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Drug and alcohol sentencing scheme pays for itself, reduces recidivism: review

None of its graduates have reoffended, according to a review that shows it is cheaper than incarcerating people.

The Canberra Times · Aug 9, 2022

No need for further jail time, skatepark stabber's barrister tells court

"Substantial punishment has been meted out already," the boy's barrister says.

The Canberra Times · Jul 29, 2022

Inmates moved, court cases disrupted by new COVID-19 outbreak at jail

Those known to be infected have been moved to a different unit since the current outbreak was detected on Saturday.

The Canberra Times · Jul 27, 2022

Judge 'staggered' as killer allegedly drug-drives while awaiting sentence

Mitchell Laidlaw's bail has been revoked after he allegedly took methamphetamine and got behind the wheel ahead of his sentencing over the death of disability advocate Sue Salthouse.

The Canberra Times · Jul 15, 2022

'Grateful' NSW residents closer to being heard in Orroral Valley fire inquiry

The Chief Coroner refusing a group of Bumbalong residents from taking part in the inquiry was an error, the ACT Supreme Court has found.

The Canberra Times · Jul 6, 2022

BMX champion Rhys Kember jailed for soliciting nude photos from multiple teenage girls

The court heard Rhys Kember solicited nude photos from five girls over a four-year period, sometimes in exchange for alcohol.

ABC News · Jun 27, 2022

Pro athlete with 'world at his feet' jailed for 'corrupting youth'

The professional BMX rider and stuntman, who featured in the Fast & Furious series, will serve eight months behind bars.

The Canberra Times · Jun 27, 2022

Higgins ruling won't delay respect report

Katy Gallagher says she has not been advised a judge's ruling in the Brittany Higgins case would delay the implementation of a landmark report.

AAP · Jun 26, 2022

Lisa Wilkinson to refrain from publicly discussing Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation, court hears

Channel 10 and Wilkinson will promise not to make public comments after trial of Bruce Lehrmann was delayed to 4 October

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2022

New trial date for alleged Higgins rapist

The trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in a minister's office at Parliament House has been delayed due to intense publicity of the case.

AAP · Jun 23, 2022