Tag: Law, Crime and Justice
Man faces court over 400 child porn images
A 45-year-old Waramanga man charged with possessing child pornography has appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court.[MORE]
Man to face court for allegedly glassing friend
A Kaleen man who allegedly glassed his friend in the face after an alcohol-fuelled argument last August has been committed to stand trial in the ACT Supreme Court.[MORE]
No plans to confiscate cars from speeding ACT P-platers
The ACT's Acting Police Minister, John Hargreaves, says he does not support a New South Wales push to confiscate cars from speeding P-platers.[MORE]
Man faces trafficking charges after drug raid
A 45-year-old man will be charged on summons after a drug raid in western Victoria.[MORE]
Man jailed for storing 28kgs of cannabis
A 54-year-old man who was storing cannabis for a friend has been sentenced to six year's jail in the Northern Territory Supreme Court.[MORE]
Nightcliff footballer convicted of drink driving
A 20-year-old Nightcliff Tigers football player was convicted of drink driving in Darwin's Magistrate's Court this afternoon.[MORE]
Chinese police search for suspect in axe murders
Police in central China have launched a manhunt for a love-lorn junk collector suspected in the axe murders of eight people, including a two-year-old boy, state media reported.[MORE]
Man taken to hospital after Adelaide siege
A man has been taken to hospital after being arrested by STAR Group police in Adelaide's west.[MORE]
Bikies face court over alleged 'prison protection' blackmail
An Adelaide court has heard that two brothers were allegedly blackmailed over protection they received while in prison.[MORE]
Govt accused of losing fight against drink driving
The Northern Territory opposition says the Henderson Government is losing the fight against drink driving. [MORE]
Qld Police to crack down on drugs at music festivals
Police will target music festivals across south-east Queensland in the coming months in an attempt to combat the use illicit drugs.[MORE]
Prisoners left inside when bomb threat evacuated Melbourne court
The Law Institute says prisoners were kept inside when the Melbourne Magistrates Court was evacuated this morning.[MORE]
Baby given back to parents after alleged ecstasy poisoning
A baby girl has been handed back into the care of her parents, who have faced court charged with causing her grievous bodily harm.[MORE]
Government assurance on Falls delays
The State Government has agreed to ensure the smooth running of Tasmania's biggest music festival.[MORE]
Twitter accounts of Obama, Britney Spears hacked
The Twitter accounts of US president-elect Barack Obama, singer Britney Spears and other prominent figures were hacked on Monday (US time) and fake messages sent out in their names on the micro-blogging service.[MORE]
Police crack down on boat safety
Gippsland water police are cracking down on boat safety and licences at busy holiday spots in the Victorian region over summer.[MORE]
Police cracking down on Bendigo vandals
The Victorian Government is urging the public to report any suspicious activity at schools to police.[MORE]
Man faces drugs charges after Nimbin police operation
A man has been charged with drug offences following an on-going police operation at Nimbin on the New South Wales north coast.[MORE]
Man arrested over Sydney street brawl
Police have arrested a man in his 20s over a brawl in Sydney's south-west last night.[MORE]
Man pleads guilty over electrical goods scam
A Unanderra man accused of defrauding unsuspecting Illawarra shoppers through a cheap electronic scam has pleaded guilty in Wollongong Local Court in New South Wales.[MORE]
Court re-opened after security scare
The Melbourne Magistrates Court has re-opened after an anonymous bomb threat that was made by phone this morning.[MORE]
Man leads police on high-speed chase with 4yo daughter
A 30-year-old Kalgoorlie man has been labelled a disgrace by police after he allegedly led officers on a high-speed chase while his four-year-old daughter was in the passenger seat.[MORE]
Woman charged over Gilgandra stabbing
A 52-year-old woman has been charged in relation to a stabbing in Gilgandra on the New South Wales western plains.[MORE]
Vic parents face Qld court over baby drug incident
A Victorian couple appear in a Qld court charged with giving their baby ecstasy.[MORE]
Melbourne court evacuated over security scare
The Melbourne Magistrates Court in the CBD has been evacuated.[MORE]
