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Savannah Pocock is a reporter for The Daily Telegraph based in Central Sydney and focuses on courts. She was the runner-up for the 2024 Caroline Jones Young Journalist Award and previously worked for the Byron Shire News.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 10, 2022: Ex-banker Jon Adgemis, now a wealthy property mogul pictured at his new venture, Oxford House in Paddington. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

‘Large-scale theft’ partially to blame for Byron nightclub collapse

Embattled hospitality boss Jon Adgemis has made an extraordinary claim a “large-scale theft” is partially responsible for the collapse of one of his signature venues.

ExclusiveSouthern Courier

NRL star Davvy Edward Drollett Moale was busted driving a BMW in Mascot while his provisional licence was suspended. Moale is a prop for the South Sydney Rabbitohs and played for the Cook Islands team for the Pacific Championships last year. He faced Downing Centre Local Court on June 19, 2025 for sentence. He pleaded guilty to driving while suspended. Magistrate Fiona McCarron handed him a six-month conditional release order without a conviction.

P-plater NRL star’s luxury car trip lands him in court

A young NRL star was busted behind the wheel of a luxury car in Sydney’s south while his provisional licence was suspended. Here’s what happened in court.

UPDATEDMacarthur

Driver Daniel Young allegedly caused $100,000 of damages after ramming shop fronts and leading police on a chase from Campbelltown to Sydney International Airport. Picture: Inasha Iftekhar

Named: Driver caused $100K in damages during pursuit to airport

A driver has pleaded guilty to causing $100,000 in damages after ramming shop fronts and leading police on a chase from Campbelltown to Sydney International Airport. Here’s what happened in court.

Police & Courts

Police have caught seven wanted men on the Northern Rivers during a three-day operation between June 16, 2025 to June 18, 2025 targeting alleged DV-related offences. Picture: Police

Named: Seven men charged during North Coast DV blitz

Police have arrested seven wanted men during a three-day operation targeting alleged DV-related offences on the North Coast. Now their names can be revealed.

ExclusiveWentworth Courier

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MAY 7, 2025: Paris Coudounellis pictured as she arrives at Waverley Court. An eastern suburbs hairdresser charged with a series of AVO breaches.Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Hairdresser blames jealousy for breaking into ex’s home, bed

An Eastern suburbs hairdresser who cut open the flyscreens of her ex-boyfriend’s bedroom window and crawled into bed with him has been sentenced. Here’s what happened.

ExclusiveCentral Sydney

Correctional facility inspired cocktail bar Alcotraz is on the cards for Chippen Street, Chippendale after a DA was lodged to the City of Sydney Council in May, 2025. Picture: Supplied

Behind bars but still raising spirits: Themed cocktail bar planned

Jailhouse on the rocks, please. A prison-themed venue is on the cards for inner Sydney suburb where patrons can expect to don orange jumpsuits, be handed a pretend criminal record and be served contraband cocktails.

Police & Courts

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Student learns punishment for string of DV offences

A northwest Sydney student has been sentenced for a string of DV offences which were committed just months after an apprehended violence order was put in place for a woman’s protection. Here’s what happened.

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The longstanding Redfern bar The Dock has been forced to close its doors on May 26, 2025 because of changing demographics, âcovid hangoverâ and the cost of living crisis, according to owner Tom Whittle. Picture: Provided

‘Did everything we could’: Popular inner city bar forced to close

A popular inner city bar has been forced to close its doors because of changing demographics, “Covid hangover” and the cost of living crisis. Here’s what the owner had to say.

ExclusivePolice & Courts

LISMORE prepares for major flooding event in the Northern Rivers, NSWLismore CBD shopkeepers move stock out, or off ground level, in their shops to prevent damage from the anticipated floods, due to peak Monday.EXCLUSIVE27 February 2022ÃÂ©MEDIA-MODE.COM

‘Low hanging fruit’: Fake flood victim’s shocking lies to reap $22K

An impostor posing as a Northern Rivers flood victim told horrific lies to defraud $22K in disaster payments. Here’s what happened.

ExclusiveWentworth Courier

Deana Marie Dicianni faced Waverley Local Court on April 30, 2025 and pleaded guilty to supplying 26.7g of cocaine and dealing with the proceeds of crime.

‘Astronomically poor decision’: Beautician jailed after Bondi coke deal

A beautician has been jailed after being caught with a stash of cocaine and cash following a planned dial-a-dealer transaction that went haywire at Bondi Beach. Here’s what happened.

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