A prime beef company faces fines of more than $2 million per charge over 6km of channels allegedly dug through a Niangala district wetland. Its first court date is Friday, 30 October.
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Posted inBoggabri, Environment, Hunter, Legal, Long Read, Mining and Resources, NSW Votes 2027, Politics
The High Court coal win that may close the door it opened
WEEKEND LONG READ: Much has been said about a High Court judgement this week relating to what climate impacts should be included in planning decisions. The backlash and election timing could shut Scope 3 emissions out of planning permanently and give workers and communities the confidence they desperately seek.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Legal, NSW News
More DV offenders before courts: new data
New BOCSAR data shows 6,128 more domestic violence defendants before NSW courts in two years, as the state government points to tougher bail laws and a $184.1 million funding boost.
Posted inArmidale, Crime, Legal, Mole River
Confusion as man accused of Mole River decapitation won’t talk
A mental health order for the Mole River murder accused lasted only minutes in court, before they realised the charge was too serious for it to be an option.
Posted inCrime, Legal, Tamworth
Man charged after West Tamworth road rage crash
A parked-car argument, an alleged pursuit through West Tamworth streets, and a ute crashing into a home. A 43-year-old man now faces five charges.
Posted inLegal, NSW Politics, Social issues and services
Gun debate gagged, motion to disallow buyback fails
A motion to scrap the state’s gun buyback failed after debate was gagged, with the mover accusing government MPs of not understanding firearms and warning the laws will push voters to far-right parties.
Posted inLegal, Moree, Obituary
Moree born first female High Court judge dies
Pioneering Australian judge Mary Gaudron has been honoured for her contributions to Australia’s legal landscape after her death at age 83.
Posted inLegal, Social issues and services, Volunteering
New volunteers needed to support vulnerable people through the courts in the New England
The Justice Advocacy Service is calling on people in Tamworth and Gunnedah to volunteer their time, as a shortage of local support workers leaves vulnerable clients navigating the legal system alone.
Posted inAgribusiness, Barraba, Bendemeer, Environment, Legal
Aerial applicator fined for overspray at Bendemeer
A helicopter spraying company has been fined more than $70,000 after herbicide drifted onto trees at Bendemeer. The pilot admitted to spraying “by eye”.
Posted inFederal Politics, Legal, National News
Confirmed racist: Hanson loses appeal over ‘seriously offensive’ tweet
Four years on from her “piss off back to Pakistan” tweet, Pauline Hanson has lost her appeal and will have to live with the courts saying she is racist.