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
Brawler goes for McDonalds after skatepark murder accused allegedly said he stabbed someone

Brawler goes for McDonalds after skatepark murder accused allegedly said he stabbed someone

13 May 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Mother-of-four accused of neglecting children in 'worst house of squalor' worker had ever seen

Mother-of-four accused of neglecting children in 'worst house of squalor' worker had ever seen

12 May 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Daughter accused of using dark web to solicit parents' murder committed to trial

Daughter accused of using dark web to solicit parents' murder committed to trial

11 May 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Michael O'Connell pleads not guilty to murdering Danielle Jordan: 'She's the love of me life'

Michael O'Connell pleads not guilty to murdering Danielle Jordan: 'She's the love of me life'

10 May 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Murder trial hears Peter Keeley was bashed, tied up before body found in bush

Murder trial hears Peter Keeley was bashed, tied up before body found in bush

9 May 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Frankie Prineas' murderer Jayscen Newby resentenced to 24 years' jail

Frankie Prineas' murderer Jayscen Newby resentenced to 24 years' jail

5 May 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Stephen Button allegedly 'murdered' puppy by forcing knife down its throat

Stephen Button allegedly 'murdered' puppy by forcing knife down its throat

5 May 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Melba woman died after allegedly falling off bonnet of partner's car

Melba woman died after allegedly falling off bonnet of partner's car

5 May 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Prison break 'mastermind' Lila Walto admits ramming prison car to free fiancé

Prison break 'mastermind' Lila Walto admits ramming prison car to free fiancé

4 May 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Cousin 'cradled' 18-year-old after he died in Weston Creek skatepark fight

Cousin 'cradled' 18-year-old after he died in Weston Creek skatepark fight

4 May 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Jaw broken after alleged seating dispute during Summernats burnouts

Jaw broken after alleged seating dispute during Summernats burnouts

1 May 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Prison artist who makes 'very good paintings' stole safe containing $70,000 from UC supermarket

Prison artist who makes 'very good paintings' stole safe containing $70,000 from UC supermarket

30 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Alan Delaney jailed for 16 years for murdering Aaron Baxter in Queanbeyan

Alan Delaney jailed for 16 years for murdering Aaron Baxter in Queanbeyan

30 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Trial of Brittany Higgins' alleged rapist to proceed as stay application dismissed

Trial of Brittany Higgins' alleged rapist to proceed as stay application dismissed

29 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Parents describe loss and love for 18-year-old son stabbed to death at Weston Creek skatepark

Parents describe loss and love for 18-year-old son stabbed to death at Weston Creek skatepark

29 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Drunk on prison brew, inmate Keith Carberry's rampages caused $4 million damage

Drunk on prison brew, inmate Keith Carberry's rampages caused $4 million damage

29 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Man killed at Weston Creek skatepark was stabbed up to six times, murder trial told

Man killed at Weston Creek skatepark was stabbed up to six times, murder trial told

28 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Kingston stabbing accused Hayden Todkill was 'overwhelmed' during fight, granted bail

Kingston stabbing accused Hayden Todkill was 'overwhelmed' during fight, granted bail

28 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
'Two sides to the story': Hayden Todkill pleads not guilty to charges related to Kingston stabbing

'Two sides to the story': Hayden Todkill pleads not guilty to charges related to Kingston stabbing

27 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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From 'sugar daddy' blackmail attempt to knife-point robbery, Jesse Kirkwood admits to 'inept' crime spree

From 'sugar daddy' blackmail attempt to knife-point robbery, Jesse Kirkwood admits to 'inept' crime spree

24 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Installation of Batemans Bay Bridge pontoon will result in traffic changes

Installation of Batemans Bay Bridge pontoon will result in traffic changes

23 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Former CSIRO executive 'lost everything' after defrauding agency out of $320,000

Former CSIRO executive 'lost everything' after defrauding agency out of $320,000

22 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Police officer Joshua Tiffen and twin Kenan found guilty of using hidden cameras to spy on tenants

Police officer Joshua Tiffen and twin Kenan found guilty of using hidden cameras to spy on tenants

21 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Former police officer Scott White avoids 'hell' behind bars for lying in fake rape case

Former police officer Scott White avoids 'hell' behind bars for lying in fake rape case

20 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Plumber James Raftery jailed for stealing $300,000 from elderly widow with dementia

Plumber James Raftery jailed for stealing $300,000 from elderly widow with dementia

20 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Man refused bail after court hears about alleged campaign of intimidation against CYPS worker

Man refused bail after court hears about alleged campaign of intimidation against CYPS worker

15 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
'Explosive' assault leaves tavern patron with lasting facial disfigurement

'Explosive' assault leaves tavern patron with lasting facial disfigurement

14 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
Attorney-General takes Collaery case to High Court to fight release of judgement

Attorney-General takes Collaery case to High Court to fight release of judgement

14 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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'Every mother's worst nightmare': magistrate's warning after strip club assault

'Every mother's worst nightmare': magistrate's warning after strip club assault

13 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
When Adriaan Roodt died after a school game, 'it was like a light was turned off'

When Adriaan Roodt died after a school game, 'it was like a light was turned off'

12 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Alleged shoplifter accused of wheeling away trollies filled with $2600-worth of items

Alleged shoplifter accused of wheeling away trollies filled with $2600-worth of items

8 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight
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Magistrate warned teen who allegedly filmed brutal assault he'd 'have a difficult time in custody'

Magistrate warned teen who allegedly filmed brutal assault he'd 'have a difficult time in custody'

8 April 2022 | By Albert McKnight

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