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16th January 2026

True Crime Australia

Tom Silvagni appeals rape convictions

Tom Silvagni has launched an appeal against his rape convictions after he was found guilty and sentenced to six years and two months in jail.

Fate of The Punisher’s $1m ‘fortune’ revealed

Slain underworld figure Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim died an almost-millionaire. But his young daughter will only inherit a small slice of that.

Man’s near 10-year run from police ends in court confession

Pauli Montoya was charged with robbery offences 11 years ago and given bail. Then he went on the run from police for the best part of a decade.

‘Very embarrassed’: Public servant lashed for wine-fuelled drive

A senior ACT public servant has been lashed by a magistrate after being caught drink driving on the South Coast following an evening where she downed two bottles of wine.

Break-ins, thefts, assaults: Qld’s scary home invasions

From drug-fuelled raids to family feuds turned violent, these shocking home invasion cases reveal the devastating consequences when criminals target residents.

Young tradie pleads guilty over $2.75m interstate coke, meth bust

The 21-year-old was arrested with a huge drug stash after arriving at the Adelaide CBD bus station after getting in “way too deep”.

‘Unacceptable’: Police rush to quell remote violence despite resourcing fears

Northern Territory Police face a crisis as violent confrontations across three remote communities threaten to overwhelm an already stretched force managing multiple operations.

Rapping, corrupt ex-cop learns fate for crime spree

This disgraced SA Police officer with lyrical swagger says she’s turned over a new leaf after years of drug-fuelled crime – and it’s all thanks to her baby boy.

Notorious Tasmanian conman Kane Dallow’s sentence delayed

The sentencing of a Tasmanian fraudster who styled himself as a media personality has been held up after he plead guilty to a raft of charges.