Albert McKnight

About Albert McKnight

Raised on the NSW South Coast, Albert studied psychology at the University of Wollongong before starting in journalism.

He has seven years’ experience as a reporter in the region covering a multitude of issues, from politics and police, to court and community.

Courts & Crime
Hung jury in trial of busker accused of raping drunk woman he found in Glebe Park

Hung jury in trial of busker accused of raping drunk woman he found in Glebe Park

9 October 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Nature reserve rapist denied bail ahead of appeal to conviction

Nature reserve rapist denied bail ahead of appeal to conviction

8 October 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Brittany Higgins lashes suggestion by Bruce Lehrmann's barrister she committed a 'deception' to bolster rape claim

Brittany Higgins lashes suggestion by Bruce Lehrmann's barrister she committed a 'deception' to bolster rape claim

7 October 2022 | By Albert McKnight
BMX star who demanded nudes from girls has 'very low' prospects of successful appeal

BMX star who demanded nudes from girls has 'very low' prospects of successful appeal

7 October 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Brittany Higgins claims minister made her think there would be 'problems' if police told of rape allegation

Brittany Higgins claims minister made her think there would be 'problems' if police told of rape allegation

6 October 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Brittany Higgins details Parliament House staff culture, relationship with 'territorial' Bruce Lehrmann

Brittany Higgins details Parliament House staff culture, relationship with 'territorial' Bruce Lehrmann

5 October 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Brittany Higgins cried throughout alleged rape at Parliament House, trial told

Brittany Higgins cried throughout alleged rape at Parliament House, trial told

4 October 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Nick Kyrgios will attempt to dismiss assault charge on mental health grounds

Nick Kyrgios will attempt to dismiss assault charge on mental health grounds

4 October 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Police raids over cocaine, MDMA supply in Batemans Bay result in four arrests in NSW, ACT

Police raids over cocaine, MDMA supply in Batemans Bay result in four arrests in NSW, ACT

29 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Courts & Crime
Man in custody after woman screaming in backyard was found with burns, stab wounds

Man in custody after woman screaming in backyard was found with burns, stab wounds

29 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Man found in possession of several stolen items had 'unusually strong' interest in buy, swap, sell online

Man found in possession of several stolen items had 'unusually strong' interest in buy, swap, sell online

29 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Man allegedly gave 14-year-old girl drugs and car ride in exchange for sex act

Man allegedly gave 14-year-old girl drugs and car ride in exchange for sex act

29 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Emma Morton seeks contested committal over charges alleging she stole from childcare centre

Emma Morton seeks contested committal over charges alleging she stole from childcare centre

28 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Peter Keeley's teen kidnappers sentenced to jail for attacking him in South Coast bush

Peter Keeley's teen kidnappers sentenced to jail for attacking him in South Coast bush

27 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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'He robbed me of everything': man given nearly five years' jail for abusing ex-partner

'He robbed me of everything': man given nearly five years' jail for abusing ex-partner

27 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Busker allegedly raped drunk woman he found in Glebe Park, trial told

Busker allegedly raped drunk woman he found in Glebe Park, trial told

27 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Courts & Crime
IT worker who had child abuse videos avoids spending time in jail

IT worker who had child abuse videos avoids spending time in jail

25 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Courts & Crime
Danny Klobucar allegedly attacked man accused of burning child with cigarette

Danny Klobucar allegedly attacked man accused of burning child with cigarette

24 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Ranting ex-bikie boss has jail time reduced on appeal

Ranting ex-bikie boss has jail time reduced on appeal

17 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Babysitter found not guilty of raping girl had reacted with 'horror and shock' to allegations

Babysitter found not guilty of raping girl had reacted with 'horror and shock' to allegations

17 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Lila Walto's ex-fiancé faced 'almost biblical level of temptation' to join prison break

Lila Walto's ex-fiancé faced 'almost biblical level of temptation' to join prison break

15 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Four charged over alleged bikie-linked cocaine network across Canberra region

Four charged over alleged bikie-linked cocaine network across Canberra region

14 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Domestic violence abuser inflicted 'calculated nightmare of life or death' on ex-partner

Domestic violence abuser inflicted 'calculated nightmare of life or death' on ex-partner

14 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Weston Creek skatepark stabber back behind bars over alleged home invasion

Weston Creek skatepark stabber back behind bars over alleged home invasion

13 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Courts & Crime
Babysitter accused of abusing girl when her mother was struggling with child's death

Babysitter accused of abusing girl when her mother was struggling with child's death

13 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Courts & Crime
Alexis was 'ripped from this planet' by 'drift king' found guilty of killing her

Alexis was 'ripped from this planet' by 'drift king' found guilty of killing her

13 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
From picking through COVID-19 waste bins to assaulting police, jail time for string of crimes

From picking through COVID-19 waste bins to assaulting police, jail time for string of crimes

12 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
'Robin Hood' landscape architect avoids conviction for committing fraud to pay employees

'Robin Hood' landscape architect avoids conviction for committing fraud to pay employees

11 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Driver accused of killing 16-year-old girlfriend in crash owed it to her to keep her safe, trial told

Driver accused of killing 16-year-old girlfriend in crash owed it to her to keep her safe, trial told

10 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Sibling handed 72 incest or child sex charges over alleged abuse of two sisters

Sibling handed 72 incest or child sex charges over alleged abuse of two sisters

8 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Speed is crucial evidence in case against man accused of murdering 'soul mate'

Speed is crucial evidence in case against man accused of murdering 'soul mate'

8 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Man allegedly set fire to neighbour's door, tried to stab him over bad music on radio

Man allegedly set fire to neighbour's door, tried to stab him over bad music on radio

7 September 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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