The District Court in Townsville will recommence its sittings on January 28, marking a key date for the local justice system. This resumption follows a scheduled break and is crucial for ongoing legal proceedings in the region.
The Cairns District Court has resumed its sittings for 2024, with a busy schedule of cases including serious criminal matters and civil disputes in Far North Queensland.
A boyfriend has pleaded not guilty in court to charges of assisting his lover's escape following a stabbing murder, as legal proceedings unfold in the case.
A coronial inquest into a 2024 death in custody at Canberra's Alexander Maconochie Centre has heard evidence of high staff turnover, insufficient funding for rehabilitation programs, and problematic record-keeping systems.
Seth Rigney, 24, has pleaded for leniency in court after causing a crash that killed his girlfriend and her friend, as devastated families described shattered lives.
A Townsville man has been sentenced to imprisonment after pleading guilty to possessing child exploitation material in the Townsville District Court.
Prosecutors finalise charges against five Hunter men accused of attempting to import over a tonne of cocaine with a street value of $623.4 million in a luxury boat operation off the NSW coast.
A Children's Court in Shellharbour has adjourned a murder case involving six teenagers until April, awaiting a neuropsychological assessment for one accused. The case relates to the stabbing death of Jack Westren in January 2025.
A Wollongong magistrate has criticised a man's defacing of the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge during a pro-Palestine protest, calling it 'really criminal' as he faces a conditional release order.
The District Court in Townsville will recommence its sittings on January 27, marking a key date for the local justice system and community legal proceedings.
A former out-of-home care manager in NSW faces 19 charges, including rape and assault of three female co-workers, while allegedly working with children despite a ban.
A confidential government briefing reveals NSW's hate speech laws have secured only four convictions since 2018, with police struggling to prosecute offenders despite rising concerns.
Fook Choi Ching, convicted for his role in WA's $92m Mega Profit II meth importation, has been acquitted on appeal after nearly a decade in prison and faces deportation while terminally ill.
A Bellambi woman who threw a microwave during an argument about leaked personal information has received a community correction order instead of jail time in Wollongong Local Court.
A Canberra man has been sentenced to jail after threatening to kill a puppy by throwing it off a balcony to distress his partner during a prolonged family violence incident in 2025.
A Canberra magistrate has refused bail to a man accused of attacking two people with a hammer in Civic, stating the community would be horrified if he were released.
A Wollongong man described as a court frequent flyer has been sentenced after headbutting a woman twice, just weeks following his release from prison, with a magistrate condemning his cowardly actions.
A Townsville man, Taitum Ford, is now confronting dozens of additional charges related to alleged child exploitation material, following a police investigation.
Recreational firearms owners express outrage over new legislation, claiming it confiscates property unfairly and ignores expert consultation while broader letters address climate, Gaza, and local issues.
Court reporters, police, and legal professionals in Canberra's justice system face psychological risks from exposure to traumatic cases, highlighting systemic challenges in protecting workers.
District Court Judge Andrew Haesler reflects on his remarkable legal career, sparked by a school suspension threat, as he approaches official retirement while maintaining community connections.
A 53-year-old Red Hill man described as 'successful' has been granted bail in the ACT Magistrates Court while facing charges of grooming a child under 16 via carriage services.
A weekly summary of key court cases in the Illawarra region, including a murder charge over a North Nowra death, domestic violence sentencing, and an NRLW player's harassment allegations.
Senior Mongol bikie Troy Mercanti has been charged with allegedly breaching a consorting notice in Western Australia, highlighting ongoing law enforcement efforts against organised crime.
The getaway driver for a $41 million arson attack on Lake Macquarie Council has been denied bail. The sophisticated attack displaced hundreds of staff and caused extensive damage.
A man accused of trafficking firearms in Townsville has been ordered to plead his case, with or without legal representation, as the court proceeds with the serious charges.
A Newcastle pensioner facing a $443 speeding fine is fighting the charge, claiming incorrect school zone signage. He seeks to subpoena NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison to testify under oath about the controversial sign saga.
A 21-year-old Perth man faces multiple terrorism charges, including collecting an instruction manual for an attack, as authorities investigate a new development in the case.
Mitchell Forth, one of three men convicted over the bashing death of Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey, has abandoned his appeal against his manslaughter conviction in the WA Court of Appeal.
A 40-year-old East Corrimal man with a history of domestic violence has been sentenced to jail after assaulting his girlfriend during a dispute about missing drugs while on parole.