A NSW Supreme Court judge has ruled claims by former Cessnock councillors over the Liberal Party's candidate nomination failure are 'reasonably arguable'. The case will proceed, seeking accountability.
Queensland's political leaders unite to back a major $100 million overhaul for Townsville's CBD revival, aiming to transform Flinders Street and boost the local economy. Read the full plan.
Federal MP Phillip Thompson demands urgent briefing from intelligence chiefs following the Bondi Junction stabbing attack, raising serious questions about national security oversight.
A Cairns man has been sentenced to prison for a sustained, masked home invasion and assault on his former business partner. Read the shocking details of the attack and the court's decision.
A busy week in Wollongong courts saw ex-footballer Wendell Sailor arrested, Trent Merrin avoid conviction for crypto theft, and a $2.5 million embezzlement case. Read the latest local legal news.
Paul Murray condemns Anthony Albanese's inaction on rising anti-Israel sentiment in Australia, calling it a failure of leadership. Read the full analysis.
A Sydney man has appeared in a Perth court charged over a massive 170kg cocaine seizure. Siafolau Peter Siafolau faces possession charges following the multi-million dollar bust.
As Australia mourns 15 lives lost in the Bondi attack, the nation faces a critical choice. This editorial examines the call for a royal commission, community solidarity, and the path forward against hate.
Lauren Darul, accused of stabbing chef Wan Lai in Melbourne's CBD, has had bail revoked and will return to prison. The Supreme Court cited changed medical circumstances.
Queensland's corruption watchdog charges four over alleged bribes from a medical device company. One suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.
Former Town of Cambridge mayor Keri Shannon has been ordered to issue a public apology and pay costs but avoids formal censure by the State Administrative Tribunal. Get the full details.
Perth councils secure increased police patrols at iconic beaches like Cottesloe this weekend following Sydney's Bondi terror attack. Community leaders call for reassurance.
Ashley Charles Batson, a UK national, has appeared in court via video link from prison, charged over an alleged violent incident at Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre. Read the latest on this serious case.
New crime data exposes Geelong's most dangerous suburbs. See the shocking figures for Corio, Norlane, and more. Find out what's being done to tackle crime in your area.
WA's corruption watchdog issues a stark warning after a senior Perth rail manager helped a friend's company win taxpayer-funded work. Read the full report.
A coroner found authorities missed a key chance to assess risk before a child snatcher was murdered by a fellow inmate at Hakea Prison. Read the full findings.
A 61-year-old Central Coast man has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding the Australian government through a scam involving visa applications and business grants. Read the full details of the case.
Hunter MP Dan Repacholi opposes new gun laws, splitting with PM Albanese after the Bondi massacre. The Olympian-turned-politician argues changes unfairly target responsible owners.
A 23-year-old WA police constable has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a woman during an arrest in Perth's western suburbs. He will face court again in February.
A 29-year-old man has been refused bail after allegedly travelling from Sydney to Canberra to meet a 14-year-old girl. Police say he groomed her online. Read the full court details.
A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launches Australia's biggest firearm buyback since 1996. The scheme aims to reduce the nation's 4 million guns. Read the full details.
Australian Defence Force personnel from Townsville's Lavarack Barracks faced court for serious offences including assault and dangerous driving in 2025. Read the full report.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was denied a central mourning role after the Bondi attack, sparking a political crisis over anti-Semitism. Read the full analysis of the government's response and the shifting landscape.
The Cairns District Court handed down sentences for serious assault, fraud, and drug trafficking on December 19. Read the full details of the cases and judicial outcomes.
A full summary of Friday's proceedings at the Cairns Magistrates Court, including charges of drink driving, assault, and drug possession. Read the latest local legal outcomes.
A summary of cases heard at Townsville Magistrates Court on Friday, December 19, including outcomes for traffic, theft, and assault charges. Read the full list of appearances and results.
A summary of cases heard at the Geelong Magistrates' Court on Friday, December 19. Details on charges, outcomes, and key legal proceedings from the day's docket.
A Queensland mother will stand trial accused of staging her four-year-old son's drowning death in a backyard pool. Meanwhile, Bondi mourners held a paddle-out tribute for massacre victims.
Clint Victor Alaban has been sentenced to prison for a series of property crimes in Ingham. Read the full details of the court's decision and the impact on the community.