The Latest Breaking News from Tamzin Lee

'Community demands protection', prosecutor says after jogger attacked by 15yo

The teenager sexually assaulted two people in 2025.

The Canberra Times · Jul 29

Alleged debt collectors claimed to be 'special army soldiers', court told

The men are accused of perpetrating a 'nasty' Belconnen bashing.

The Canberra Times · Jun 26, 2023

Task of rehabilitating serial criminal 'frightening': judge

Guy Roberts pleaded guilty to arson, multiple counts of aggravated burglary among other offences.

The Canberra Times · Apr 4, 2023

Airport shooter was on parole for attempted murder of former wife

Ali Ammoun, who has pleaded guilty to two charges after shooting up Canberra Airport, served more than 14 years behind bars interstate.

The Canberra Times · Dec 14, 2022

'I would warn you': Magistrate silences alleged Canberra Hospital killer

She remanded the 18-year-old alleged murderer in custody, recommending that he be assessed for admission into a different mental health facility.

The Canberra Times · Nov 14, 2022

'Sh-tbag ex-husband' caused $733k fire damage to get escort's attention

The offender has an "extreme emotional responses to seek attention", a court heard.

The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2022

Man claims to be like Spider-Man during alleged rape at motel

A woman tried to fight off an alleged rapist, but he kept saying he was like Spider-Man.

The Canberra Times · Jun 10, 2022

'Reasons beyond anyone's control' may delay Higgins rape trial

The trial is due to begin next week, but lawyers representing the accused are no longer available.

The Canberra Times · May 31, 2022

COVID-19 made me sell meth, 'disgraced' drug trafficker claims

The 37-year-old faces the prospect of deportation after he was sentenced on Monday to nine-and-a-half months in jail.

The Canberra Times · May 23, 2022