Woman fronts court over $20m cocaine smuggling plot
An Adelaide woman faces life in prison after being charged with attempting to smuggle over $20 million worth of cocaine into South Australia. Her co-accused is hospitalised with meningitis.
An Adelaide woman faces life in prison after being charged with attempting to smuggle over $20 million worth of cocaine into South Australia. Her co-accused is hospitalised with meningitis.
The US has confiscated two oil tankers carrying sanctioned Iranian crude. The dramatic move highlights ongoing tensions and global efforts to enforce oil embargoes. Read the full details.
Queensland teen Emerson Jones is guaranteed a $150,000 payday after receiving an Australian Open wildcard, as tournament prize money soars to a record $111.5 million. Download the 7NEWS app for more.
A staggering $190 million in unclaimed money is sitting with the WA Treasury. Thousands could be owed cash from old accounts, bonds, and refunds. Here's how to check the register.
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.
West Australians are urged to search for their share of a $190 million pool of unclaimed cash held by the state government. Find out how to claim forgotten funds today.
Revenue NSW is holding nearly $300 million in unclaimed funds from old cheques, dividends, and overpayments. Find out if you're owed money with a simple online search.
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.
Geelong region councils have spent over $1.3 million fighting cases at VCAT in recent years. Discover which councils are spending the most and what it means for ratepayers.
WA Police have seized firearms and a large quantity of drugs in a Nollamara raid, charging two people. The operation targeted high-harm offenders in the Mirrabooka district.
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.
WA Police face a potential $10m loss on a luxury jet lease, sparking outrage over taxpayer-funded spending. Discover the full story behind the costly aviation deal.
WA Police face scrutiny after leasing a luxury private jet for $2.1 million, with taxpayers potentially losing over $10 million. Read the full investigation.
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.
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 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.
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.
WA Police have disrupted organised crime, seizing 45kg of cocaine, 7kg of meth, and over $385,000 cash in Perth. Four men face 20 charges. Read the full details.
OzHarvest chef reveals 5 simple tips to reduce festive food waste, saving households money and keeping edible food out of landfill. Learn how to transform leftovers and use ingredients fully.
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.
Western Australia's new knife wanding laws have removed 228 dangerous weapons from streets and led to over 1000 charges in just three months. See the full impact of the crackdown.
A former banker and mortgage broker has been charged as an alleged ringleader in a massive NSW fraud syndicate targeting car, home, and business loans. Police have restrained $92 million in assets. Read the full investigation details.
A growing movement sees Australian children earning, saving, and investing their money. Experts say starting young with tools like Vanguard Personal Investor Kids can build a $1 million retirement fund. Discover how families are giving kids a financial he
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.
Former Richmond AFL player Marlion Pickett has received a suspended sentence for possessing dirty cash and helping launder over $300,000 from burglaries. Read the full court details.
Former Richmond AFL star Marlion Pickett has received a suspended sentence after admitting to laundering over $300,000 in stolen money. The Perth court heard of his relapse into drug use. Read the full details.
A Cardiff mum reveals how she saves $260 on Christmas groceries using loyalty points. Plus, a local startup network wins a national award and a new luxury golf course is on the way for the Hunter.
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.
Newcastle councillors have deferred a major plan to revitalise Civic Park and surrounds, citing a $70 million price tag and more pressing community priorities like safer streets and drainage.
Hunter Valley residents could find a surprise cash boost, with over $14.2 million in unclaimed money held by Revenue NSW. Check now to see if you're owed funds.