Appeals court upholds 16-year sentence for Massey
Michael Inman Rebecca Anne Massey's bid to have her murder conviction overturned has been dismissed.
Neglected toddler had rotting teeth removed, court told
Michael Inman A pair of Canberra drug addicts who let their two toddlers live in squalid conditions have avoided a full-time jail sentence.
Maimed bike rider forgives driver
Michael Inman A motorcyclist who had to have a leg amputated after a collision in Canberra's north this month harbours no ill feelings towards the driver who maimed him, a court has heard.
Prison for Centrelink defrauder
Michael Inman A Canberra woman who defrauded Centrelink of more than $35,000 has been ordered to repay the money and spend weekends behind bars for the next five months.
Man accused of Red Hill murder denied bail
Michael Inman Accused killer Luigi Costa will remain behind bars after his latest bid for freedom was on Monday dismissed by a Canberra judge.
Roll up, roll up for a big punch-up
Michael Inman Tent boxing stalwart Michael Karaitiana still thinks he's harder than the average Canberran.
Bugging appeal denied
Michael Inman Court Reporter A woman who claimed she was bugged by intelligence agents has been denied the right to take her legal fight against a tertiary institution to the ACT Supreme Court.
Man pretended to be police officer to have ex evicted
Michael Inman A man who pretended to be a police officer in an attempt to have his ex-girlfriend evicted from her home has pleaded guilty to public mischief in a Canberra court.
Former lecturer guilty of committing indecent act on child
Michael Inman A former university lecturer has been found guilty of putting his hands down the pants of an 11-year-old.
Cool change, rain a reprieve for firefighters
Christopher Knaus, Michael Inman The immediate fire danger in the Canberra region eased when a cool change swept through on Sunday.
Neighbour's sacrifice kept Adjungbilly farmer's property safe
Michael Inman It was a sacrifice that Tony Engel won't soon forget.
New visions for a city that's ripe for a design renaissance
Michael Inman After years of domination by the legacy of Walter Burley Griffin, a burgeoning renaissance in design is taking root in the capital.
Facebook post boasts of gay hate crimes in Civic
Michael Inman Outrage as posts on a Canberra Confessions Facebook page boast about hate crimes committed against gay men in Civic.
Surfing the crest of his craft
Michael Inman Vern Jackson handcrafted his first surfboard as a wave-mad teenager in his mother’s backyard chicken coop.
Canberrans urged to monitor fire conditions
Michael Inman Canberrans considering a weekend trip to the coast have been urged to check fire conditions before setting out.
New head for social council
Michael Inman Former welfare service advocate Susan Helyar has been appointed director of the ACT Council of Social Service, the peak representative body for not-for-profit community organisations in the capital.
Even more people dialling up Lifeline
Michael Inman Canberrans may be among the most highly educated and paid people in the country but it seems money cannot always buy happiness as new figures from Lifeline Canberra revealed.
'Potential to flip': accused choker refused bail
Michael Inman A man charged with choking his housemate until she passed out has been refused bail.
Mixed emotions on commercial charity bins
Michael Inman A Melbourne charity organisation has condemned commercial operators it says are using cash-starved non-profit groups to work Canberra donation bins.
Canberrans by the sea mix duty with pleasure
Michael Inman Most Canberrans don't need an excuse to hit the coast during summer holidays.
