Category : Crime and Courts


WA Drivers Face Fines for Little-Known Road Rules

New research reveals lesser-known road rules catching out WA drivers and motorists across Australia, with fines ranging from $100 to $1000 for offences like improper fog light use and mobile phone violations.

Fugitive swims river after stolen Bentley chase

A man wanted for violent offences remains on the run after leading police on a cross-border pursuit, abandoning a stolen Bentley, and swimming across the Murray River to evade capture.

Jury Deadlocked in Canberra Stealthing Case

A jury failed to reach verdicts in the trial of Yolynn Chetty, accused of stealthing two sex workers in Canberra. The case involved allegations of removing condoms without consent.

Sally Gearin backs NT child safety law changes

Sally Gearin, NT's most senior female lawyer, supports the government's plan to replace the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle with a safety-first approach in child protection laws.

13-Year-Old Charged with Planning School Attack

A 13-year-old boy has been charged after counter-terrorism detectives allegedly found plans to kill 'small and easy targets' at a Queensland school, inspired by online extremist content.

Dementia Patients at Risk of Labor's 'Death Tax' on Trusts

Australians with dementia could face a 'death tax' under Labor's plan to impose a 30% minimum tax on discretionary testamentary trusts from July 2028, with experts warning of a 'horrible trap' for those unable to change their wills.

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