Cancer Drug Delayed by PBS Bureaucracy, Family Pleads
A Townsville family's desperate fight for a lifesaving cancer drug is stalled by PBS bureaucracy. Their plea highlights systemic delays affecting patients across Australia. Read their story.
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Kiama apartment block gets extra level after court case
A Kiama developer has successfully added a fifth level to a Surf Beach apartment complex via the Land and Environment Court, securing approval for five extra units. Read the full details and conditions.
Major drug and cash haul seized in Cessnock police raid
A 32-year-old man faces multiple charges after police seized $20,000 cash, methylamphetamine, heroin, GHB and stun guns during a firearms prohibition search in Cessnock. Read the full details.
Two women charged after $200k drug bust in Waratah
Newcastle police have charged two women after allegedly finding cocaine, MDMA, and $65,000 cash during a vehicle stop in Waratah West. Read the latest on this major drug supply case.
400-home Raymond Terrace proposal knocked back
A major 400-dwelling development in Raymond Terrace has been denied a fast-track approval by the NSW Housing Delivery Authority, deemed too dense for the area. Read the full details.
Woman faces court over $13m Sydney airport meth bust
A 40-year-old woman is expected to face court after Australian Border Force officers allegedly found 15kg of methamphetamine, valued at over $13 million, in her luggage at Sydney International Airport.
Bowel Test Result Delayed 5 Months, Cancer Found
A Hunter woman's positive bowel screening result went unreported for five months. She was later diagnosed with cancer. Experts clarify GP responsibility for follow-up.
Harm reduction leader urges review of ACT drug parole rules
A Canberra harm minimisation leader is pushing for a review of parole conditions that ban all drug use, arguing they clash with the ACT's decriminalisation approach and risk re-incarceration. Read the full report.
Council warns against unlawful living in structures
Hinchinbrook Shire Council issues a formal warning to residents living unlawfully in sheds, caravans, and other structures. Learn the rules and potential fines.
Lake Macquarie man shares 35-year journey to sobriety
A Newcastle man, left in a wheelchair after a drug-fuelled crash, reveals how Narcotics Anonymous saved his life. His story of recovery offers hope amid rising local drug deaths.
Cairns District Court December 18 Sentencing Results
A man was jailed for a violent home invasion assault in Cairns. Get the full details on this and other District Court sentences for drug and fraud crimes.
Man sentenced for supplying drugs in Townsville prison
A Townsville man has been sentenced in the Magistrates Court for supplying drugs within a correctional facility. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
$1.5 million cash found hidden in van lounge, two charged
Two men face court after NSW police discover $1.5 million in cash concealed inside a lounge in a van during a routine stop on the Hume Highway. Read the full details.
Drug-driver gets 14 years for fatal Canberra crash
Shakira Adams sentenced to 14 years jail for the culpable driving death of Matthew McLuckie in a high-speed, head-on collision on Hindmarsh Drive. Read the full court report.
Weapons, cannabis seized in Far North Queensland raids
Police in Far North Queensland have uncovered a significant weapons cache and cannabis plantation in a major operation. Read the full details of the raids and arrests.
Cairns Magistrates Court Cases for Tuesday, December 16
A detailed look at the cases heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Tuesday, December 16, including traffic violations, drug possession, and theft. Discover the outcomes and legal proceedings.
Townsville Magistrates Court Cases for Tuesday, December 16
A summary of all matters heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Tuesday, December 16. Details on assault, drug, and traffic offences. Stay informed on local justice.
16 charged with 400 offences in Townsville drug raids
Sixteen people face a combined 400 charges after major drug raids across Townsville. Police seized meth, cash, and weapons in a significant crackdown on the local drug trade.
Cairns drug dealer arrested after court release
A Cairns man, just spared jail on other charges, was caught in a major meth trafficking bust hours later. Read the shocking details of the police sting.
AI stops 400kg of drugs at Australian border
Australian authorities have seized over 400kg of illegal drugs using a custom AI model. The 2025 State of the Service report highlights AI's role in boosting public service innovation and capability.
Dentist accused of drug trafficking granted bail
A Geelong dentist facing serious drug charges has been granted bail after a court heard of his $3.6 million gambling losses at Crown Casino. Read the full details of the case.
ACT overdose crisis: Stigma blocks lifesaving treatment
As Canberra faces a deadly overdose crisis, experts reveal stigma and access barriers prevent drug users from getting the most effective treatment: opioid prescription therapy. Learn why.
Cairns meth trafficker jailed for seven years
Repeat Cairns drug trafficker Fabian O'Hara has been sentenced to seven years behind bars. Read the full details of his arrest and sentencing here.
Nemingha man charged with drug, property offences
A 54-year-old man faces court after police allegedly uncover drugs, stolen property, and ammunition during a raid on a property near Tamworth. Read the full details.
Nemingha man charged with drug, property offences
A 54-year-old man faces court after police allegedly uncover drugs, cash, and stolen goods in a Tamworth region raid. Read the full details on the investigation.
Police Commissioner vents over 6-year extradition delay
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch expresses frustration as alleged drug trafficker Arash Ebrahimi-Far remains in Iran, delaying justice for six years. Read the latest on the stalled extradition case.
Major SA Police Investigation into Alleged Drug Trafficking
SA Police have launched a major investigation into an alleged drug trafficking ring following a significant seizure. Get the latest details on the operation and arrests.
Townsville man sentenced for drug possession
Jaron John Bradley Vickers has been sentenced in the Townsville Supreme Court for possessing dangerous drugs. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
Newcastle West apartment block modified for market demand
Newcastle Council approves changes to an eight-storey Hall Street development, swapping one-bedroom units for three-bedroom apartments in response to market demand. Read the full details.
Alleged Qld drug syndicate dismantled, Cairns man charged
Police have charged 11 people, including a former Cairns man allegedly linked to the Lone Wolf gang, over a sophisticated drug syndicate operating across Queensland. Read the full details.
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