Cairns District Court December 18 Sentencing Results
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.
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.
Sydney's Bondi Beach was the scene of a horrific terror attack Sunday night, with two gunmen killing over a dozen people. The youngest victim, 10-year-old Matilda, is being farewelled today. Read the latest.
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.
Sydney's Bondi Beach reels after a deadly terror attack leaves 16 dead. Alleged gunman awakes from coma as funerals for victims commence. Latest updates and national reaction.
Following the Bondi terror attack, letters to the editor reveal public praise for a hero shop owner, frustration over political point-scoring, and urgent calls to combat antisemitism.
Naveed Akram, 24, has emerged from a coma, allowing counter-terror police their first chance to question him over the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15. The nation mourns its deadliest anti-Semitic attack.
Sydney's Bondi Beach was shattered by a deadly terror attack during a Chanukah celebration. As families fled gunmen, pets were lost in the chaos. Read how a pet detective helped reunite them.
Rabbi Eli Feldman pays tribute to victims of the Bondi terror attack and visits his close friend fighting for life in ICU. The attack occurred during a Hanukkah celebration.
Dashcam footage reveals a civilian's brave attempt to disarm an attacker during the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting. 15 killed in Australia's worst mass shooting since Port Arthur.
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.
A man is recovering in Townsville University Hospital after a brutal shark attack at Cid Harbour. The community rallies as he prepares to spend Christmas away from family.
A 39-year-old woman has died after a violent dog attack in her Whyalla home. The pitbull mastiff cross was seized and euthanised. Read the latest details.
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 South Australian woman has died after being attacked by her own dog in Whyalla Stuart. Emergency services responded but could not save her. The incident is under investigation.
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.
The ACT government moves to stop child sex offenders using good character references to reduce sentences. New family violence safety notices also proposed.
Anthony Larmah, 25, has been sentenced to three years in prison for a violent home invasion and attack on a Belmont mother with a meat cleaver. Read the full court details.
A Canberra man's five-year campaign of lies, including fake medical certificates and perjury, only worsened his fate. Read how his deception led to a four-year prison sentence.
A woman in her 20s has died and a man was injured in a vicious dog attack in Fitzroy Crossing. Police and rangers are investigating the tragic incident.
A woman has died and a man is injured after a severe dog attack in Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia. Police are investigating the tragic incident.
Robert Clive Gloss has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for a series of offences including assault and property damage. Read the full details of his sentencing.
Senior Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang member Jason Keith Whiteside sentenced to four years imprisonment for cocaine possession discovered in his clearly labelled lunch bag in Cairns.
Cairns District Court delivers multiple sentencings including child sex offences and assault cases. Get the latest court updates and legal outcomes from Far North Queensland.