Man charged over false dog attack report in Newcastle
A Charlestown man allegedly fabricated a dog attack story, prompting a community fundraiser. CCTV evidence contradicts his claims as the case returns to court in December.
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Postcard Bandit Loses False Imprisonment Bid
Notorious bank robber Brenden 'Postcard Bandit' Abbott fails in false imprisonment lawsuit against WA but has prison sentence reduced by years. Read the court details.
Tanner Bruhn Returns to Geelong After False Charges
Geelong AFL player Tanner Bruhn returns to training after false sexual assault allegations were withdrawn. Teammate Max Holmes praises his resilience ahead of 2025 season.
Teddy Bear GPS Tracker Sparks Kidnapping Panic
A Townsville mother's GPS tracker hidden in a teddy bear triggered a massive police response after mistakenly indicating her child was kidnapped. The incident highlights technology pitfalls.
Student awarded $10k over false knife threat claims
A University of Canberra student receives $10,000 compensation after being forced from her accommodation following unsubstantiated knife threat allegations. Read the full tribunal findings.
Geelong man denied bail after Bell Park siege drama
A Geelong man has been denied bail following a dramatic police siege in Bell Park, facing serious charges including assault and false imprisonment after a domestic incident turned into an hours-long standoff.
Drug dogs wrong 67% of time in Illawarra
Exclusive data reveals drug detection dogs in the Illawarra region are failing at an alarming rate, with 67% of searches finding no illegal substances, raising serious questions about police methods and civil liberties.
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