The Latest Breaking News from ACT Supreme Court

Victim used baseball bat to block axe swung by COVID-infected burglar

The offender was also sentenced for trafficking cannabis with a street value of up to $20,492.

The Canberra Times · May 7, 2022

Man admits setting fire to ex-partner's unit after screaming heard

A man has pleaded guilty in the ACT Supreme Court to damaging a building by fire.

The Canberra Times · May 6, 2022

Blood-covered 'dude' ran for help after fatal skatepark fight

Two triple-0 calls were played to an ACT Supreme Court jury on Tuesday, which was the third day of the trial.

The Canberra Times · May 2, 2022

Irish man who punched another man in the face several times at Moby Dick's Tavern receives suspended sentence

Dean O'Brien, who punched a man in the face several times, breaking his jaw, nose and removing several of his teeth, receives a suspended sentence and good behaviour order in the ACT Supreme Court.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2022

'No apparent logical reason' why former CSIRO executive Mark Wallis defrauded government of $300,000

ACT Supreme Court hears there is no obvious explanation why Mark Wallis spent over $300,000 of government money on items including cars, a jet ski, and a gym membership.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2022

High Court judges delay considering whether to release secret evidence in Bernard Collaery conspiracy trail

Three judges have postponed a request to suppress an ACT judgement on Bernard Collaery's conspiracy charges.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022

'A criminal proceedings at its worst': High Court scrutinises Collaery case

The federal Attorney-General's bid for an appeal to redact more parts of a Bernard Collaery judgment has been adjourned.

The Canberra Times · Apr 13, 2022

Man's impulse for drugs before parole cancellation drove burglary spree

A repeat offender has been sentenced to jail after commiting a string of burglary-related crimes.

The Canberra Times · Apr 5, 2022

Child rapist has sentencing adjourned as mental health report ordered

A man found guilty of child sex offences is scheduled to be sentenced in June after he failed to appear on the previous occasion.

The Canberra Times · Apr 5, 2022

Man acquitted after lawyer argues 'peaceful scenario' in gunpoint robbery

A man has been acquitted of aggravated robbery after his lawyer said there was no evidence of a gun.

The Canberra Times · Apr 1, 2022