Townsville family flees after shotgun fired at car
A Townsville family is living in fear after a shotgun was fired at their car. Police are investigating the shocking incident as the family plans to leave their home.
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Friday's Cairns Magistrates Court cases detailed
A full summary of Friday's proceedings at Cairns Magistrates Court, including charges for assault, drug possession, and traffic offences. Stay informed on local justice outcomes.
Townsville man sentenced over loaded sawn-off rifle, thefts
Joel John Ashby-Vaughan, 26, has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for possessing a loaded sawn-off rifle and a string of thefts during a drug-fuelled crime spree. Read the full details.
ACT man faces court over alleged gun attack on parked car
A 22-year-old Crace man has been charged after allegedly firing a gun at a parked Volkswagen Golf in Harrison and then striking the vehicle with the firearm. He did not apply for bail.
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.
20yo charged over targeted Mount Druitt home shooting
A young woman faces serious charges after a brazen drive-by shooting in Sydney's west. More than 30 bullets were fired into a home with 11 people inside. Read the latest.
Geelong Magistrates' Court December 31 appearances detailed
A detailed look at the cases heard at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, December 31, including charges of assault, theft, and driving offences. Stay informed on local justice 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.
Alarming Surge in WA Firearm Licences Sparks Concern
Western Australia sees a sharp 20% rise in gun ownership. This editorial examines the social factors driving this trend and its implications for community safety. Read the full analysis.
Man arrested in Canberra with 3D-printed gun
ACT Police arrested a 39-year-old man at a Canberra shopping centre and seized a loaded 3D-printed firearm from his home. Read the full details of the Boxing Day incident.
Bondi shooting sparks debate on gun laws and memorials
In the wake of the Bondi attack, Australians are divided on gun reform and how to create a lasting tribute. Letters to the editor reveal strong opinions on firearm limits, hunting, and the nature of heroism.
Minns Rushes New Gun and Hate Speech Laws to Parliament
NSW Premier Chris Minns recalls parliament to push through sweeping firearm reforms and bans on terrorist symbols following the Bondi Beach mass shooting. The legislation faces political opposition.
Corrimal man pleads guilty to drunken shooting spree
A 58-year-old Corrimal man has pleaded guilty after a drunken shooting rampage on a residential street in April 2025. Details of the shocking incident, which triggered a major police response, are now revealed.
Two charged with murder after Adelaide street shooting
A 62-year-old man has died after a shooting on Oakley Rd, McLaren Flat. Two local men are charged with murder and firearm offences. Police confirm no ongoing threat.
Illawarra gun ownership climbs as NSW pushes for urgent reforms
Gun ownership in the Illawarra region has grown to 27,729 registered firearms. Premier Chris Minns pledges the toughest laws in Australia following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Man faces court over alleged illegal hunting, animal cruelty
A 22-year-old Central Coast man has been charged with firearm and aggravated animal cruelty offences following a police investigation into an alleged illegal hunting network in western NSW. Contact Crime Stoppers with information.
ACT shooters react to proposed national firearms law changes
Canberra's shooting community reacts to national cabinet's proposed firearms law changes, arguing limits on ownership could harm sport and farming. Read the local impact.
Man on weapons, drugs charges after e-scooter stop
A 30-year-old Ingham man has faced court on multiple charges including possessing dangerous drugs and weapons after a police stop. Read the full details of the case.
Bondi Attack Raises Urgent Questions on Gun Laws
Australia's gun laws face intense scrutiny after the Bondi terror attack. Police reveal the shooter legally owned six firearms. Experts question the system's safeguards.
Bondi Terror Attack Prompts Gun Law Review
The Bondi Junction terror shooting has triggered an urgent federal review of Australia's firearm legislation. Authorities are examining potential security gaps. Read the latest.
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.
Geelong man jailed over firearm theft and possession
Jesse Brooks has been sentenced to prison for a string of firearm and theft offences across Geelong and Melbourne. Read the full details of the court case and sentencing.
Ballajura Firearm Attack Tied to Illicit Tobacco
Police confirm a targeted shooting at a Ballajura commercial property is linked to the illegal tobacco market. No injuries reported. Investigations are ongoing.
Geelong man denied summary jurisdiction in shooting case
Shaun David Kennedy will face a higher court over a shooting incident in Beeac. The Geelong Magistrates' Court refused summary jurisdiction. Read the latest on this developing case.
Weapons Charges Dropped Against Condon in Townsville
Christopher Gerard Condon has federal weapons charges dropped in Townsville Magistrates Court. Read the full details of this surprising legal outcome.
Man throws handmade axe during police chase in Lyneham
A Canberra man threw a large homemade axe while fleeing police, leading to a rooftop standoff. He faces multiple weapon charges after officers found additional weapons.
3D printed guns 'continuing issue' in ACT
ACT police report 11 seizures of 3D-printed firearms since 2023 as experts warn Australia risks following US path without urgent uniform legislation on digital blueprints.
Men charged over assaults on Sydney cruise ship
Two men face assault charges following separate incidents involving women aboard a cruise ship docked in Sydney. One was refused bail, the other granted conditional release.
Townsville man charged over robbery of elderly man
A Townsville man faces court after allegedly robbing and injuring a 70-year-old Vincent man. Police confirm swift arrest following public assistance.
Student injured by guillotine in school workshop
A 15-year-old Beechworth Secondary College student suffered crushed hand and severed fingertips in workshop accident. WorkSafe charges Education Department with safety breaches.
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