The Latest Breaking News from the ACT Magistrates Court

Man allegedly throws bong water at partner, breaks phone over missing cigarettes

It was a 'humiliating' attack, court heard.

The Canberra Times · Oct 21, 2024

Convicted killer accused of drunk car crash three months after release

The man was allegedly fleeing police on a busy main road.

The Canberra Times · Oct 12, 2024

Disgraced lawyer Aulich's former colleagues' fresh start

Former partners of Ben Aulich promise a 'very different' culture.

The Canberra Times · Sep 30, 2024

Alleged home attacker 'laughed at partner's distress', court told

Man accused of choking woman eight times, indecent assault.

The Canberra Times · Sep 9, 2024

Alleged groomer, rapist called himself 'pedo' in 'depraved' messages

Man accused of sharing exploitation material with child.

The Canberra Times · Aug 30, 2024

Teenager accused of group stabbing attack 'hands himself' to ACT police

The 18-year-old is the third person arrested over the incident.

The Canberra Times · Aug 19, 2024

Charges dismissed for mum who kept children in 'extreme squalor'

The four children were so hungry they ate 'floor food'.

The Canberra Times · Aug 6, 2024

'Unprovoked, vicious' hatchet attack of 'Canberran enjoying quiet time'

Victim was 'minding his own business' with friends in Civic.

The Canberra Times · Jul 31, 2024

Man accused of kicking heavily pregnant partner in stomach

It allegedly happened hours after family violence order issued.

The Canberra Times · Jul 29, 2024

Public servant accused of pipe bomb, 'death by napalm' threats

Bomb response, tactical response teams called to scene.

The Canberra Times · Jul 25, 2024