The Latest Breaking News from Daniel Covington

Uber driver accused of lewd act against woman in car

A man working as an Uber driver while on a bridging visa will remain behind bars after being accused of a string of sex acts over nine months.

AAP · Sep 2

Two men charged over threatening messages to Lidia Thorpe and about Allegra Spender

Third man charged for allegedly harassing ‘Australian high-office holder’ as police target people ‘causing high levels of harm to Australia’s social cohesion’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2025

Neo-Nazi accused of threatening politician denied bail

A neo-Nazi accused of calling on supporters to "rhetorically rape" a federal politician will remain behind bars, amid a rise in threats against officials.

AAP · Nov 21, 2025

Fake lawyer's short-lived 'career' aped Suits plot

After being caught out mid-hearing, Matthew Laba pleaded guilty to practising without a lawyer's licence.

AAP · Dec 14, 2023

Canberra Raider Tom Starling has final charge associated with 2020 arrest cleared as magistrate takes aim at police

A magistrate says police officers' behaviour during the 2020 arrest of Raider Tom Starling would be "typically seen in a street fight", not in the line of duty.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2023

NRL star cleared after cops' assault in street fight

Charges against Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling have been dismissed after a magistrate found police breached their duty when they "assaulted" the NRL star.

AAP · Feb 10, 2023

Ex-NRL player Scott guilty of DV assault

Former NRL player Curtis Scott has been found guilty of domestic violence offences against his ex-girlfriend, long jumper Tay-Leiha Clark.

AAP · Oct 7, 2022