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Eligibility to expand for court's alcohol, drug rehab program

The Attorney-General said the program helps offenders get their lives back on track.

The Canberra Times

Diversion boost for addicted offenders and added support for coronial processes

With too many cases and not enough places, Canberra's drug and alcohol sentencing list now has the funding to take on more.

The Canberra Times

Prisoner pictured on bus minutes after courtroom escape

He made it from Civic to Denman Prospect within half an hour of fleeing.

The Canberra Times

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Prosecutor ‘cautioned’ Wilkinson before Logies speech

The ACT director of public prosecutions has told an inquiry he could have given stronger advice to journalist Lisa Wilkinson not to give her Logies speech.

The New Daily

Bruce Lehrmann rape trial inquiry hearings to begin

A four-week inquiry examining the prosecution of ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will begin public hearings.

The New Daily

Canberra man who fired gun in shopping centre found not guilty of attempted murder, guilty of lesser crime

A Canberra man who fired a gun three times towards another man at a shopping centre in Canberra's north is found not guilty of attempted murder in the ACT Supreme Court.

ABC News

Former Labor staffer Alexander Matters found not guilty of raping fellow university student

Alexander Matters was accused of raping a woman in 2021. Today a jury found him not guilty and his lawyer questioned why the case ever made it to trial.

ABC News

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Jury finds rapist who whipped partner guilty on 19 charges

The ACT Supreme Court trial lasted 10 days.

The Canberra Times

'Natural next step': Associate judge promoted to resident role

The ACT government has bucked a recent trend of looking interstate for Supreme Court judges.

The Canberra Times

Victim 'constantly frightened' after 'dream home' invaded

The offender responsible for her fear is set to be released from custody next week.

The Canberra Times

Canberra woman accused of involvement in Glenn Walewicz murder denied bail

The woman accused of orchestrating the home invasion, where Canberra man Glenn Walewicz was killed, will have to wait out the time before her trial behind bars after she was refused bail in the ACT Supreme Court.

ABC News

Woman 'terrified' as knife-wielding intruder breaks into bedroom

Mitchell John West will soon be sentenced after threatening the woman during a crime spree.

The Canberra Times

Alleged home invader held machete near woman's throat, court told

Ivan Djerke, 47, blew up at a judge's "bullshit" decision to refuse him bail.

The Canberra Times

Getaway driver in murder of Canberra man Glenn Walewicz spared more time behind bars

Reatile Ncube, 19, was charged with being an accessory after the fact and was sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court today.

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The Canberra Times

'The muscle' blames friend for triggering armed robbery of 'weak dog' victim

The offender, among a group, used a baseball bat to inflict violence on the victim.

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How secret trials became and remain possible in Australia

There may very well be secret prosecutions and secret jailings happening now, and they can and will continue until the law is reformed.

ABC News

Teenager pleads guilty to murder over shooting death of Canberra man Glenn Walewicz

An 18-year-old will face sentencing after pleading guilty to murdering Canberra man Glenn Walewicz, who was shot in the neck in June 2021.

The Canberra Times

Teen admits murdering man in suspected mistaken identity

Police say Glenn Walewicz, 48, was shot dead at the doorway of his Phillip unit in June 2021.

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'I just miss me life': Man who sent revenge porn complains about jail

The 35-year-old says he has "had enough" of jail after being there "all friggin' year".

The Canberra Times

ACT judge leaves after nine months, joins Jackman's brother in new role

Justice Geoffrey Kennett was only sworn in as an ACT Supreme Court judge in March.

The Canberra Times

'Legendary status': Supreme Court farewells 'resident comedian'

Justice Michael Elkaim has reached the mandatory retirement age for resident judges.

The Canberra Times

Teen cleared of murder wants revenge, police claim after home invasion reprisal

He has admitted invading the home of a witness who gave evidence during his Supreme Court trial.

The Canberra Times

Special operations soldier fractured colleague's face at sleepover

He believes he is likely to lose his job over the incident, which occurred 14 years ago.

The Canberra Times

'Failure of system': Complainant's evidence inadmissible in sex assault trial

A complainant's key interview with police appeared to have been based on a failure, a judge has said.

The Canberra Times

Doctor allegedly raped nurse, assaulted her with toothbrush after Christmas party

While he has pleaded not guilty to six charges, the doctor has admitted perjury.

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