Perth Tobacco Wars: Hamad Charged, Luxury Items Seized
Maytham Hamad, brother of Kazem Hamad, faces court as police seize Lamborghinis and designer goods in Perth's escalating tobacco conflict. Read the latest developments.
Category : Political Scandals
PM insists Higgins payout wasn't political decision
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses controversy over Brittany Higgins' $2.4 million compensation, denying political involvement in the settlement process.
Ex-BGC lawyer gets 9 years for child sex offences
Ryan Hawkins, former BGC lawyer, sentenced to 9 years prison for 26 child sex abuse crimes. Judge condemns predatory behaviour and distribution of abuse material.
Rebels boss died from cocaine overdose in custody
Coroner's inquest reveals Rebels motorcycle club boss Jamie Ginn died from cocaine toxicity while in Perth Watch House custody. Family seeks answers.
Trump calls reporter 'piggy' over Epstein files questioning
US President Donald Trump called a female reporter 'piggy' during questioning about the Epstein files and later labelled another journalist 'terrible'. Get the full story.
Prison officer sentenced for inmate relationship
Former prison officer Matice Henaway receives suspended sentence for inappropriate relationship with inmate at Townsville Correctional Centre. Full details.
Geelong Court Cases: Wednesday 19 November 2025
Complete coverage of Geelong County Court proceedings for Wednesday 19 November 2025. Discover who appeared and their charges in today's court listings.
Geelong Court Appearances for November 19 Detailed
Complete rundown of all cases heard at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Wednesday November 19. Discover the charges, defendants and outcomes from today's proceedings.
KAP Denies Strong Links to Chinese Communist Party
Katter's Australian Party refutes claims of strong connections to political consultant with Chinese Communist Party ties. Read the full investigation details.
Hinchinbrook LNP candidate linked to $1.7m underpayment
LNP candidate for Hinchinbrook linked to company that underpaid workers $1.7 million. Read about the political implications and Fair Work investigation.
Geelong man admits handling stolen property
John Donnelly faces court after pleading guilty to handling stolen goods worth thousands in Geelong. Learn about the case details and sentencing expectations.
Police hunt two men after Geelong West brick attack
Two men sought after bricks thrown at Geelong West home in targeted attack. Police urge witnesses to come forward with information about the disturbing incident.
Man gets 28 years for murdering ex-partner in Ballarat
Lachlan Young, 23, receives a 28-year sentence for strangling his ex-partner, placing her body in a car, and setting it alight. He attempted to frame the murder as a suicide.
Geelong Magistrates' Court Cases November 18
Complete coverage of Tuesday's proceedings at Geelong Magistrates' Court. See who appeared and what charges were heard in today's local justice update.
Child Safety Inquiry Rejects Secret Evidence Bid
Queensland's child protection inquiry denies government request for confidential staff testimony. Commission insists on transparency in Cairns hearing. Read the latest developments.
Geelong man jailed for Malop St armed robbery
Teawhiawhi Moanawharenui sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for armed robbery at Geelong tobacco store. Read the full court details and sentencing.
Jury visits Toyah Cordingley alleged murder scene
The jury in Rajwinder Singh's murder trial has inspected Wangetti Beach where Toyah Cordingley was allegedly killed. Key evidence examined during scene visit.
Man accused of harassing Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer
A Canberra court hears a man sent 'aggressive and vile' texts to high-profile lawyer Zali Burrows. Read the latest on this bizarre harassment case.
Violent Victorian teens sent to Gold Coast holidays
Exclusive: Victorian teenage criminals reportedly sent to Gold Coast theme parks for rehabilitation using NDIS funding. Taxpayers foot the bill for controversial program.
WA Police Search for Jason Cockie in Ballajura Area
WA Police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate Jason James Cockie, 53, who may assist with an ongoing investigation. Last seen in Ballajura area. Do not approach.
Trump and Greene clash over Epstein files release
Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with Trump, siding with Democrats to force a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files. The public feud escalates as Trump withdraws his support.
Gilligans party-goers sentenced for cocaine supply
Four people involved in cocaine supply at Cairns' Gilligans Backpackers receive sentences. Discover the court outcomes and police investigation details.
Geelong man jailed for 12 years over multiple rapes
Michael Walmsley has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple rape charges in Geelong. Read the full court details.
Machine gun attack targets Melbourne homes in north
A gunman armed with a machine gun opened fire on two family homes in Melbourne's northern suburbs in a terrifying late-night ambush. Police confirm targeted attack. WATCH VIDEO
Targeted shooting at Sydney home, no injuries
Multiple shots fired into suburban Casula home in suspected targeted attack. Police seek dashcam footage as Sydney experiences spike in public shootings. No one injured.
WA Prison Guards Give Explicit Colouring Books
Sympathetic guards at Melaleuca Women's Prison provided sexually explicit colouring books to female inmates, sparking a major investigation into staff misconduct.
SA Anti-Abortion Campaigner's Social Media Spend Sparks Debate
South Australian parliament debates controversial anti-abortion campaigner's significant Meta advertising expenditure during heated legislative session. Read the full story.
Sydney man dodges jail for child abuse material
A Sydney man has been granted a release order after pleading guilty to accessing over 22,000 files of child abuse material. Learn the details of the case and sentencing.
Townsville drug dealer sentenced in court
Jean-Michael La Reservee receives prison sentence for supplying dangerous drugs in Townsville. Learn about the court's decision and police investigation.
CFMEU corruption problems revealed in leaked meeting
CFMEU national secretary Zach Smith exposes union's corruption issues in leaked meeting details. Read the explosive revelations shaking Australia's construction industry.
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