Category : Political Scandals


Geelong man denied bail after Bell Park siege drama

A Geelong man has been denied bail following a dramatic police siege in Bell Park, facing serious charges including assault and false imprisonment after a domestic incident turned into an hours-long standoff.

Police Commissioner defends helicopter use

Victoria Police Commissioner Mike Bush responds to allegations he used taxpayer-funded helicopter flights for personal trips with his wife, defending the transport as necessary for official duties.

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.

Hunter faces sexual assault charges in NSW court

Robert Collin Wallace, a 42-year-old hunter from NSW, has been charged with multiple sexual assault offences following a police investigation. The accused appeared in Queanbeyan Local Court and will face further proceedings in August.

Jobs for Mates Review: What We Know

An explosive review into controversial 'jobs for mates' appointments within Australia's public service has uncovered troubling practices. Here's what you need to know about the findings and the political firestorm surrounding its release.

Bayswater Shooting: Gunman Hunt After Man Shot

A man was shot in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, running bleeding through Bayswater streets as the armed assailant remains at large in a brazen daylight attack that has police scrambling.

Newcastle police hunt ends with dramatic arrest

A tense police manhunt across Newcastle has concluded with the arrest of 38-year-old Christopher James McLoughney following an alleged domestic violence incident and dramatic escape attempt.

Cancer patient denied bail in Canberra murder case

ACT Supreme Court refuses bail for 27-year-old cancer patient accused of murdering 61-year-old Irma Palasics during violent home invasion. Details of the alleged crime and court proceedings revealed.

Ex-MP Gareth Ward jailed for sexual assault

Disgraced former NSW politician Gareth Ward receives 5-year, 9-month prison sentence after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a teenage boy and young man.

Page 29 of 30
Pickt mobile sticky banner — logo, tagline and CTA button