Man charged with six firearm offences in Port Stephens
A 25-year-old man faces multiple firearm charges after police responded to an alarm in Nelson Bay. Unsecured weapons were allegedly found. Read the full details.
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Monday's Cairns Magistrates Court cases detailed
A summary of matters before the Cairns Magistrates Court on Monday, January 12, including charges of assault, drug possession, and traffic offences. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
Townsville Magistrates Court cases for Monday, January 12
A detailed look at the charges and appearances at Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday, January 12. From driving offences to alleged theft, see who faced the magistrate.
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.
Townsville Court Appearances for Friday, January 9
A summary of cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday, January 9. Details on traffic offences, bail matters, and sentencing outcomes. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
Funnel Web Spider Venom Drug Enters Human Trials
Queensland researchers begin human trials for IB409, a revolutionary drug derived from funnel web spider venom that could prevent cell death during heart attacks and strokes.
Thursday's Cairns Magistrates Court cases detailed
A detailed look at the matters heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Thursday, January 8, including charges of assault, theft, and driving offences. Stay informed on local justice.
Geelong Magistrates' Court Cases for Wednesday, January 7
A detailed look at the charges and outcomes from Geelong Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, January 7. Read the full list of cases and legal proceedings.
Geelong driver pleads guilty to drug driving charges
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.
Holiday road blitz: 186 drug offences, 64 drink-drivers caught
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.
Cairns Magistrates Court List for Monday, January 5
A detailed look at the cases before the Cairns Magistrates Court on Monday, January 5, including traffic violations, drug possession, and theft allegations. Stay informed on local justice proceedings.
Meth overtakes cannabis in Geelong crime stats again
New crime data reveals methamphetamine offences have exceeded cannabis for the second consecutive year in Greater Geelong, highlighting a worrying trend in the region's drug landscape.
Lake Macquarie jet ski offences make up 20% of state total
A major NSW waterways safety operation found more than 20% of jet ski offences occurred at Lake Macquarie. Police urge riders to slow down and follow safety rules.
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.
Tourists fined, arrested in Swansea bridge fishing blitz
Lake Macquarie police fined over 40 out-of-town visitors and made two arrests during a holiday crackdown on illegal fishing and anti-social behaviour on Swansea Bridge.
Townsville Magistrates Court cases for Thursday, January 1
A detailed look at the cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Thursday, January 1, covering traffic offences, assault charges, and more. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
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.
Cairns Magistrates Court cases for Tuesday December 30
A summary of Tuesday's proceedings at Cairns Magistrates Court, including assault, theft, and traffic offences. Read the full list of appearances and outcomes.
Geelong Court Rundown: Assault, Theft, Driving Charges
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.
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.
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.
Maitland man charged with 29 sex offences against co-workers
A 27-year-old Maitland man has been arrested and charged with 29 sexual assault and choking offences, allegedly committed against three female co-workers at multiple NSW locations. Police urge victims to come forward.
Cairns Magistrates Court cases for Wednesday December 24
A summary of all matters heard at the Cairns Magistrates Court on Wednesday, December 24, including traffic offences, theft, and bail applications. Read the full list of outcomes.
Geelong Magistrates' Court List for Wednesday, December 24
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.
Disqualified driver caught on illegal e-bike in Norlane
A Norlane man faces court after police intercept him riding an illegally modified, high-powered e-bike while disqualified from driving. Read the full details of the Geelong incident.
Mount Isa man jailed for child sex crimes
A Mount Isa man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a young girl. Read the full details of the District Court case.
$15M Drugs, $385K Cash Seized in Perth Police Raids
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.
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 crime data shows 15% rise in offences over year
Exclusive data reveals a 15% spike in Cairns crime from 2024 to 2025. Police highlight trends in theft, property damage, and public order offences. Read the full analysis.
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