Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing at Villawood
A 29-year-old detainee has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing at Sydney's Villawood Detention Centre. The incident raises serious safety concerns. Read the full details.
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Legal Loophole Could Force WA Police to Release Terrorists
A legal loophole could compel WA Police to free potential terrorists. The Cook Government refuses to amend the law, citing federal responsibility. Read the full analysis.
Norman Rowe jailed for stalking, assault in Geelong
A 63-year-old Geelong man has been sentenced to jail for stalking and unlawfully assaulting a young hospitality worker. Read the full court details and outcome.
UK Man Awaits Deportation Over Alleged Neo-Nazi Ties
Ryan Turner, a British national, is detained in Australia awaiting deportation for alleged links to a neo-Nazi network. The case highlights national security concerns.
British man awaiting deportation over alleged neo-Nazi links
A British national is detained in Australia, facing removal over alleged ties to a neo-Nazi network. The case highlights national security concerns. Read the full story.
MP Gets Home Detention for Assault Before Election
A South Australian MP pleads guilty to assault and receives home detention, casting a shadow over the upcoming state election. Read the full details and political fallout.
Judge declares Cairns police search unlawful
A Cairns judge has thrown out drug evidence, ruling a police search unlawful because an officer relied on the smell of cannabis from months earlier. Read the full ruling details.
Rise in Queensland youth detention as judge warns of thinking deficit
A senior judge reveals a surge in children being sent to detention in Queensland, blaming a critical lack of consequential thinking. Explore the crisis inside our courts.
Woman cuts ankle monitor, flees after 45 charges
A 26-year-old Perth woman is on the run after cutting her ankle monitor. Shanika Louise Williams faces 45 offences, including assault and stealing. Police warn public not to approach.
Youth detention worker sentenced for stealing from coworkers
Tenille Jade Hunter, a former Cleveland Youth Detention Centre employee, has been convicted and sentenced in Townsville for stealing cash and bank cards from her colleagues. Read the full court details.
Judge scolds teen for laughing after sentence variation
A Nowra District Court judge reprimanded a 19-year-old offender for a 'total lack of respect' after he laughed and clapped upon having his jail sentence varied to home detention for a serious unprovoked assault.
Council warns against unlawful living in structures
Hinchinbrook Shire Council issues a formal warning to residents living unlawfully in sheds, caravans, and other structures. Learn the rules and potential fines.
Man jailed for stalking ex-partner in Mount Isa
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.
UK man faces court over alleged Yongah Hill detention centre attack
Ashley Charles Batson, a UK national, has appeared in court via video link from prison, charged over an alleged violent incident at Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre. Read the latest on this serious case.
WA miner fined $2.2m for unlawful operations
Gold Valley Group and owner Yuzheng Xie hit with massive fines for mining without authority. The case follows a worker's death at their Wiluna West site. Read the full details.
Guard rushed to hospital after bashing at Yongah Hill
An immigration guard at Yongah Hill Detention Centre required surgery after a brutal assault by a detainee. The shocking incident raises serious safety concerns.
Coroner demands urgent closure of Unit 18
WA coroner urges immediate shutdown of Casuarina's Unit 18 after damning inquest into 16-year-old Cleveland Dodd's death. Read the shocking findings.
Treasury audit into $2.3bn unlawful state payments
The Treasury Department will review $2.3 billion in unlawful payments to states for energy rebates. Secretary Jenny Wilkinson denies any code of conduct breaches. Full details from the Senate estimates hearing.
WA Terrorism Act loophole forces police to release suspects
A major review of WA's Terrorism Prevention Detention Act reveals a critical flaw that could force police to free terror suspects. Discover the 16 urgent recommendations.
Corruption Scandal in Offshore Detention Revealed
A major whistleblower has detailed systemic corruption in Australia's offshore detention contracts. Discover the shocking allegations and the political fallout. Read the full investigation.
Cleveland Dodd Inquest Findings Date Confirmed
WA Coroners Court confirms December 8 for Cleveland Dodd inquest findings. Get the latest updates on this long-awaited investigation into youth detention death.
Perth Acting CEO Quits Over Council's 'Flawed' Review
Perth's acting CEO resigns after declaring council's workplace culture review unlawful and flawed. Read the explosive details behind the sudden departure.
Pregnant horse shot dead on Queensland property
A pregnant palomino mare worth over $20,000 was found shot dead on a rural Queensland property. Police are investigating the unlawful killing and seeking witnesses.
Banksia Hill riot continues with three on roof
Three detainees remain on Banksia Hill Detention Centre roof as riot enters new day. Authorities working to resolve dangerous standoff in Perth.
Banksia Hill Detention Centre Roof Protest Erupts
Chaos at Banksia Hill Detention Centre as multiple detainees scale roof, throwing projectiles at guards. Police respond to major security incident at Perth juvenile facility.
Court: Man unlawfully detained in unit BBQ area
An ACT court has ruled police unlawfully detained an intoxicated man in a unit complex barbecue area, determining it was not a public place. Read the full legal analysis.
$158M Perth Youth Detention Centre for 2028
WA government reveals design for $158 million high-security youth detention facility, but Unit 18 won't close until 2028. Get the latest on Perth's justice reforms.
Tenders Open for New Youth Detention Facility
WA government opens tenders for new therapeutic youth detention centre at Banksia Hill, replacing controversial Unit 18. Construction timeline extends to 2028.
Minister Rejects Inhumane Treatment Claims at Youth Jail
Queensland's Minister Di Farmer refutes allegations of inhumane conditions at Cleveland Youth Detention Centre, defending staff and facility management. Read the full investigation.
Home detention cut in fatal crash case
A mother's heartbreak as the supervisor who caused her son's death has his sentence reduced. Read the full story of the Newcastle court case and the family's fight for justice.
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