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Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker

June 22, 2026 World Justice News 0

Australian police have seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine – the country’s largest ever such bust – from an underground bunker system in western Sydney. The drugs, with an estimated street value of A$816m (£433m, €500m), […]

Australian businessman found guilty of working for suspected Chinese spies

March 14, 2026 World Justice News 0

An Australian businessman has been found guilty of reckless foreign interference over his compilation of reports for two people who prosecutors said he should have suspected were Chinese spies. Alexander Csergo, 59, faces up to […]

Australian author’s erotic novel is child sex abuse material, judge rules

February 12, 2026 World Justice News 0

An Australian author has been found guilty of creating child sex abuse material in the form of an erotic age-gap romance novel. A New South Wales (NSW) court heard the book explores a relationship between […]

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Naveed Akram charged with 15 counts of murder over Bondi Beach shooting

December 17, 2025 World Justice News 0

Naveed Akram, the surviving suspect in Sunday’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, has been charged with 59 offences, including 15 counts of murder and one of committing a terrorist act, the New South […]

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Kazakh pair accused of using spycam and earpieces to win A$1.2m in casino

November 30, 2025 World Justice News 0

A husband and wife from Kazakhstan are alleged to have used a hidden camera and earpieces to fraudulently win nearly A$1.2m (£593,00; $784,000) in an Australian casino. The couple were caught after staff at the […]

Teenagers launch legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children

November 26, 2025 World Justice News 0

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children younger than 16. The challenge comes two weeks before the law, a world first, is set to take effect. It is […]

Officer spared jail over fatal Tasering of 95-year-old

March 28, 2025 World Justice News 0

A former police officer has been spared a jail sentence over his fatal decision to Taser a 95-year-old woman with dementia symptoms at an Australia aged care home. Kristian White said he had used the […]

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Australian police find explosives for possible antisemitic attack

January 31, 2025 World Justice News 0

Authorities in Sydney are investigating whether explosives discovered in a caravan were intended for an antisemitic attack. The explosives could have caused a 40m-wide blast and “significant damage,” police said on Wednesday, adding that the […]

Childcare worker who abused more than 60 girls jailed for life

November 30, 2024 World Justice News 0

A former childcare worker dubbed “one of Australia’s worst paedophiles” has been sentenced to life in prison for raping and sexually abusing almost 70 girls. Ashley Paul Griffith, 47, confessed to 307 offences committed at […]

Australian police officer who Tasered 95-year-old great-grandmother guilty of manslaughter

November 27, 2024 World Justice News 0

An Australian police officer who Tasered a 95-year-old great-grandmother in a care home has been found guilty of manslaughter. Kristian James Samuel White was found guilty of killing Clare Nowland, who had dementia and used […]

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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]