashcam footage from Conder, Gordon and Theodore.
A sharp drop in driving test pass rates in Canberra has ignited a fierce debate about driver standards, with locals pointing to common bad habits like poor lane discipline and merging. Read the full letters.
A 30-year-old Gayndah man has died after being taken to hospital from a Queensland watchhouse. The Ethical Standards Command is investigating the incident.
Newcastle Herald readers tackle urgent issues: extreme heat as Australia's silent killer, child-safe changeroom designs post-royal commission, and the scope of the Bondi shooting inquiry. Read the community's voice.
Blake Anthony Young has been convicted in Townsville Magistrates Court for high-range drink driving. Discover the details of the case and the legal consequences.
New data shows a sharp decline in ACT learner drivers passing the provisional test on the first attempt. Discover the common errors and trends from 2021 to 2025.
A Western Sydney childcare centre has been forcibly closed after ignoring safety warnings for over a decade. Authorities found 41 breaches, leaving dozens of families scrambling for new care. Read the full investigation.
A 22-year-old man is in custody accused of menacing and drink-driving in a horrific Appin crash that killed a 17-year-old girl and left two others fighting for life. Read the latest court details.
A 27-year-old man has died after becoming unresponsive during a police arrest in Melbourne's north. Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the incident.
Isitolo Vilo Finau has been convicted and fined in Townsville Magistrates Court for a high-range drink driving offence. Learn the details of the case and the court's ruling.
Australian food regulators urge manufacturers to stop using nitrites and nitrates unnecessarily due to a possible cancer link. Learn which foods are affected and how to reduce your risk.
Jack Anthony Barfoot has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for a drunk driving blunder. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
Grant Andrew Carter has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for high-range drink-driving. Read the full details of his fine and driving disqualification.
A new report reveals millions of Australian homes are at risk of devastating urban bushfires. Experts call for urgent action to retrofit properties and improve community resilience.
A Geelong man has admitted to drug driving after a crash. Cameron Lovell faced court and received a fine and licence loss. Read the full details.
Newcastle and Hunter police conducted over 31,000 breath tests in a 17-day holiday crackdown. While no one died locally, 19 injury crashes occurred. Police warn of a concerning rise in drug-driving.
A Cairns man faces court after being charged with drink driving twice in a single night during Queensland Police's festive road safety operation. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
A 24-year-old O'Connor man will face court after police allegedly caught him riding at 120km/h in an 80 zone on Southern Cross Drive, Scullin. His motorcycle was confiscated.
A full list of individuals appearing at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, December 30. Details on charges including assault, theft, and traffic offences. Follow for local legal news.
A Townsville man faces court after allegedly crashing during burnouts. Police have seized his vehicle. Read the latest on the charges and police response.
A Canberra truck driver has been charged after allegedly recording a blood-alcohol reading five times the legal limit on the Monaro Highway. Police warn of double demerits.
A 34-year-old woman faces court after allegedly crashing with three children in the car while drunk on Christmas Day in Sydney's west. Read the full details.
As courts close for Christmas, key cases from the Illawarra region include a high-profile drink driver, a shooting, and a guilty plea for a $100k theft. Read the details.
A Forde truck driver allegedly recorded a blood-alcohol reading five times the legal limit on the Monaro Highway, with police warning of 'serious risk'. Read the full details.
The professional driver for NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has pleaded guilty after recording a blood alcohol reading more than three times the legal limit on the Far South Coast. Read the full details.
A detailed look at the cases heard at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Christmas Eve, including charges of assault, theft, and driving offences. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
A Cairns teen driver ran from a stolen car crash in Mooroobool, leaving his friend with near-fatal injuries. The court heard details of the shocking incident.
Australia's corporate regulator sues BDO WA and a lead partner over alleged audit failures concerning $30m in missing funds at Dubber Corporation. Read the full details.
A major Geelong police operation over the weekend caught 16 motorists for drink and drug driving offences. Discover the shocking details of the crackdown.
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority has named Western Australia's top-performing Year 12 students for 2025 across every subject. Discover the academic champions and their schools.