Category : Crime and Courts


Jury Deadlocked in Canberra Stealthing Case

A jury failed to reach verdicts in the trial of Yolynn Chetty, accused of stealthing two sex workers in Canberra. The case involved allegations of removing condoms without consent.

Sally Gearin backs NT child safety law changes

Sally Gearin, NT's most senior female lawyer, supports the government's plan to replace the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle with a safety-first approach in child protection laws.

13-Year-Old Charged with Planning School Attack

A 13-year-old boy has been charged after counter-terrorism detectives allegedly found plans to kill 'small and easy targets' at a Queensland school, inspired by online extremist content.

Dementia Patients at Risk of Labor's 'Death Tax' on Trusts

Australians with dementia could face a 'death tax' under Labor's plan to impose a 30% minimum tax on discretionary testamentary trusts from July 2028, with experts warning of a 'horrible trap' for those unable to change their wills.

Car Crashes into Sydney Hyde Park Fountain

A 21-year-old French tourist drove a hire car into Sydney's Archibald Fountain at Hyde Park early Wednesday. The driver was uninjured and taken for testing. Police are investigating.

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