Arrest warrant issued for woman in 'worst house of squalor' case The woman is accused of leaving four children living among faeces and grime in a north Canberra home. The Canberra Times · Jan 28, 2023
Woman with extensive criminal history 'ran off' after 'high speed' collision At the scene, the driver of the other vehicle told police "I don't know, they ran off". The Canberra Times · Jan 24, 2023
Lawyer Ben Aulich and accountant Michael Papandrea lose bid to challenge undercover police operation Ben Aulich and Michael Papandrea face the ACT Magistrates Court accused of conspiring with an undercover police officer to launder money from the sale of illegal cigarettes. ABC News · Jan 23, 2023
Canberra man who allegedly attacked woman with lit aerosol can pleads not guilty to attempted murder Daryl Robertson, 52, pleads guilty to a lesser charge but denies attempted murder. Police say they found a woman who was badly burnt by a lit aerosol can in September last year. ABC News · Jan 13, 2023
Police officer felt burn after man allegedly poured petrol on him The man is also accused of violently assaulting a woman and setting a shed on fire. The Canberra Times · Jan 12, 2023
Bail refused after man allegedly slaps and punches woman on the street Bail refused after police allege a man slapped and punched his partner during a violent public incident in Holt. The Canberra Times · Jan 7, 2023
Triple alcohol limit and 'running late': Not merriest Christmas for these drivers Police crack down on drink driving and other road offences during Christmas weekend The Canberra Times · Dec 25, 2022
Businesswoman admits child sex offences against employees She has pleaded guilty to five charges, with 14 more the subject of ongoing negotiations. The Canberra Times · Dec 23, 2022
ANU law professor, senior prosecutor among four new magistrates They are all due to start at the ACT Magistrates Court in January. The Canberra Times · Dec 22, 2022
Father to be alleged 21yo child rapist's 'jailer': court Jaryn Timosevski met the alleged victim on Tinder, according to police. The Canberra Times · Dec 19, 2022
Man impersonates child safety worker, tells agency 'you b----s can suck it' The offending came after the protection agency intervened in his children's welfare. The Canberra Times · Dec 15, 2022
'I just left': Hit-and-run driver discharged despite injuring man on mountain The teenager was found guilty of failing to stop and give assistance after a crash, but the charge has been dismissed on mental health grounds. The Canberra Times · Dec 15, 2022
Customers flee restaurant as worker allegedly slashes, bites colleague in fight over dockets Police say a fight in a Chinese restaurant's kitchen spilled into the dining room, sending customers running. The Canberra Times · Dec 13, 2022
19-year-old man arrested for firearm offences, after neighbour allegedly yelled at his dog The 19-year-old will face the ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday. The Canberra Times · Dec 6, 2022
The Canberra Times · Dec 5, 2022 Attempted murder charge laid over alleged stabbing, burning of screaming woman Daryl Robertson is accused of leaving the woman with serious burns, stab wounds and lacerations.
ABC News · Nov 30, 2022 Canberra prisoner Kane Quinn sentenced for escaping custody when girlfriend rammed corrections car While being driven to a medical appointment last year, Kane Quinn escaped custody when his girlfriend crashed into the car that was transporting him — sparking a city-wide manhunt.
The Canberra Times · Nov 29, 2022 'Justice system has no perfect record': Case of threats to court witness dropped After her stay application was dismissed, a medical report found the defendant unfit to plead.
ABC News · Nov 26, 2022 Canberra man accused of raping woman at Westfield Belconnen granted bail in ACT Magistrates Court A 28-year-old Canberra man charged with the alleged sexual assault of a woman at a retail store is granted bail at ACT Magistrates Court.
ABC News · Nov 24, 2022 ACT Magistrates Court throws out case against Amazon Australia boss after man alleges theft Peter Nesic brought legal action against the head of Amazon in Australia, Janet Menzies. But his allegation against the executive was tossed out in less than 15 minutes.
The Canberra Times · Oct 23, 2022 'Drastic remedy': Cop accused of indecently assaulting colleague has case terminated The South Australia Police officer had been charged with indecently assaulting a colleague while they were in Canberra for a basketball tournament.
The Canberra Times · Oct 19, 2022 'Everyone's a victim': Fear of tent living drove disaster relief-payment fraud The government contractor committed the fraud in three separate incidents.
The Canberra Times · Oct 18, 2022 Student enters pleas to charges of assault, lighting neighbour's door on fire The man's case will be next heard at the ACT Supreme Court later next month.
The Canberra Times · Oct 17, 2022 Man allegedly became an 'ongoing risk' when fleeing police The defendant will reappear in the ACT Magistrates Court on November 14.
ABC News · Sep 30, 2022 Canberra woman refused bail after allegedly grooming two teenage girls who worked for her The ACT Magistrates Court has denied bail to the 28-year-old, who faces five charges, including grooming, acts of indecency and possessing child-abuse material.
ABC News · Sep 29, 2022 Man who allegedly attacked woman with lit aerosol can appears in ACT Magistrates Court Daryl Robertson is charged with intentionally inflicting grievous bodily harm, and using an inflammable liquid to endanger life.