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Blake AntrobusCourt reporter

Blake Antrobus is a Court Reporter and an Assistant Chief of Staff at NewsWire, based in Brisbane, Queensland. Since joining the NewsWire team in 2020 he has covered some of the state’s biggest cases and has a decade of experience covering court, crime, politics and general news for a variety of media outlets across the country.

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A social media influencer has been blasted after being caught in an illegal act on a heritage-listed Australian tourist destination.

Influencer blasted for illegal act on island

A social media influencer has been blasted after being caught in an illegal act on a heritage-listed Australian tourist destination.

UPDATEDQLD

Queenslandâs Cross Border Commissioner and former police union leader Ian Leavers, who drove national gun reform after the Wieambilla tragedy, was found dead at his Brisbane home. Photo: NewsWire

Shock as state’s cop union boss dies

One state’s former police union boss, who was recently appointed the first ever Cross Border Commissioner, has been found dead.

QLD Courts & Law

A jury has been told allegations surrounding the leadup to a horrific fatal road rage confrontation which led to a man being struck and killed just metres from his home.

Man cleared of fatal attack on man in undies

A driver on trial for the alleged murder of a man clad only in his undies after a traffic altercation spiralled into a fatal road rage incident has been found not guilty.

QLD Courts & Law

Traffic officer Senior Constable Ross Kouimanis has been nominated for a Gold Coast Honours award in the Courage Category.

Paedophile cop will remain behind bars

A disgraced former police officer jailed for the vile abuse of a young boy more than two decades ago has tried to overturn his convictions.

The Oasis Townsville, presented by Minister for Veterans Affairs Matt Keogh. Picture: DVA TV

Essential veterans’ support hub facing axe

A flagship Australian veterans’ support hub is facing closure within months – leaving thousands of at-risk personnel without crucial services.

UPDATEDPolitics

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MAY 3, 2024: Former senator Graham Richardson pictured at the Memorial service for Lang Walker AO at the Sydney Town Hall. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Richo’s vow to 17yo son before death

Tributes are pouring in for controversial former Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson who has died aged 76, just days after vowing to hang on till his son finished his HSC.

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UPDATEDNSW & ACT Crime

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 23 OCTOBER 2025: The body of a young woman has been discovered earlier this morning on Mona Vale beach. Police tape NSW Picture: Christian Gilles / NewsWire

New detail over alleged cop stabbing

Police have revealed more details behind an alleged horror confrontation which resulted in a police officer being stabbed in the leg with a sword.

The Governor-General and Mr Beckett were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence to Admiralty House today, 08 November 2025., On arrival, Cammeraygal Elder Brendan Kerin gave a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony in honour of their visit. , The Princess Royal is Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australia Corps of Signals. In her role,, she is visiting Australia to join the Signals Corps across the country in celebrating their centenary., As Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force, the Governor-General will join Her Royal Highness tomorrow in laying a wreath at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park before attending a ceremonial parade in honour of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals at Victoria Barracks. Picture: Supplied / The Governor-General of Australia

Princess touches down amid royal storm

Princess Anne has touched down in Australia for a military-focused tour as the royal family grapples with the King’s decision to strip Andrew of his titles.

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07/11/2025 A former National Australia Bank (NAB) employee in Sydney has been charged for his alleged role in a $200 million bank fraud syndicate that has impacted major financial institutions across Australia. picture: QLD Police

NAB insider’s alleged role in $200m fraud

A former NAB employee has been charged over his alleged role in a $200m fraud scheme that police say is among Australia’s largest financial fraud cases.

UPDATEDNSW & ACT

Three men have been critically injured after being hit by a car in Blacktown.

Man fighting for life after horror crash

Footage has emerged of the moment three tradies were struck by a car, with one of the men fighting for life.

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