A rock fisherman's life jacket kept him afloat in heavy seas off Kiama, highlighting its critical importance. Surf lifesavers also responded to multiple after-hours rescues on Illawarra beaches over a scorching weekend.
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.
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.
Former socialite Brynne Edelsten has been bailed out by her mother in a Melbourne court, facing serious drug trafficking charges. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
A summary of all matters heard at the Cairns Magistrates Court on Friday, January 2, including charges of assault, drug possession, and traffic offences.
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.
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.
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.
Melbourne socialite Brynne Edelsten is charged with drug trafficking after police allegedly found commercial quantities of meth, ketamine, and a date rape drug in her Fitzroy home. She was granted bail under strict conditions.
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.
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.
Mia O'Brien, the UK student sentenced to life in a Dubai prison on drug charges, has been shockingly released and is now home. Discover the details of her case and the UAE's strict drug laws.
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.
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.
A former award-winning Cairns builder has been spared jail after pleading guilty to 75 offences, including drug trafficking and fraud, following a meth addiction. Read the full court details.
A detailed look at the cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Tuesday, December 23, including charges of assault, drug possession, and theft. Stay informed on local justice outcomes.
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.
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.
A summary of all matters heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Tuesday, December 16. Details on assault, drug, and traffic offences. Stay informed on local justice.
Sixteen people face a combined 400 charges after major drug raids across Townsville. Police seized meth, cash, and weapons in a significant crackdown on the local drug trade.
Repeat Cairns drug trafficker Fabian O'Hara has been sentenced to seven years behind bars. Read the full details of his arrest and sentencing here.
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.
A 54-year-old man faces court after police allegedly uncover drugs, cash, and stolen goods in a Tamworth region raid. Read the full details on the investigation.
SA Police have launched a major investigation into an alleged drug trafficking ring following a significant seizure. Get the latest details on the operation and arrests.
Police have charged 11 people, including a former Cairns man allegedly linked to the Lone Wolf gang, over a sophisticated drug syndicate operating across Queensland. Read the full details.
Queensland Police have dismantled an alleged drug trafficking network, arresting four people and seizing cash, weapons, and a significant quantity of drugs. Read the full details.
Career expert Zoë Wundenberg argues that the frantic December rush in Australian offices erodes dignity, distorts priorities, and wastes a crucial chance for reflection and resilience-building.