Bega offender jailed after telling magistrate 'Sorry Champ'
A Bega man with a history of assaults on vulnerable people is sentenced to two years' jail after repeatedly interrupting court proceedings. Read the full story.
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Scathing 1983 Cabinet Papers Slam Victorian Prisons
Newly released cabinet papers reveal a damning 1983 review of Victoria's prisons, branding Geelong Gaol 'obsolete'. Discover the shocking findings and the government's secret plans.
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.
Family violence order breaches top Geelong crime, police cite tech
Breaches of family violence orders remain Geelong's most reported crime, with police highlighting technology's dual role in both facilitating abuse and aiding enforcement. Read the latest data.
Judge scolds teen for laughing after sentence variation
A Nowra District Court judge reprimanded a 19-year-old offender for a 'total lack of respect' after he laughed and clapped upon having his jail sentence varied to home detention for a serious unprovoked assault.
Man avoids jail after Anzac Day pub rampage
A Barrack Heights man with mental health issues has been sentenced for an Anzac Day pub rampage in East Maitland where he threatened patrons with a weapon. Read the full court details.
15 New Corrections Officers Join Townsville Prison
Fifteen new corrections officers have graduated and started work at Townsville Correctional Centre after a demanding 12-week training course, boosting local staffing. Read about their intensive preparation.
Central Coast Bushfire Destroys Homes, Emergency Warning Issued
Homes have been engulfed in a fast-moving bushfire near Woy Woy on the Central Coast. Residents in several streets are told to leave immediately if safe to do so. Read the latest updates and safety advice.
Bellambi man spared jail over 'terrifying' home invasion
A Bellambi man narrowly avoided prison after a masked home invasion turned bizarre when the victim recognised him. Magistrate warns: 'Be careful who your friends are'.
Townsville sex offender sent to mental health hospital
A Townsville sex offender with a history of violent assaults has been ordered to a mental health hospital under a supervision order. Read the full court details.
Mareeba farm program tackles youth crime with support
A new intensive support program on a Mareeba farm is working to address the root causes of youth crime in Far North Queensland. Learn how this initiative is offering a fresh start.
WA Terrorism Act loophole forces police to release suspects
A major review of WA's Terrorism Prevention Detention Act reveals a critical flaw that could force police to free terror suspects. Discover the 16 urgent recommendations.
Drink driver laughed after crash causing brain injury
A Canberra drink driver who hit a cyclist, causing severe brain injury, was recorded laughing about the incident. He avoided jail but faces strict community order. Read the full court report.
Woman, 58, dragged friend by hair at Warrawong Caltex
A 58-year-old Warrawong woman has been convicted of assault after dragging a lifelong friend by her hair across a service station forecourt. Magistrate told her she was 'too old' for such behaviour.
ACT's AMC prison costs $543 per inmate daily, highest in Australia
The Alexander Maconochie Centre costs ACT taxpayers $543.19 per prisoner daily, with a 77.2% recidivism rate. Calls grow to close the facility and return to using NSW prisons.
Mitch Marsh's WA Shield return: Where will he bat?
Mitch Marsh is set for his first WA Sheffield Shield match in years, but his batting position remains a puzzle. Get the latest on his four-day cricket comeback.
Gallagher refuses to release budget savings letters
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher claims public interest immunity, refusing a Senate order to release letters asking agencies to find savings. Critics blast government secrecy.
Australia's Future: A 55 Million Strong, Asian-Led Nation
By 2100, Australia transforms into a hybrid Pacific-Eurasian nation of 55 million, led by an ethnic Chinese PM, navigating a world where China is the dominant global power.
Judge Orders State to Pay Abuse Survivor's Legal Costs
A judge has ordered the WA State to pay the legal costs of child abuse survivor Dion Barber, who won a $2.85 million landmark case. Discover the details of this significant ruling.
Prison guard basher's sentence overturned
An inmate who launched a violent attack on four prison guards in Cessnock has had his community sentence overturned and will now serve time in prison. Read the full story.
Bunbury Prison Officer Investigated Over Inmate Photo
A senior officer at Bunbury Regional Prison faces professional standards investigation after allegedly taking inappropriate photo of an inmate. Full details on the incident.
Inglis Waiting After Australia's Top Order Woes in Perth
Josh Inglis remains on standby as Australia's top-order batting struggles continue in Perth Test against Pakistan. Will selectors make changes for the second Test?
WA musician Guy Ghouse dies from cancer at 56
West Australian musician and educator Guy Ghouse AM has passed away at 56 after a two-year cancer battle. Remembered for his collaborations with Gina Williams.
Motorcyclist's road rage ends at police station
A 62-year-old motorcyclist's road rage incident in Mildura culminated with him clinging to a car bonnet all the way to the police station, where he was charged. Watch the shocking footage.
WA Farmers Win as US Scraps Beef Tariffs
Western Australian cattle producers are set to capitalise on Donald Trump's decision to remove US tariffs on Australian beef, a move set to boost exports amid a US supply shortage. Explore the market impact.
Sydney man dodges jail for child abuse material
A Sydney man has been granted a release order after pleading guilty to accessing over 22,000 files of child abuse material. Learn the details of the case and sentencing.
Court Order Sought Over Electoral Office Access
Townsville candidate Troy Thompson seeks urgent court intervention after thousands were locked out of electoral office. Read the latest developments in this electoral access dispute.
Labuschagne may open for QLD as Khawaja rests
Queensland's batting order faces a major reshuffle with Usman Khawaja unavailable, creating a potential opening opportunity for Test star Marnus Labuschagne in the upcoming Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia.
Lake Heights man fails to overturn AVO in court
Ryan James Sharp's appeal against a strict apprehended violence order has been dismissed by Wollongong Local Court, maintaining protections for victims after alleged threatening behaviour.
Jamie Kah Wins Melbourne Cup 2024 on Without A Fight
Jockey Jamie Kah makes history with stunning Melbourne Cup win aboard Without A Fight. Get the complete finishing order, race analysis, and celebration details from Flemington's iconic event.
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