$1.5 million cash found hidden in van lounge, two charged
Two men face court after NSW police discover $1.5 million in cash concealed inside a lounge in a van during a routine stop on the Hume Highway. Read the full details.
Two men face court after NSW police discover $1.5 million in cash concealed inside a lounge in a van during a routine stop on the Hume Highway. Read the full details.
Shakira Adams sentenced to 14 years jail for the culpable driving death of Matthew McLuckie in a high-speed, head-on collision on Hindmarsh Drive. Read the full court report.
A 59-year-old Mooroobool man faces serious assault charges after being shot by police in Cairns. The incident occurred on Elphinstone St following reports of a man with a knife. Read the latest.
Peter Ryan, the former top cop who reformed the NSW Police Force after the Wood Royal Commission, has died. Read about his turbulent tenure and lasting legacy.
Police in Far North Queensland have uncovered a significant weapons cache and cannabis plantation in a major operation. Read the full details of the raids and arrests.
A 53-year-old man has been charged with serious assault after being shot by police in Cairns. The incident occurred on Friday night on Anderson Street. Read the full details.
A detailed look at the cases heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Tuesday, December 16, including traffic violations, drug possession, and theft. Discover the outcomes and legal proceedings.
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.
A Cairns man, just spared jail on other charges, was caught in a major meth trafficking bust hours later. Read the shocking details of the police sting.
Australian authorities have seized over 400kg of illegal drugs using a custom AI model. The 2025 State of the Service report highlights AI's role in boosting public service innovation and capability.
A Geelong dentist facing serious drug charges has been granted bail after a court heard of his $3.6 million gambling losses at Crown Casino. Read the full details of the case.
As Canberra faces a deadly overdose crisis, experts reveal stigma and access barriers prevent drug users from getting the most effective treatment: opioid prescription therapy. Learn why.
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.
The families of two constables killed in the Wieambilla ambush are suing NSW and Queensland police for nervous shock, alleging negligence. They seek changes to prevent future tragedies.
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.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch expresses frustration as alleged drug trafficker Arash Ebrahimi-Far remains in Iran, delaying justice for six years. Read the latest on the stalled extradition case.
A cheeky platypus interrupted a historical tour at Hamilton Hume's Cooma Cottage, sparking a conversation about Australia's iconic wildlife and the best places to spot echidnas in the ACT and NSW South Coast.
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.
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.
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.
Serena Williams has emphatically denied a return to tennis after appearing on the sport's drug-testing list. The 23-time Grand Slam champ says the 'wildfire is crazy'.
Mycal John Reiss, accused of trafficking commercial quantities of drugs in Geelong, has been refused bail. The court heard details of the alleged operation. Read the latest.
Saifu Savage has been sentenced to prison for street-level cocaine dealing in Cairns. The court heard he sold drugs to undercover police in popular nightlife spots. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
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.
Queensland Police remove on-call allowances from Cape York officers, sparking union outrage and concerns about remote policing. Learn about the impacts.
A 16-year-old boy was hit by a police vehicle after fleeing arrest near Gordon Railway Station. The teen was treated for minor injuries as investigations continue.