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Prison guard basher's sentence overturned

An inmate who launched a violent attack on four prison guards in Cessnock has had his community sentence overturned and will now serve time in prison. Read the full story.

Man hospitalised after Palm Island stabbing

A man in his 20s was rushed to hospital with stab wounds following a violent incident on Palm Island. Queensland Police are investigating the assault that occurred Tuesday morning.

Man given probation for public masturbation offence

Matthew John Sorbello received 18 months probation after pleading guilty to public masturbation while intoxicated. The Townsville man's case highlights mental health considerations in sentencing.

Two charged over violent Cairns carjacking

Two men face court over violent carjacking in Cairns CBD. Police allege victims were threatened with a knife during the daylight robbery. Read the latest details.

Police hunt cafe chair attacker after Mayfield brawl

A violent confrontation at a Mayfield cafe has police searching for a man who allegedly assaulted another patron with a chair. The incident occurred at Mayfield's Suspension Espresso, leaving the community shaken.

Newcastle crime spree ends with 12-year jail sentence

A Newcastle man's terrifying crime wave across the Hunter region culminates in a 12-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to multiple violent offences including armed robbery and police pursuit.

Cessnock man jailed for road rage stabbing attack

A Cessnock man's violent road rage attack involving a knife has resulted in a prison sentence. Discover the shocking details of the incident that left another driver seriously injured.

Albany man jailed for slashing sleeping victim's neck

A Western Australian man who sliced a sleeping man's neck down to the bone in a horrific Albany attack has been sentenced to prison. The shocking details of the unprovoked assault revealed in court.

Drunk driver caught at double speed limit

A Norlane man faces serious charges after police caught him driving drunk at 120km/h in a 60km/h zone near Winchelsea, in a shocking display of reckless driving.

NSW prison officers strike over violent incident ruling

Correctional officers across multiple NSW prisons have launched immediate strike action after a disciplinary ruling that found officers used 'reasonable force' during a violent inmate incident, sparking safety concerns across the state's prison system.

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