The Latest Breaking News from the ACT Magistrates Court

Dance teacher arrested at airport after alleged child abuse material found on phone

Further charges may be laid as investigation continues, police say.

The Canberra Times · 5h ago

Teen allegedly assaults man he met on dating app, leaving suspected brain injury

He allegedly assaulted the man before demanding money.

The Canberra Times · Sep 24

'Not safe': concern over kid 'obsession' stalls release bid for alleged mall attacker

He has 'tendency to approach and assault' children, court hears.

The Canberra Times · Sep 17

Driver allegedly crashes into police car, scales barbed-wire fence to flee officers

He collided with an unmarked police vehicle and street sign, police allege.

The Canberra Times · Sep 8

Man arrested in car park over alleged plan to meet 14yo girl; charged with grooming

He allegedly sent sexual messages to the girl before arranging to meet.

The Canberra Times · Sep 5

Imitation guns, ammunition and suspected drugs allegedly found after two traffic stops

Two men face weapons and drug-related charges.

The Canberra Times · Sep 4

Neo-Nazi linked teen had house egged, dead rodent left in letterbox

Utility of sentencing 'almost becomes moot,' magistrate says.

The Canberra Times · Sep 3

Fourth man in court over alleged Bandidos-linked $10m drug trafficking operation

Police allege the group trafficked more than 70kg of cocaine.

The Canberra Times · Sep 3

'How dare you,' magistrate tells man who called court officials 'corrupt c---s'

'You're a bunch of corrupt c---s,' he told one judicial officer.

The Canberra Times · Aug 28

'Not prepared to take the risk': bail refused for 18yo in alleged mall toddler assault

He allegedly assaulted two brothers, aged two and four, at Westfield.

The Canberra Times · Aug 17