A 61-year-old Central Coast man has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding the Australian government through a scam involving visa applications and business grants. Read the full details of the case.
Hunter MP Dan Repacholi opposes new gun laws, splitting with PM Albanese after the Bondi massacre. The Olympian-turned-politician argues changes unfairly target responsible owners.
A 23-year-old WA police constable has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a woman during an arrest in Perth's western suburbs. He will face court again in February.
A 29-year-old man has been refused bail after allegedly travelling from Sydney to Canberra to meet a 14-year-old girl. Police say he groomed her online. Read the full court details.
A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launches Australia's biggest firearm buyback since 1996. The scheme aims to reduce the nation's 4 million guns. Read the full details.
Australian Defence Force personnel from Townsville's Lavarack Barracks faced court for serious offences including assault and dangerous driving in 2025. Read the full report.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was denied a central mourning role after the Bondi attack, sparking a political crisis over anti-Semitism. Read the full analysis of the government's response and the shifting landscape.
The Cairns District Court handed down sentences for serious assault, fraud, and drug trafficking on December 19. Read the full details of the cases and judicial outcomes.
A full summary of Friday's proceedings at the Cairns Magistrates Court, including charges of drink driving, assault, and drug possession. Read the latest local legal outcomes.
A summary of cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday, December 19, including outcomes for traffic, theft, and assault charges. Read the full list of appearances and results.
A summary of cases heard at the Geelong Magistrates' Court on Friday, December 19. Details on charges, outcomes, and key legal proceedings from the day's docket.
A Queensland mother will stand trial accused of staging her four-year-old son's drowning death in a backyard pool. Meanwhile, Bondi mourners held a paddle-out tribute for massacre victims.
Clint Victor Alaban has been sentenced to prison for a series of property crimes in Ingham. Read the full details of the court's decision and the impact on the community.
Canberra Times readers argue John Howard is not positioned to lecture PM Albanese on security failures, drawing parallels to Israeli leader Netanyahu's record. The letters also cover Bondi, Summernats, and climate threats.
A parliamentary inquiry has recommended the ACT government halt Woolworths' proposed land purchase at Hawker Village until extensive community consultation is completed. Read the details.
Former Labor MP Mike Kelly accuses the Albanese government of moving too slowly to strengthen hate speech laws and tackle extremism, as new measures are unveiled. Read the full story.
Pressure mounts on the Albanese government to call a royal commission into the Bondi massacre. Analysis reveals leadership failures and delayed action on hate speech laws.
New data reveals more than a third of Australian Public Service agencies failed to meet targets for bringing core work in-house, despite overall savings exceeding $542 million. Discover which departments struggled and which excelled.
Chaos erupted in Melbourne's CBD as a large group of teens clashed with police, leaving officers injured and leading to 15 arrests. Full details on the disturbance and police response.
The Australian government announces stricter migration rules following the Bondi Junction attack. Learn about the new security measures and policy changes.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says he is prepared to recall parliament if needed following the Bondi Junction massacre. The state government is monitoring the situation closely.
A major national security review is underway following the Bondi terror attack. Authorities are assessing the threat landscape and community safety measures. Read the latest updates.
PM Anthony Albanese reveals a major legislative package targeting hate speech, online extremism, and social division. Learn the key changes and their impact.
A Perth man has been hit with four additional terrorism charges as part of an ongoing investigation. Read the latest on the case and the police response.
PM Albanese announces anti-hate laws after Bondi Beach massacre, but Jewish leaders say action comes 801 days too late. Read the full analysis.
WA's mid-year review reveals a $7.5bn revenue windfall from iron ore and gold, delivering an eighth straight surplus. Treasurer Rita Saffioti defends no new cost-of-living measures. Read the full analysis.
A former top US intelligence officer says Australian agencies failed to share critical clues before the Bondi massacre. Could better intel sharing have prevented the tragedy? Read the full analysis.
Giuseppe Scaffidi, husband of disgraced former Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi, has been found guilty of assaulting an 82-year-old woman. Read the full court details.
Queensland Police are investigating a non-specific threat made against Westfield North Lakes, urging caution. The alert follows the recent Bondi Beach terror attack. Read the latest updates.