A Wollongong court has adjourned the case against Zane Woodward, accused of chaining and assaulting a woman with a meat tenderiser, due to the large brief of evidence. Additional charges have been laid.
A new Productivity Commission report reveals rising prisoner assaults and a growing gap in Indigenous incarceration rates in Canberra's Alexander Maconochie Centre, with costs per prisoner falling.
The Cairns District Court will resume its sittings on February 4, 2025, with a schedule of cases including criminal and civil matters. This marks a key step in the local judicial process for the region.
A repeat teenage offender with a brain injury has been spared detention for an armed robbery in Cairns, with the court citing his cognitive impairment and potential for rehabilitation.
A violent incident at a Cairns correctional centre saw a prisoner assault his cellmate by smashing a television over his head, reportedly triggered by the noise of loudly eaten noodles.
A drunk driver who killed 12-year-old Dawlon Smith-Saunders in Queensland is being released on parole after less than two and a half years in prison, sparking outrage from the victim's family.
A Perth man accused of praising the Bondi shooters online faces additional firearm charges as his lawyer flags a new bail application ahead of his next court date.
A Wollongong teacher accused of sexually abusing schoolgirls decades ago is applying to have charges split into separate trials, with court proceedings adjourned for one week.
A Canberra judge has stated a jury's guilty verdict for a man who raped a 16-year-old girl was expected, as the offender receives a two-year sentence while maintaining innocence.
A Canberra man has pleaded guilty to murdering his long-term partner on what was meant to be the first morning of his two-month trial. The case involves domestic violence and a delayed public disclosure.
A Cairns roofer, accused of having links to the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, has successfully argued in court for permission to use encrypted messaging applications.
The Cairns District Court has scheduled its February sittings, with cases set to be heard from Monday, February 3, 2025, focusing on local legal proceedings in the region.
The District Court of Queensland has officially opened its sittings in Townsville for February 2024, handling a range of criminal and civil cases in the North Queensland region.
Georgia Burns has been sentenced in Ingham Court for assaulting Ricky Bradshaw. The case highlights legal consequences for violent offences in regional Queensland.
A Cairns barber has been spared jail after a court described his involvement in cocaine dealing as a 'stupid foray'. The man received a suspended sentence and community service.
A Vietnam veteran in his 70s has been awarded $1.675 million in damages after alleging repeated sexual and physical abuse during his teenage years in the Royal Australian Navy, with a court ruling resolving compensation duplication issues.
The jury has been discharged in the trial of Geelong doctor Shafiul Milky, accused of digital rape in Ocean Grove. The case will proceed with a new jury.
A woman testified in Perth's Supreme Court how an intruder allegedly whispered 'die' while striking her head with a plank of wood during a violent 2011 home invasion in Balga.
The 7am podcast explores Australia's child justice system, highlighting recent reforms, challenges, and the push for a more rehabilitative approach for young offenders.
A Canberra woman delivered a powerful victim impact statement to her rapist in the ACT Supreme Court, telling him she hopes his guilt consumes him. Josh Fenwick was found guilty of digitally raping the then-16-year-old in 2022.
The District Court of Queensland has scheduled its sittings in Townsville for February 2, marking a key date for local legal proceedings and community justice.
The District Court of Queensland has announced its February 2024 sittings in Cairns, with hearings scheduled from February 2. This marks a key phase in the local judicial calendar for the Far North region.
A parolee in Cairns has been sentenced to jail after ramming an elderly driver's car during a violent rampage, highlighting public safety concerns in the region.
A Canberra man convicted of harassing a former partner receives a strong rebuke from a magistrate about relationship ownership and maturity.
Notorious Mongols bikie Troy Mercanti has fronted court in New South Wales, accused of breaching an anti-consorting notice. The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts against outlaw motorcycle gangs.
A 33-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after a fatal crash on Sapphire Coast Drive at Tura Beach. The high-range drink driver allegedly caused the death of his 46-year-old passenger in June last year.
Australian couples are increasingly signing binding financial agreements, driven by inheritance concerns, family dynamics, and financial savvy rather than just divorce fears.
A roundup of notable cases from Illawarra courts this week, including a microwave assault, a drunk teen flipping a LandCruiser, and developments in a cold case.
Dylan James Wallace Eastoe has been sentenced in the Townsville Magistrates Court for a drunk driving incident that resulted in a crash, highlighting the legal consequences of impaired driving in the region.
ACT Supreme Court Justice Verity McWilliam opens up about her unique role in the drug and alcohol sentencing list, sharing stories of rehabilitation, setbacks, and the profound impact of therapeutic justice.