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MLC Swim Coach Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges
A head swim coach at Melbourne's Methodist Ladies' College has been charged with sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl he met on social media. Read the shocking court details.
Townsville swim coach charged with child sex abuse
A former swim coach at a prestigious Townsville school has been charged with sexually abusing a child. Read the latest on the shocking case and the police investigation.
MLC Swim Coach Charged with Child Sex Abuse
A head swim coach at Melbourne's Methodist Ladies' College faces nine charges, including grooming and possessing child abuse material, after a police investigation. Read the latest court details.
Woman loses $14,800 in car park scam, two charged
A Lake Macquarie woman details how scammers stole $14,800 from her bank account in a Morisset car park. NSW Police have charged two men over a series of similar incidents targeting older drivers.
Elderly women targeted in NSW supermarket carpark scam
NSW Police have charged two men over an alleged coordinated scam that targeted 18 elderly women in supermarket carparks, resulting in over $50,000 in losses. Authorities believe it's part of a larger international syndicate.
Two men arrested over car park scams targeting elderly women
NSW Police have charged two men with 72 offences each after a series of scams targeting elderly women in shopping centre car parks across the state. Authorities are seeking two other men.
Elderly drivers targeted in NSW car park scam
NSW Police charge two men over a scam targeting elderly drivers at shopping centres. A second pair are wanted as investigations continue. Police urge the public to come forward with information.
Teen charged as WA Police launch Operation Moorhead
WA Police have launched Operation Moorhead, targeting a youth gang in Perth's north. A 17-year-old has been charged with serious offences. Read the latest on the crackdown.
Brisbane shop owner fights off robbers in violent attack
A 68-year-old Brisbane shop owner, a cancer survivor, fought off two violent intruders posing as delivery drivers with a machete. Police call the calculated attack 'extremely unusual'.
WA teacher charged with sexual abuse of student
A Frederick Irwin Anglican School teacher faces charges of sexual penetration and possessing child exploitation material. The alleged abuse occurred between 2024 and 2025.
Man granted bail over alleged historical sexual assaults
A 33-year-old Whitlam man faces court over alleged repeated rape and indecent assault of his ex-partner in the early 2000s. He has been released on conditional bail. Support services information included.
Mandurah teacher charged with sexually abusing student
A 33-year-old WA teacher faces multiple charges for alleged persistent sexual abuse of a male student. She will appear in Mandurah Magistrates Court on January 27.
Driver charged after fatal crash on Busselton's Marine Terrace
A 27-year-old Geographe man faces charges after a young woman died in a horror crash on Marine Terrace in Busselton. Police continue their investigation into the tragic incident.
Man in court over Mitchell Freeway hit-and-run
Trent Alan Drewett, 48, faces charges after a pedestrian was seriously injured on a freeway on-ramp. His case was adjourned until April. Read the latest.
Uber passenger ratings: What drivers really think
Rideshare drivers are rating passengers, affecting future ride availability. Discover the key behaviours that impact your score and what this trend means for customer service. Read more.
Elderly Woman Injured in Midland Crash, Police Appeal
An 81-year-old woman was hospitalised after a serious crash on Lloyd Street in Midland. Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Teen charged over machete attack on rideshare driver
A 17-year-old has been charged after allegedly attacking a rideshare driver with a machete in Sydney's west when the driver refused to play his music. The driver was hospitalised.
Driver rams police car, flees scene in Townsville chase
A dramatic police chase unfolded in Townsville after a driver collided with a patrol vehicle and fled. The incident, captured on video, involved a major search operation. Read the full story.
Man in 80s rescued from cliff fall in Mosman
An elderly man has been rescued after falling down a cliff in Sydney's affluent Mosman suburb. NSW emergency services responded to the incident on Friday afternoon.
17-year-old girl charged over Reid unit assault
A 17-year-old girl faces ACT court over the alleged assault of a man found bound, gagged, and stabbed in a Reid unit just before Christmas. Police detail the dramatic arrest.
Sydney teen charged over alleged public shooting plot
A 17-year-old boy will face court after police allegedly found a loaded gun in a crashed Porsche on a Western Sydney golf course, with detectives linking him to underworld plans for a public shooting.
Teens charged over Muswellbrook Fair Shopping Centre break-in
Two teenage boys, aged 12 and 14, have been arrested and charged following an alleged break-in at Muswellbrook Fair Shopping Centre that caused thousands in damage. Read the latest on the police investigation.
Teen caught at 198km/h on Canberra highway
A provisional driver in Canberra was caught at 198km/h in a 90 zone, telling police he was 'being silly'. His licence was suspended and car seized.
Search for missing elderly woman in Swansea
Police appeal for public help to locate an elderly woman missing from Swansea. Follow live updates on this breaking news and other local stories from the Newcastle Herald.
Southeast MP to Face Court on Assault Charges
A federal MP from South Australia is set to appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court on assault charges. Get the latest details on the case and its political implications.
Cairns apartment manager avoids jail after assault
A Cairns apartment manager who assaulted elderly residents has had his jail sentence overturned on appeal. Read the full details of the shocking case and the court's decision.
Two More Teens Charged Over Aubin Grove Stabbing
WA Police have charged two more teenagers over the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Aubin Grove on Christmas Eve. The investigation continues as the community reels from the tragedy.
Woman charged over fatal Glendalough hit-and-run crash
A 26-year-old woman faces court after allegedly fleeing the scene of a fatal crash on Harborne Street in Glendalough. Get the latest details on the charges and police investigation.
Perth man charged over alleged online anti-Semitic hate
A Perth man faces court accused of spreading anti-Semitic material online following a public tip-off to WA Police. Read the full details of the investigation and charges.
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