Derby Driver Jailed After Breaching Sentence for Fatal Crash
A young driver who killed a pedestrian while intoxicated in Derby has been imprisoned after breaching the conditions of her suspended sentence.
Category : Constitutional Law
Wollongong Courts: Thief, Ex-Bikie, Teacher in Legal Drama
A week of high-profile cases in Wollongong courts includes a thief who danced after a failed robbery, an ex-bikie boss denying kidnapping, and a teacher seeking separate trials for abuse allegations.
Gus Lamont Family Lawyers: New Era in SA Family Law
Gus Lamont Family Lawyers, a prominent Adelaide firm, is expanding its services to better support families across South Australia with innovative legal solutions.
Tony Mokbel Free After Court Withdraws Final Drug Charge
Gangland figure Tony Mokbel has been declared a free man in Melbourne after prosecutors withdrew his last drug trafficking charge. The notorious underworld boss, who famously fled to Greece in 2006 via Western Australia, expressed relief after nearly two
WA Police Officer Seeks Plea Deal in Assault Case
A 23-year-old WA police officer charged with assaulting a woman during an arrest in Perth's south is negotiating a plea deal with prosecutors to resolve the case without going to trial.
Bruce Stabbing Murder: New Details Revealed in Court
The ACT Supreme Court hears harrowing details of a domestic violence murder in Bruce, where a 74-year-old man killed his partner in a frenzied stabbing attack. Medical evidence and legal arguments presented.
Charge Upgraded to Murder After Fatal Punch in Perth
Brodie Jake Dewar faces a murder charge after allegedly fatally punching Tim Picton in Perth. The case highlights escalating violence and legal consequences in Australia.
Witness Coached in Courtroom by Daughter in Kennedy Case
A key witness in the Louise St John Kennedy case, Prudence Manners, was found to have been coached in the courtroom by her daughter, raising concerns about trial integrity and witness tampering.
ACT Cabinet Documents to Be Released Much Faster Under New Law
The ACT Legislative Assembly has passed legislation that will dramatically reduce processing times for cabinet document requests, cutting delays from over a year to under two months to enhance government transparency.
Man Sentenced Over Huskisson Brawl That Terrified Diners
A Basin View man has been sentenced for his role in a violent street brawl in Huskisson that caused restaurants to close and left the public fearful. The incident involved eight men and resulted in community-based penalties.
Townsville District Court Sittings Start February 6
The District Court of Queensland will hold sittings in Townsville from February 6, addressing a range of criminal and civil cases in the region.
Warilla Drunk Driver Walks Free After Jail Sentence
A Warilla man jailed for high-range drink-driving after flipping his car has been released on bail pending an appeal, despite recording a blood alcohol reading five times the legal limit.
Townsville Man Sentenced for Supplying Drugs to Minor
A Townsville man has been sentenced in the Supreme Court for supplying dangerous drugs to a minor, highlighting ongoing community concerns about youth drug exposure.
Chief Justice Calls for Court IT Upgrades After 20-Year Hiatus
Western Australia's Chief Justice Peter Quinlan has issued a powerful call for urgent technological upgrades in state courts, highlighting systemic delays and infrastructure failures during his first Opening of the Legal Year address in two decades.
Cessnock Man Charged Over Nazi Symbol on Bin
A 44-year-old Cessnock man has been ordered to appear in court for allegedly displaying a Nazi symbol on a garbage bin in the Hunter region. This incident follows increased police enforcement after recent legislative reforms.
Alleged ISIS Terrorist Sparks Court Security Standoff in Melbourne
Neil Prakash, once labelled Australia's most-wanted alleged ISIS terrorist, has created an extraordinary security dilemma in Melbourne's Supreme Court, with elite guards unable to leave his side during sensitive national security evidence hearings.
Perth Terror Suspect Identity Suppressed
A Perth man charged with terrorism offences following an Australia Day incident has his identity concealed under a court suppression order to ensure his safety in custody.
Yung Filly Rape Trial Advances in WA After Extradition
UK rapper Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, known as Yung Filly, faces trial in Western Australia for alleged rape after being extradited from the UK, with proceedings moving forward in Perth.
Reptile Zoo Worker's Victims Detail Trauma in Court
Two victims sexually assaulted as teenagers by a Canberra reptile zoo employee have described their trauma in court, saying their favourite place became a place of fear.
Tony Mokbel Avoids Retrial in Lawyer X Case
Notorious gangland figure Tony Mokbel will not face a retrial for drug trafficking charges, with the DPP set to confirm the decision in court on Friday, marking a key development in the Lawyer X scandal.
Woman Arrested for Driving Disqualified Twice in an Hour
A 45-year-old woman from the Hunter Valley has been arrested after allegedly being caught driving while disqualified twice on the same highway within just one hour near Muswellbrook.
Cringila heroin dealer sentenced as 'dealer of misery'
A Cringila man has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for drug supply offences, with a magistrate condemning his 'positive' attitude towards heroin distribution.
Townsville District Court Sittings Start February 5
The Townsville District Court will begin its scheduled sittings on February 5, handling a range of local cases. This session is part of the court's regular operations to address legal matters in the region efficiently.
Cairns Court: Thursday's Cases and Charges
A summary of the cases and charges heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Thursday, February 5, detailing the individuals involved and the legal proceedings.
Cairns District Court Sittings Resume in February (05.02.2026)
The Cairns District Court has resumed its sittings for February 2024, handling a range of cases from criminal to civil matters in the Far North Queensland region.
North QLD Prisoners with 2026 Parole Eligibility List
A comprehensive list of North Queensland prisoners eligible for parole consideration in 2026 has been released, detailing individuals in the region's correctional system.
Warren Entsch Wins Artwork Case in Cairns Small Claims
Former federal politician Warren Entsch has successfully won a small claims case in Cairns against his ex-partner over the ownership of unframed artworks, with the court ruling in his favour.
Curley Applies for Bail in Townsville Assault Case
Navarone Thomas Curley has applied for bail in the Townsville Magistrates Court following an alleged attack on a woman, with the case highlighting local legal proceedings.
Govt Delays Stall Child Abuse Cases Against Guard
ACT Supreme Court hears allegations of sexual abuse by a prison guard against 10 former child inmates, with government delays preventing cases from progressing.
Canberra's Justice System Under Fire Over Racial Disparities
A new Productivity Commission report highlights alarming gaps in ACT's criminal justice system, with First Nations people 25 times more likely to be imprisoned than others.
Page 11 of 28