Shocking Illawarra Court Cases of 2025: A Year in Review
A look back at the major court cases that shocked the Illawarra region in 2025, from a former MP's jailing for sex crimes to teen violence and a decades-old mystery. Read the full recap.
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Teen girls sentenced for Warilla woman's stabbing death
Four teenagers have been sentenced over the fatal stabbing of mother Kristie Mcbride in a Warrawong street fight. The Supreme Court heard the fatal blow was struck in self-defence but with excessive force.
Ex-AFL Star Stephen Silvagni Jailed for Rape
Former Carlton player Stephen Silvagni has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the rape of a woman in 2023. Read the full court details and victim impact.
Family's pain revealed in Jesmond stabbing case
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.
Collie baby death: Parents' charges upgraded to manslaughter
A Collie couple has had charges upgraded to manslaughter over the death of their infant son, who was diagnosed with a serious condition months prior. The case returns to court in February.
Silvagni son jailed for six years over rape conviction
Tom Silvagni, son of AFL legend Stephen Silvagni, sentenced to six years' jail for rape. The court heard details of the attack at the family's Melbourne home. Read the full story.
Rapist caused years of pain for minutes of pleasure: prosecutor
A Canberra man's repeated rape of a customer in an arts store caused her 'years of pain' for his fleeting pleasure, a court heard. The ACT Supreme Court will sentence him next week.
Man jailed for killing friend of 38 years in Maddington
Robert Paul Allen sentenced to 7 years for manslaughter after fatal attack on childhood friend Matthew Laynton in Maddington hovel. Read the full court details.
Skipper's conviction overturned in ferry protest case
A power boat skipper has successfully appealed his conviction for interfering with a Labor Party fundraiser ferry. Judge found the 102-year-old Wangi Queen was not in danger.
Stockton killer appeals 11-year jail sentence
Dalton Oliver, convicted for the 2021 manslaughter of Graham Cameron in Stockton, appeals his 11-year sentence. The 'damaged' man showed no remorse for the stabbing and fire.
Ex-Navy Captain Dies After Alleged Gardener Assault
Former Royal Australian Navy Captain Marcia Chalmers, 86, has died after an alleged assault by a gardener in her Glebe home. The man now faces a manslaughter charge.
Wollongong fatal crash and manslaughter trials fast-tracked
Four men accused in separate fatal incidents in the Illawarra will face trial in 2026 after their cases were brought forward from 2027. Get the latest court updates.
DPP challenges overturned murder conviction in High Court
ACT's top prosecutor argues appeal court used 'mere speculation' to overturn Michael O'Connell's murder conviction. High Court to decide if case will be heard.
Tobias Moran Challenges Simone Strobel Murder Investigation
Tobias Moran claims bias tainted the investigation into his partner Simone Strobel's 2005 murder. Read about his fight to clear his name in this Australian crime case.
Sporting chairman jailed for child rape kept role
Exclusive investigation reveals how Canberra rugby league referees chairman David Adams continued in role after child rape conviction. Read the shocking details.
Kiama man loses drug appeal over 1kg haul
A Kiama man found with over 1kg of 'bute' has failed to overturn his conviction for commercial drug supply, despite arguing it was for personal use. Read the full court ruling.
Geelong driver pleads guilty to hit-run manslaughter
A Geelong man has admitted to the hit-run manslaughter of beloved local Bryce Trower, whose body was discovered on a Leopold roadside in a tragic case that shocked the community.
Cairns man guilty of partner's manslaughter
Brendon Paul Woolla convicted of manslaughter for the 2022 death of Anita Wolmby after pleading not guilty to murder in emotional Cairns Supreme Court case.
Ex-MP Gareth Ward jailed for sexual assault convictions
Disgraced former NSW politician Gareth Ward begins two-year prison term after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy and a young man while serving as MP.
Ex-MP Gareth Ward jailed for sexual assault
Disgraced former NSW politician Gareth Ward receives 5-year, 9-month prison sentence after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a teenage boy and young man.
Jesmond Stabbing: Smith Guilty of Manslaughter
A Newcastle court delivers a manslaughter verdict in the tragic Jesmond stabbing case that claimed a young man's life, with sentencing scheduled for June.
Cairns manslaughter trial hears alleged phone confession
A Cairns court hears shocking testimony about an alleged phone call admission in the ongoing manslaughter trial of Brendon Woolla over the death of John Liddle.
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