Cairns Youth Justice Academy Plans Delayed
Plans for a youth justice academy in Cairns are on hold, with officials stating there's no rush to proceed. The project aims to address youth crime through education and rehabilitation.
Plans for a youth justice academy in Cairns are on hold, with officials stating there's no rush to proceed. The project aims to address youth crime through education and rehabilitation.
A man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a 66-year-old woman in Newcastle, sparking a major police operation involving negotiators and heavily-armed officers.
Police are investigating suspicious fires at two pilates studios and a burnt-out sedan on the NSW Central Coast, with no injuries reported in the early morning incidents.
A 22-year-old woman is behind bars accused of stabbing a man at a Carrington hotel in what police allege was a domestic violence incident. The victim was treated at John Hunter Hospital.
A Wollongong court heard a Bellambi woman struck her partner with a glass vase during a drunken argument. The couple claims they are now 'happy' and have quit alcohol.
A 22-year-old woman faces domestic violence charges after an alleged knife assault on a man in Carrington. The victim was hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries. Read the full details.
Police are searching for Brady Chapman, 19, wanted over a stabbing at Marketown in Newcastle West. An 18-year-old victim was hospitalised. Three others are before the courts.
Illawarra police release mugshots of two men on the run. Shaun Thomas, 43, and Caleb Long, 26, are wanted on separate allegations. Authorities ask the public for help locating them.
A 22-year-old woman is in custody following an alleged knife attack on a man at a Young Street venue in Carrington. The victim was hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 51-year-old woman faces court after pleading guilty to orchestrating a large-scale methylamphetamine supply operation worth $47,500, uncovered through extensive text message evidence. Read the full court details.
A 25-year-old man faces court after two alleged armed robberies on William Street, Raymond Terrace, where an employee was assaulted with a metal pole. Police continue investigations.
A 49-year-old man faces court after Raptor Squad officers intercepted an allegedly stolen motorbike in Cessnock, seizing methamphetamine. Read the full details of the police operation.
A Western Suburbs man faces serious charges after police allegedly found a working firearm disguised as a smartphone. Read the full details of the shocking discovery.
A 37-year-old man allegedly attempted to evade police by hiding in a creek bed in Albion Park after a dramatic roadside incident. Read the full court details and bail outcome.
A Raymond Terrace man has admitted to choking a man and stealing his phone during a drug-fuelled sexual tryst. He faces sentencing in Newcastle District Court next month.
A third man has been charged following a violent brawl and alleged stabbing in a Newcastle West car park. An 18-year-old victim was hospitalised with serious injuries. Read the latest.
A 39-year-old man has pleaded guilty to choking and threats to kill during a drug-fuelled sexual tryst in Raymond Terrace. Read the full details of the bizarre case.
A Swansea man accused of displaying Nazi symbolism on a boat has been refused bail in Belmont court. The 32-year-old remains in custody on offensive behaviour charges.
A Wollongong man caught nude sunbathing near a school excursion at Fairy Meadow beach has avoided a conviction. The 62-year-old verbally abused a jogger who photographed him.
An 18-year-old has been granted bail over a violent Marketown car park brawl that left another youth with serious neck injuries. Police allege the incident was a pre-arranged fight caught on CCTV. Read the latest court details.
Police have charged three men after a handgun and a Holden sedan connected a spate of armed robberies in Waratah, Seven Hills, Pyrmont, and Kingswood. Read the full investigation details.
Two 18-year-old men have been arrested and charged following a violent stabbing in Newcastle West. The victim, also 18, was found with wounds to his head and neck.
A serial domestic violence offender is back behind bars after choking his partner in Fairy Meadow. Magistrate Michael Love condemned the 'incredibly frightening' attack. Read the full court details.
A 41-year-old man has been charged following a dramatic stand-off with police in Perth's north-eastern suburbs, where he allegedly threatened officers with weapons. Read the full details of the incident.
A 36-year-old man is behind bars after staff and patrons at an Edgeworth venue wrestled a loaded firearm from him during an alleged armed robbery. No injuries were reported.
Police are investigating a stabbing at Marketown car park in Newcastle West. An 18-year-old man was hospitalised. No arrests have been made. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
A 21-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting two police officers on a South Coast beach, leaving a senior constable with serious facial injuries. Read the full details of the violent arrest.
Three men face multiple charges following an alleged violent brawl at a Hunter Valley venue, where a knife was reportedly involved. Four others were taken to hospital. Read the latest details.
A dramatic police pursuit through West Perth ended in a crash, leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old man and the discovery of drugs and weapons. Read the full details.
NSW Police release mugshots of eight alleged offenders, including four wanted for domestic violence, seeking public help. They are known to frequent nine Illawarra suburbs.