Ex-cop sentenced for impersonating officer in violent plot
Former WA police officer Bradley Leslie Humble sentenced to six years and eight months for impersonating a cop to enter a home with a hatchet and cable ties. Read the shocking details.
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Upper Haughton gun bust: Nine firearms seized, three arrested
Police have seized nine firearms and made three arrests in a major raid on a property in Upper Haughton, near Townsville. Read the full details of the operation.
Cairns tobacco shops raided under new laws
Queensland police have raided and shut down multiple illicit tobacco shops in Cairns using tough new state laws. Discover the impact on organised crime.
Smart devices used as weapons in WA domestic violence
WA Police report a disturbing rise in tech-facilitated domestic abuse, with cars and phones used for control. Learn the signs and how to seek help.
Police search for missing Mackay man, declare two crime scenes
Police are treating the disappearance of 71-year-old Wayne Pedro Morse from Mackay as suspicious. Two crime scenes have been declared as detectives appeal for public help.
Townsville man jailed for drug-fuelled crime spree
Robert Clive Gloss has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for a series of offences including assault and property damage. Read the full details of his sentencing.
Geelong dad disqualified, caught with ice on school run
A disqualified driver from Geelong, Adam Kenshole, was caught with methamphetamine in his system while driving his children to school. Read the full court details.
SA Labor on Track for Landslide 2026 Election Victory
The Malinauskas Government is poised for a historic election win, with the SA Liberals at risk of losing all but a few seats. Analysis reveals internal turmoil and a bleak outlook for the opposition.
Alleged tobacco figure's luxury SUV seized, bail delayed
Maytham Hamad, brother of exiled kingpin Kazem, has his Mercedes G-Wagon confiscated and bail hearing pushed to February. Police allege a multi-state illicit tobacco and money laundering network.
Weapons Charges Dropped Against Condon in Townsville
Christopher Gerard Condon has federal weapons charges dropped in Townsville Magistrates Court. Read the full details of this surprising legal outcome.
Labor's five demands for ACT Speaker election
ACT Labor outlines five key commitments for speaker candidates, preferring Greens' Andrew Braddock over Liberals' Jeremy Hanson. Key vote scheduled for Tuesday.
New Bruce Highway funding raises upgrade questions
The Australian government commits $467 million to Bruce Highway safety works, but critics argue more comprehensive upgrades are needed to address Queensland's growing transport demands.
Defence Department's Biggest Overhaul in 50 Years
The Albanese government launches Australia's largest defence restructure in decades, creating a new agency to manage major projects and prevent budget blowouts.
Mongols member jailed over cocaine in lunch bag
Senior Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang member Jason Keith Whiteside sentenced to four years imprisonment for cocaine possession discovered in his clearly labelled lunch bag in Cairns.
141 arrested in Newcastle climate protest blockade
NSW Police Minister defends officers after Rising Tide's coal port blockade. 141 arrests made as minister calls protesters 'reckless'. Full details on the clash.
New Legal Closing the Gap Duties for ACT Public Servants
Senior ACT public servants will be legally required to demonstrate cultural capability and work to eliminate institutional racism under a new bill supported by the government.
ACT gets Monday public holiday for 2026 Anzac Day
The ACT will observe a public holiday on Monday, April 27, 2026, after Anzac Day falls on a Saturday. The administrative change ensures a long weekend while preserving the day's significance.
Parliament Security Failure: Contractor Had No Clearance
A contractor without security clearance accessed 100,000+ parliamentary emails. Senator McGrath calls it 'extraordinary failure of leadership'. Senate inquiry underway.
Four Australians Charged in Satanic Child Abuse Ring
NSW Police smash an international satanic child sex abuse network, charging four Australian men. The Sydney-based group distributed horrific material online.
Final Senate Estimates 2025: Department Heads Grilled
Department heads face the final Senate estimates hearings of 2025, with scrutiny on email transfers and over 8000 unanswered questions on notice. Follow the live coverage.
QCAT Townsville Hearings for December 1
Complete guide to Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearings in Townsville for Monday, December 1. Learn about scheduled cases and proceedings.
Cairns Court Rundown: Monday December 1 Cases
Detailed coverage of all cases heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Monday December 1. From traffic offences to more serious charges, see who faced justice.
Cairns District Court December 1 Sentencing Results
Cairns District Court delivers multiple sentencings including child sex offences and assault cases. Get the latest court updates and legal outcomes from Far North Queensland.
Townsville District Court December 1 Cases
Townsville District Court delivers justice in multiple cases including assault, fraud, and property damage. Read the latest court outcomes and sentencing details.
Townsville Magistrates Court Cases December 1
Complete coverage of Monday's proceedings at Townsville Magistrates Court. See who appeared and what charges were heard in today's court session.
Geelong Court Appearances December 1 2025
Complete rundown of all cases scheduled for Geelong County Court on Monday December 1 2025. Stay informed about local legal proceedings in your community.
Geelong Court Appearances for Monday December 1
Complete rundown of all cases and defendants appearing at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Monday, December 1. Stay informed about local legal proceedings.
Cape York police lose on-call allowances
Queensland Police remove on-call allowances from Cape York officers, sparking union outrage and concerns about remote policing. Learn about the impacts.
Liberals' Bold Speaker Gamble in Final ACT Sitting
Canberra's Legislative Assembly faces a pivotal vote for Speaker as the Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson. Will this political gamble pay off in the final sitting week of 2025?
Barnaby Joyce's resignation sparks self-interest debate
Barnaby Joyce's resignation timing raises questions about political self-interest while readers debate Indigenous justice, renewable energy costs, and international affairs in Canberra Times letters.
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