A Lake Macquarie father has been sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing his daughter and other children. His victims, now adults, speak out to empower others and shed the shame they never deserved to carry.
John Michael Kaleel, 69, has been extradited from Australia to Los Angeles to be sentenced for child sexual abuse. He fled after his conviction. Read the full story.
A Cooktown machine operator has been sentenced to jail after his third assault on a much younger partner. Read the details of the case and the court's decision.
Virgin Australia's 2026 Annual Leave Hacks Guide reveals how West Australians can strategically use 4 days of leave to unlock 29 total days off. Plan your Tasmanian summer or Great Barrier Reef escape now.
A young Townsville woman has been sentenced in court after pleading guilty to stealing over $12,000 from a man's bank account. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
New Resolve poll shows over 60% of Australians want immigration halted for housing. Stephen Saunders argues migration policy is 'bonkers' and undemocratic. Read the full debate.
A Perth man who snatched an 8-year-old boy from his bed, threatening 'Stay here or I'll kill you', has been jailed. Read the chilling details of the home invasion and court outcome.
William Aplin has been sentenced in Mount Isa District Court for a violent assault on his sister. Read the shocking details of the case and the court's decision.
Australia's biggest KFC operator, Collins Foods, explains the factors driving the fried chicken boom, from menu innovation to economic trends. Discover the secret recipe for success.
Outraged families staged a 'Tinsel' protest at Cairns court, demanding justice for victims of violent crime. They claim sentences are too lenient. Read the full story.
A Mount Isa man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a young girl. Read the full details of the District Court case.
Noel Radcliffe Hagan sentenced in Mount Isa District Court for a campaign of unlawful stalking against his former partner. Read the full court details and judge's remarks.
Many Australians distrust the voluntary Health Star Rating on food packaging, as the government considers making it mandatory. Learn why the system is confusing shoppers.
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital scientist Stuart James King receives additional four-month sentence for stalking and indecent acts. Read the shocking details of his crimes.
A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.
The Cairns District Court handed down sentences for serious assault, fraud, and drug trafficking on December 19. Read the full details of the cases and judicial outcomes.
Anthony Eriksen sentenced to 26 years for stabbing partner Lisa Fenwick more than 25 times in Sydney's Mascot. The court heard she lived in fear before the attack.
A man was jailed for a violent home invasion assault in Cairns. Get the full details on this and other District Court sentences for drug and fraud crimes.
Ian Palamara was sentenced to over five years in prison for a reckless assault that caused grievous bodily harm to Carissa Edwards in a Kembla Grange park. The victim faces a guarded prognosis for her vision.
The family of Daniel Pettersson, stabbed to death in Jesmond in 2022, have detailed their enduring grief as his killer faces sentencing for manslaughter. Read the full story.
A Canberra judge has ruled a getaway driver lacks the maturity to hold a licence after a fatal 2024 crash near Parliament House. Read the full sentencing details.
Tom Silvagni, son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni, has been jailed for a violent assault in Melbourne. Read the full details of the sentencing and the judge's remarks.
A Cairns District Court judge handed down sentences for serious assault, drug trafficking, and fraud offences on December 16. Get the full details of the cases and outcomes here.
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.
Victorian teens aged 14+ now face adult courts and life sentences for serious violent crimes under new 'Adult Time' laws. Premier Allan says jail is more likely.
A detailed look at the outcomes from the Townsville District Court sittings on December 5, including sentences for serious assault, drug trafficking, and dangerous driving. Stay informed on local justice.
A new Australian study reveals millions plan to leave social media rather than verify their age ahead of a major digital policy shift. Discover the impact on Gen Z, business, and privacy.
Perth accountant Joseph Papalia has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a multi-million dollar fraud that devastated his lifelong friends. Read the shocking details of betrayal and financial ruin.
Jaron John Bradley Vickers has been sentenced in the Townsville Supreme Court for possessing dangerous drugs. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
A former Murdoch University manager has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated $1 million fraud scheme. Discover the details of the crime and its consequences.