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Drop in territory offences put down to crime crackdown

Drop in territory offences put down to crime crackdown

A territory's law-and-order crackdown is working, its chief minister says, with police data showing a significant drop in crime rates.

Missing diabetic camper found alive after nine days

Missing diabetic camper found alive after nine days

Missing diabetic camper found alive after nine days

Missing diabetic camper found alive after nine days

A 61-year-old man has been found alive more than a week after he went missing in a "remarkable" end to a challenging search.

Bail laws tested when alleged stabber makes freedom bid

Bail laws tested when alleged stabber makes freedom bid

Bail laws tested when alleged stabber makes freedom bid

Bail laws tested when alleged stabber makes freedom bid

Australia's "toughest" bail laws will be put to the test when a woman accused of stabbing a worker at random on a city street makes another bid for freedom.

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'Inconsistencies' trigger appeal in toddler death probe

'Inconsistencies' trigger appeal in toddler death probe

Information given to detectives investigating the death of a toddler has been inconsistent, police say, prompting an appeal for witnesses.

Jobs figures 'settling back' into pre-COVID levels

Jobs figures 'settling back' into pre-COVID levels

A shock increase in unemployment rates has been put down to the jobs market coming back to regular rates after pandemic-induced fluctuations.

'Not good enough': govt slammed for crime data bungle

'Not good enough': govt slammed for crime data bungle

A tough on crime government has apologised after releasing bungled victim data however an advocate says it is "not good enough" and called for transparency.

Brumbies' special protection in alpine park set for axe

Brumbies' special protection in alpine park set for axe

Laws protecting a feral horse population in a national park are set to be repealed in a move advocates say will protect alpine streams and save rare species.

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Homicide detectives called for fatal house fire probe

Homicide detectives called for fatal house fire probe

Homicide detectives called for fatal house fire probe

Homicide detectives called for fatal house fire probe

Police are keeping an open mind after calling in homicide detectives to investigate a horror house fire that claimed the lives of a woman and two boys.

Town rallies after heartbreaking deaths in house fire

Town rallies after heartbreaking deaths in house fire

Town rallies after heartbreaking deaths in house fire

Town rallies after heartbreaking deaths in house fire

A woman and two children are dead after a horrific house fire, with a community rallying around two devastated families following the tragedy.

Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency

Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency

Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency

Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency

The juice will be worth the squeeze for workers and businesses if Australia quickly and carefully forges on with artificial intelligence, industry figures say.

Innocent mum's murder likely linked to big drug bust

Innocent mum's murder likely linked to big drug bust

Innocent mum's murder likely linked to big drug bust

Innocent mum's murder likely linked to big drug bust

Police are probing possible ties between the murder of a mother in front of her sons, a plot to kill a father on his way to daycare and a global drug syndicate.

Triple-zero software 'hanging by a thread'

Triple-zero software 'hanging by a thread'

Triple-zero software 'hanging by a thread'

Triple-zero software 'hanging by a thread'

A power outage forced operators to use pen and paper to dispatch emergency services, prompting calls for a system overhaul.

Albanese government flips on Pacific worker guarantee

Albanese government flips on Pacific worker guarantee

Albanese government flips on Pacific worker guarantee

Albanese government flips on Pacific worker guarantee

The coalition has welcomed a backflip from the federal government which gives employers more flexibility while employing short-term Pacific workers.

Housing approval plan risks environment, corruption

Housing approval plan risks environment, corruption

Housing approval plan risks environment, corruption

Housing approval plan risks environment, corruption

Attempts to speed up housing approvals will come under scrutiny amid calls for greater oversight and the exclusion of mines and renewable projects.

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Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Mohammed Mustafa, the Australian doctor who shared harrowing accounts of treating children in Gaza, doesn't believe the Trump-brokered peace plan will hold.

Australian of the Year finalist cops ICAC charges

A woman accused of rorting six-figure sums from the charity she used to work for is facing a range of criminal charges.

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

As Jewish Australians celebrate the release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian Australians are doubtful about long-term peace, fearing further Israeli reprisals.

Taskforce established as search expands for missing boy

Police don't believe a boy who disappeared at a sheep station more than two weeks ago met with foul play as a task force is established to expand a search.

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Gunman's wild, violent crime spree ends in hotel lobby

A man has been arrested and taken away in an ambulance after allegedly walking into a boutique city hotel wielding a gun after a wild police chase.

Council loses millions in scam using 'AI techniques'

A beachside council says it has lost millions after an international crime syndicate used "social engineering AI techniques", sparking a major investigation.

Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Parents toying with giving their child some wine or beer at family dinner could be increasing their chances of alcohol problems as adults.

'Socially isolating': one in seven living in poverty

Charities and social services are calling for urgent action after a study showed one in seven Australians are living in poverty.

Outback search to resume for missing four-year-old boy

More than two weeks after he went missing, police are set to resume their search for a four-year-old boy who disappeared at an outback sheep station.

'Understrength' police need more cops to fight crime

A top cop has ordered a major overhaul of his state police force, admitting it does not have enough officers on the beat to prevent and respond to rising crime.

How a platform became the go-to charity hub in crises

Australians are among the most generous people in the world, having donated more than $1 billion to lend a hand to those in need, a crowdfunding giant says.

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