The Latest Breaking News from Justin Peach

Kiwi denied Aussie citizenship after killing chook

A man who fed beloved chook Betty White to an alligator at a wildlife park has had his sentence reduced and plans to re-apply for Australian citizenship.

AAP · Apr 4, 2025

Grandad 'enjoyed' seeing alligator kill beloved chicken

There was a "degree of sadism" in a grandfather's decision to feed a chicken called Betty White to an alligator at a NSW wildlife sanctuary, a court has heard.

AAP · Nov 20, 2024

Hoon's mental health bid rejected after horror burnout crash

The five-second video captured the seriousness of the crash.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 7, 2024

Three plead guilty for roles in wild rugby league grandstand brawl

The fight erupted during the Newcastle-Hunter Rugby League A-grade decider.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2023

Illegal u-turn robbed family of man who 'made people's days brighter'

Bramley pleaded guilty to negligent driving occasioning death.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6, 2023

Almost $100k in fines after man dumped asbestos, rubbish in bushland

He had been paid $8000 extra to dispose of the harmful material safely.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 24, 2023

Man sentenced for purposely burning down his public housing home

The house ultimately had to be demolished.

Newcastle Herald · May 17, 2023