Black ops may be local, volunteer firefighting outfits that can lend a hand if the situation is too drastic for the RFS.

Mike Pompeo announced that the US no longer recognises Israeli West Bank settlements as a breach of international law.

The media often uses the term 'surety' incorrectly to denote money or other property to guarantee a person's bail.

People attending the Local Court must wear a fitted face-covering or mask, when directed by a presiding magistrate.

Stealing from a person in NSW is an offence under section 94 of the Crimes Act 1900, which carries a prison sentence.

Evidence of good character, or steps taken to make up for the offending conduct, may recommend a more lenient penalty.

The warnings about the threat that COVID-19 poses to prison settings have been sustained over the last 18 months.

Causing a bushfire is an offence under section 203E of the Crimes Act 1900, with a maximum penalty of 21 years in prison.

The Safe & Together Model is highly regarded world-wide and is endorsed by leading family and domestic violence experts.

The COVID-19 infringement notices that NSW police has been issuing are some of the steepest on-the-spot fines available.

Self-defence is a ‘complete defence' to a criminal charge, so you are entitled to a verdict of not guilty if it applies.

The second exposure draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill 2019, with its accompanying legislation, was introduced.

Recent research has found that domestic violence offenders are also more prone to commit violent crimes outside the home.

Influential people declare that the war on drugs has failed so we must take a new approach to reduce the harms caused by drugs.

The local industry will operate with regular business laws for the improvement and enhancement of sex workers' wellbeing.

The crowd that did breach COVID stay-at-home orders – risking $1,000 fines or arrest – was made up of divergent groups.

Do not assume that the police have charged you with the appropriate offence without first seeking legal advice.

Legal reforms, including that parliament consider enacting a discrete criminal offence of hazing.

The Commissioner recommended mandatory reporting of suspected misconduct to restore public trust in the legal profession.

Outlines rules regarding when criminal history is admissible at trial or hearing.