A detailed look at the cases heard at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Thursday, December 18, featuring charges of assault, theft, and driving offences. Read the full list of appearances and outcomes.
A detailed look at the cases heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Thursday, December 18, including assault, theft, and traffic offences. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
A man was jailed for a violent home invasion assault in Cairns. Get the full details on this and other District Court sentences for drug and fraud crimes.
Fremantle Council has voted to change planning rules, requiring new small bars to seek approval to address noise issues. Find out what this means for the port city's nightlife.
A Townsville man has been sentenced in the Magistrates Court for supplying drugs within a correctional facility. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Revelations about the Bondi gunman have sparked a national push for tighter laws, but Canberra's outdated, paper-based firearms registry obscures where guns are concentrated. Discover the data black hole.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has not ruled out reductions in public service staffing as agencies are ordered to find savings. MYEFO shows a spike in separation costs.
The WA government unveils a budget plan offering $10,000 cash to attract 1000 skilled tradies to Perth, aiming to tackle the housing crisis and build more homes. Read the full strategy.
Wollongong City Council has finalised a new seven-year domestic waste management contract worth over $140 million with Remondis, starting July 2027. Read the details of the deal.
A Cairns real estate agent told a court he used his Uber's doors as a shield during a violent road rage attack. Read the shocking details of the assault and the legal outcome.
Nearly half of Cockburn residents say a proposed $7 million upgrade for Beeliar Reserve and Community Centre is inadequate. Read the community's concerns and the council's response.
Cockburn councillors vote 7-2 to bring public petitions back to council meetings, overturning a 2017 policy. The move aims to enhance local democracy despite staff concerns over cost.
The Town of East Fremantle faces a doubling of audit fees and a missed deadline for its annual report, linked to the East Fremantle Community Park finances. Read the latest local government update.
Shire of Murray CEO Dean Unsworth has been awarded the 2025 Local Government Leader of the Year title at the IPAA WA Achievement Awards. Discover his collaborative leadership and key achievements.
Canning Council votes 7-2 to fund Mayor Patrick Hall's trip to the 2025 World Cities Summit in Singapore, sparking debate over the city's global role and foreign-funded travel.
South Australia's Chief Justice Chris Kourakis unveils landmark AI guidelines for courts as his final major initiative. Explore the impact on legal proceedings and judicial change.
Naveed Akram faces 59 terror-related charges over the Bondi incident. The accused appeared in Sydney court, with the case adjourned until February. Read the latest details.
The Bondi Junction stabbings force Australia to confront a grim global pattern of Islamist terror, mirroring France's long battle since the Charlie Hebdo attacks.
WA Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti outlines 10 crucial things we cannot allow to be lost to those who seek to divide our community. Read her powerful call for unity.
Detective Senior Constable Cesar Barraza fired the shots that stopped the alleged Bondi gunmen. Two other officers face a long recovery after being critically injured in the line of duty. Read the full story.
Two men face court after NSW police discover $1.5 million in cash concealed inside a lounge in a van during a routine stop on the Hume Highway. Read the full details.
Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder, over the Bondi Beach terror shooting. The community begins to bury its victims. Read the latest.
WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby insists religious tension is lower in WA than eastern states after a man was charged for displaying a Nazi symbol. Read the latest.
Port Stephens Council's decision to keep 105 car spaces closed at Birubi Point this summer has locals fearing for swimmer safety and predicting traffic gridlock. Read the full story.
The Albanese government is investigating a surge in psychological injury claims among public servants, driving a workers' compensation bill to $7.9bn this year. Read the full analysis.
WA Police vow zero tolerance for dangerous driving as the festive double demerit period begins. With 178 road deaths this year, officers will flood high-risk zones. Stay safe.
SA Police Commissioner apologises to the family of Bonita Herewane for failures in the 2009 death investigation. Read the full statement and the family's response.
Surf Coast Shire Council urgently requests $3 million from the state government to repair a complex landslide on the Great Ocean Road. The damage threatens the iconic route's stability and safety.
Gun ownership in the Illawarra region has grown to 27,729 registered firearms. Premier Chris Minns pledges the toughest laws in Australia following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Shakira Adams sentenced to 14 years jail for the culpable driving death of Matthew McLuckie in a high-speed, head-on collision on Hindmarsh Drive. Read the full court report.