The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle District Court

Serial predator jailed for sexually abusing boy on Scouts trips

Decades after the victim fist made a complaint about the leader, he found out others had too.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 18

Trial told of a knock in the night and an upset sister saying: 'I believe I got raped'

Two Hunter footballers are accused of forcing an 18-year-old woman into a threesome.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 10

'One of the footy boys': men on trial accused of sexually assaulting woman

The 18-year-old allegedly repeatedly said she did not want to have a threesome with them.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 8

Greta bus crash driver set to appeal 32-year sentence for killing 10

Brett Button was jailed last week for 'unleashing carnage'.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 15, 2024

'Nothing can bring them back': loved ones react to bus crash driver's sentence

Brett Button has been jailed for 32 years for causing the wedding bus tragedy.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2024

Twin Richard Mateer sentenced for historical child sexual abuse

The twins committed sexual and indecent assaults against two young boys.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6, 2024

Scooter fatal hit-and-run to focus on expert crash investigators

Jaycob Gemza admits leaving the scene, but denies he was driving dangerously.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 29, 2024

Prominent businessman admits to filming children without consent

The man entered pleas in Newcastle District Court on Wednesday.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2024

'He said side street, idiot': de-facto dealers squabble during coke deal

Dealer caught arguing with her boyfriend under surveillance.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 31, 2024

Man robbed 7-Eleven of Maltesers and dog food, hit businesses for cash

Weekend robbery spree netted man snacks, dog food and $2740.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2024