Townsville District Court November Sittings Schedule

Townsville's District Court resumes operations this November with a packed schedule of criminal and civil matters. Get the latest on court dates, case types, and what to expect during the November 6-24 sittings.

Phillip Welty cleared of indecent assault charges

Phillip Welty has been acquitted of all indecent assault charges in the ACT Supreme Court after a judge found significant inconsistencies in the prosecution's case. The verdict concludes a lengthy legal battle that began with allegations from 2021.

Chris Masters reinstated for War Memorial lecture

Award-winning investigative journalist Chris Masters has been re-invited to deliver the CEW Bean Memorial Lecture after the Australian War Memorial reversed its decision to cancel his appearance over concerns about his reporting on Australian special forc

Defence's $254M Canberra lease deal exposed

Exclusive details reveal the Department of Defence's quarter-billion dollar property deal in Canberra, securing long-term office space at Brindabella Park with significant taxpayer investment.

Coalition Crisis: Time for Political Divorce?

Growing tensions and policy disagreements are raising serious questions about the future of Australia's conservative alliance. Experts weigh in on whether the political marriage has run its course.

Sussan Ley Confident Amid Leadership Speculation

Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley remains confident in her position despite growing leadership chatter within Coalition ranks. As Peter Dutton faces internal pressure, Ley asserts her focus remains on serving Australian families.

Perth's $1B+ Riverside Revamp Axed Over Budget

WA Premier Roger Cook's ambitious plan to transform Perth's riverside precinct has been officially scrapped after costs ballooned beyond $1 billion, dealing a major blow to the city's urban renewal hopes.

Defrocked priest faces more child sex charges in WA

Disgraced Catholic priest Patrick Holmes, already serving prison time for child sex offences, now confronts additional historical charges as Western Australian authorities continue investigating his dark past.

Newcastle Ocean Baths Documents Show Evidence Gap

The Friends of Newcastle Ocean Baths claim newly released documents expose critical information gaps in the council's redevelopment plans for the heritage-listed site, raising concerns about transparency and community consultation.

Perth Mayor Zempilas may review net zero target

Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas signals potential review of city's net zero emissions target amid growing pressure from business community and federal Liberal party's climate policy reconsideration.

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