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Prison guard basher's sentence overturned

An inmate who launched a violent attack on four prison guards in Cessnock has had his community sentence overturned and will now serve time in prison. Read the full story.

ACT Jail Fails Rehabilitation Mission: Report

A damning review reveals Canberra's Alexander Maconochie Centre is failing its rehabilitative mission, with widespread boredom, drug access, and staff reporting toxic culture. Urgent reforms needed.

Townsville District Court Cases November 26

Townsville District Court delivered significant rulings on November 26. Read about the criminal cases, sentencing outcomes, and court proceedings from the latest sittings.

Child murderer von Einem moved to Yatala for final days

Convicted child murderer Bevan Spencer von Einem, 79, has been transferred to Yatala Labour Prison where he will die. The killer never applied for parole since 2007. Download the 7NEWS app for breaking news.

Former rugby player sentenced for Newcastle punch

Former Tongan test rugby player Penikolo Kula Latu receives a community sentence for a one-punch assault that left an off-duty police officer with serious injuries at a Newcastle nightclub.

Bellambi murderer sentencing delayed until 2026

Paul John Cairney, convicted of murdering Jason Smith in Bellambi, won't be sentenced until 2026 due to legal delays. The case has faced multiple postponements since the 2022 killing.

Postcard Bandit Loses False Imprisonment Bid

Notorious bank robber Brenden 'Postcard Bandit' Abbott fails in false imprisonment lawsuit against WA but has prison sentence reduced by years. Read the court details.

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