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Former coach charged with historical sex offences

A man who has worked as a junior coach at a suburban football club has been charged with alleged sexual offending, leading police to appeal for witnesses.

AAP · Nov 1, 2025

Family of slain woman urges offender to come forward

After a man accused of murdering Irma Palasics two decades ago faced court, her family has called for a second offender to come forward.

AAP · Sep 22, 2023

Chinese national sentenced for attacking Falun Gong member at Canberra's flower festival Floriade

A Chinese national who attacked a woman at an annual flower festival apologises to his victim in person after being sentenced in the ACT Magistrates Court.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

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Man who led police on ACT car chase just days after being released from jail faces litany of charges

The 34-year-old man, who was released from prison on Tuesday and was subject to a good behaviour order, is charged with 32 offences in the ACT Magistrates Court.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2023

NRL players Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell plead not guilty over 'harmless' fight at Canberra nightclub

NRL stars Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell front the ACT Magistrates Court in Canberra, charged over a fight on a night out to celebrate Wighton's 30th birthday earlier this month.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2023

Police seek customers who fled alleged restaurant knife attack

Investigators want to hear from witnesses who have not yet spoken to police.

The Canberra Times · Feb 7, 2023

NRL players Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton arrested in Canberra after nightclub incident

The pair will face the ACT Magistrates Court after a fight allegedly broke out between the pair in the early hours of Sunday.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2023

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Kyrgios 'deeply regrets' assaulting former girlfriend

Nick Krygios has apologies after pleading guilty to pushing over his former girlfriend and having the assault charge dismissed.

AAP · Feb 3, 2023

Nick Kyrgios has assault charge dismissed despite guilty plea

The ACT Magistrates Court heard the allegations arose after Kyrgios pushed his former partner when she was standing in the way, preventing him from closing the door of an Uber.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023

Canberra man Adam James Britt faces ACT Magistrates Court over alleged murder of partner

ACT police were called to a residence in Canberra's north in September last year, where a woman was badly injured. Now, her partner has been charged with her murder.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2023

Canberra man caught with 70 Lego sets, suspected to be stolen, part of organised retail crime syndicate: police

Kris Taps Fridemanis is charged with possession of property suspected of being stolen, receiving stolen property and drug trafficking.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2023

Arrest warrant issued for woman in 'worst house of squalor' case

The woman is accused of leaving four children living among faeces and grime in a north Canberra home.

The Canberra Times · Jan 28, 2023

Woman with extensive criminal history 'ran off' after 'high speed' collision

At the scene, the driver of the other vehicle told police "I don't know, they ran off".

The Canberra Times · Jan 24, 2023

Lawyer Ben Aulich and accountant Michael Papandrea lose bid to challenge undercover police operation

Ben Aulich and Michael Papandrea face the ACT Magistrates Court accused of conspiring with an undercover police officer to launder money from the sale of illegal cigarettes.

ABC News · Jan 23, 2023

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ABC News · Jan 13, 2023

Canberra man who allegedly attacked woman with lit aerosol can pleads not guilty to attempted murder

Daryl Robertson, 52, pleads guilty to a lesser charge but denies attempted murder. Police say they found a woman who was badly burnt by a lit aerosol can in September last year.

The Canberra Times · Jan 12, 2023

Police officer felt burn after man allegedly poured petrol on him

The man is also accused of violently assaulting a woman and setting a shed on fire.

The Canberra Times · Jan 7, 2023

Bail refused after man allegedly slaps and punches woman on the street

Bail refused after police allege a man slapped and punched his partner during a violent public incident in Holt.

The Canberra Times · Dec 25, 2022

Triple alcohol limit and 'running late': Not merriest Christmas for these drivers

Police crack down on drink driving and other road offences during Christmas weekend

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The Canberra Times · Dec 23, 2022

Businesswoman admits child sex offences against employees

She has pleaded guilty to five charges, with 14 more the subject of ongoing negotiations.

The Canberra Times · Dec 22, 2022

ANU law professor, senior prosecutor among four new magistrates

They are all due to start at the ACT Magistrates Court in January.

The Canberra Times · Dec 19, 2022

Father to be alleged 21yo child rapist's 'jailer': court

Jaryn Timosevski met the alleged victim on Tinder, according to police.

The Canberra Times · Dec 15, 2022

Man impersonates child safety worker, tells agency 'you b----s can suck it'

The offending came after the protection agency intervened in his children's welfare.

The Canberra Times · Dec 15, 2022

'I just left': Hit-and-run driver discharged despite injuring man on mountain

The teenager was found guilty of failing to stop and give assistance after a crash, but the charge has been dismissed on mental health grounds.

The Canberra Times · Dec 13, 2022

Customers flee restaurant as worker allegedly slashes, bites colleague in fight over dockets

Police say a fight in a Chinese restaurant's kitchen spilled into the dining room, sending customers running.

The Canberra Times · Dec 6, 2022

19-year-old man arrested for firearm offences, after neighbour allegedly yelled at his dog

The 19-year-old will face the ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

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