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.
New data reveals the annual cost of youth detention in Australia has surged to $1.3 million per child, sparking calls for reform and investment in early intervention programs.
South Australia has announced the appointment of new judges to its District and Supreme Courts, enhancing the state's judicial system with experienced legal professionals.
A NSW Supreme Court judge has granted bail to one of two men accused of a violent home invasion in Wallsend, noting DNA evidence found on a balaclava and glove will be critical to placing him at the scene where a pregnant woman was threatened with a mache
The Townsville District Court will recommence its sittings on January 30, handling a range of criminal and civil cases. This marks a significant return to judicial operations in the region.
The District Court of Queensland will resume its sittings in Cairns on January 30, 2024, handling a range of criminal and civil cases in the region.
A summary of cases heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Friday, January 30, including charges, outcomes, and judicial decisions for local defendants.
A Cairns antivax survivalist has been sentenced to prison for possessing child exploitation images stored in a remote bush hideout. The court heard disturbing details of his activities.
A man has appeared in Townsville Magistrates Court on serious child abuse charges, with the case highlighting ongoing legal proceedings in the region.
Australia's youngest convicted murderer, now 38, faces multiple charges for accessing child abuse material and breaching supervision orders in Campbelltown court proceedings.
Majid Jamshidi Doukoshkan, an ex-immigration detainee, has been denied bail for a second time over allegations of a violent home invasion against an elderly couple in Perth.
A raft of abalone trafficking charges against seven South Coast men, including the founder of the Walbunja Aboriginal Divers Rights group, have been formally withdrawn in Nowra Local Court.
A 19-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges related to a violent brawl at Marketown car park in Newcastle West, where an 18-year-old was stabbed in the neck.
Neil Harrington, accused of a shooting incident, has been granted bail by a Geelong court. He must adhere to strict conditions, including staying 10km from Point Lonsdale.
A Wollongong man has narrowly avoided prison after breaking into two homes during a heroin relapse, stealing $3000 in personalised jewellery and leaving blood evidence at one scene.
A 43-year-old man faces charges after allegedly impersonating a police officer, assaulting a driver, and declaring a fake arrest during a late-night altercation on Darby Street in Newcastle.
Aaron Robert Brett Bourke has been granted bail in Townsville after facing new charges of assaulting police, with strict conditions imposed by the court.
Aaron Searle, high on butane, wielded a tactical shovel at police in Mayfield. A Taser failed, leading officers to shoot him. He has pleaded guilty to reduced charges.
The District Court of Queensland will hold sittings in Cairns on January 29, resuming local judicial proceedings. This session addresses case backlogs and provides accessible justice for the Far North community.
A comprehensive list of individuals and entities scheduled to appear in civil matters at the Geelong Magistrates Court on Thursday, January 29, covering various disputes and legal proceedings.
A teenage P-plater in Wollongong has been convicted after flipping his Toyota LandCruiser while drink-driving. The magistrate expressed shock at the incident, which resulted in a four-month licence ban and a $1000 fine.
A Townsville woman, Jessie Lowe, has been granted bail in the local Magistrates Court after facing multiple charges related to weapons and drug offences, with strict conditions imposed.
A coronial inquest into a suspected fatal drug overdose at Canberra's Alexander Maconochie Centre hears evidence that correctional officers may lack technical skills to interpret X-ray body scans effectively, raising systemic concerns.
A coronial inquest into a fatal overdose at Alexander Maconochie Centre reveals concerns about correctional officers' ability to interpret X-ray body scans for contraband detection.
A call about a stolen motorbike in Fern Bay resulted in police discovering a large quantity of drugs including MDMA, cocaine, and cannabis, leading to charges against a 25-year-old man.
Andrew Martin Wallace has appeared in Townsville Magistrates Court on serious charges including rape and sexual assaults. The case highlights ongoing legal proceedings in the region.
A Canberra federal public servant remains in custody after allegedly choking his disabled 12-year-old daughter and assaulting another child who tried to intervene.
A Helensburgh bricklayer has been sentenced after threatening to drive his ute into a tree during a domestic violence incident. The court heard details of his 'disgusting' tirade.
A 47-year-old man shot by police after charging officers with a tactical shovel in Mayfield has pleaded guilty to assault charges as prosecutors withdraw an attempted murder count.