The Townsville District Court has scheduled a series of proceedings for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, with matters ranging from sentencings to trial continuations and mentions.
This public information is published as part of a commitment to open justice, providing the community with transparency regarding court operations. The listings are compiled from data made publicly available by the courts.
Today's Court Schedule
Judge Dearden will preside over cases in Court 4 on Level C throughout the morning. The schedule begins at 9:00 AM with sentencing hearings for Hussein Kugor and Malakai Obah. This will be followed at 10:00 AM by the part-heard trial of Matthew David Bolger.
Mention and Sentence Hearings in Court 3
Concurrently, in Court 3 on Level C, Judge Lynham will oversee a list of matters starting at 9:00 AM. The docket includes mentions for Emma Louise Priddle, Jesse Benjamin West, and Russell David Barney. The listing for Mr. Barney specifically notes that an appearance and legal representatives are required. The session will also include a sentencing for Justin Vaughan Scott.
It is crucial to note that the publication of these names is a record of scheduled court appearances and does not imply any wrongdoing. The individuals named are entitled to the presumption of innocence.
For those seeking previous court lists, a link to the prior Townsville District Court article is available. In a separate matter, the corporate watchdog ASIC continues its action against individuals behind failed companies, with an exposed blacklist naming 1000 banned or disqualified Australian directors and advisers.
