The Latest Breaking News from Belmont Local Court

Second man charged over police database breach

It is alleged the man was illegally accessing private information on the police computer system.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 23

Victim speaks out as former real estate boss fined for drunken Christmas party assault

She elbowed Troy McLennan in the groin to make him stop reaching for her. It did not work.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 14

Former pilot traded stolen identities for drugs

The 55-year-old learned his fate in Belmont Local Court

Newcastle Herald · Aug 6, 2024

Woman who blew 0.356 arrested after court no-show

The blood alcohol reading was so high it was potentially fatal.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 17, 2024

'Every parent's nightmare': court told father yelled as carjacker fled with baby

The magistrate said the allegations were 'random and opportunistic'.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 21, 2023

Pair charged over alleged Lake Macquarie shoplifting spree

Officers have been investigating since August.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 15, 2023

Man fronts court accused of sexual touching, ramming cop car

Police claim a vehicle suffered 'significant damage' and a senior constable was hurt during the arrest.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 23, 2023

'Mother f***** let's do this': concreter fined over abusive messages

A self-employed concreter has been slapped with fines and a community corrections order after he fell out with his best mate over money and sent a slew of abusive messages.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 10, 2023

Daniel Ben Barnett, 48, jailed for tracking ex-lover's car and bugging her home

Daniel Ben Barnett will spend at least 16 months in jail for domestic violence offences, with the sentencing magistrate noting his actions had intruded on the victim's life in every aspect.

ABC News · Jun 2, 2023

Woman refused bail after police pursuit from Hamilton to Cardiff

The man has been sent home on good behaviour after initial hearing.

Newcastle Herald · May 19, 2023