Category : Political Scandals


Who faced Geelong Magistrates' Court on Tuesday

A full list of individuals appearing at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, January 6, detailing charges from theft to driving offences. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.

Deadly Melbourne shooting sparks police manhunt

A man has died after a shooting in Melbourne's Fitzroy. Police are hunting the gunman who fled the scene near a Catholic primary school. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Eight-year sentence for Wheatbelt child kidnapping

A 36-year-old man is jailed for eight years after kidnapping a sleeping child in Moora, WA. The terrifying ordeal, caught on camera, has been described as a parent's worst nightmare. Read the full story.

Ex-Labor strategist critical after Northbridge assault

Tim Picton, a mining executive and former WA Labor secretary, remains in an induced coma a week after an alleged one-punch attack in Northbridge. The 36-year-old father suffered a fractured skull and multiple brain bleeds. #Perth #Crime

Sydney teen charged over alleged public shooting plot

A 17-year-old boy will face court after police allegedly found a loaded gun in a crashed Porsche on a Western Sydney golf course, with detectives linking him to underworld plans for a public shooting.

Geelong's Most Notorious Court Cases of 2025

From a shocking murder in a quiet street to a high-profile AFL star's downfall, revisit the Geelong court cases that dominated headlines in 2025. Discover the stories behind the verdicts.

Cairns man in court over alleged baseball bat assault

A 30-year-old Cairns man is set to face court, accused of a violent baseball bat assault in Manoora. Police allege he attacked another man, causing serious injuries. Read the latest details on the case.

Ex-SA Liberal MPs in Prison, Political Future in Doubt

Two former South Australian Liberal MPs are in prison cells as the state election nears. Nick McBride awaits a home detention report, while Troy Bell serves time for theft. What does this mean for public trust in politicians?

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