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Five charged with murder after body found in park

Five charged with murder after body found in park

Police sprung the alleged offenders, including four boys, in a series of raids weeks after a man was allegedly kidnapped and his body left near a playground.

Children under five to be removed from residential care

Children under five to be removed from residential care

Children under five to be removed from residential care

Children under five to be removed from residential care

The shocking findings of a "broken" child protection system has prompted a state government to remove kids under five from its residential care.

'Load of crap': underworld figure jokes after arrest

'Load of crap': underworld figure jokes after arrest

'Load of crap': underworld figure jokes after arrest

'Load of crap': underworld figure jokes after arrest

An underworld figure has emerged from his beachside mansion after his arrest and release, quipping he was taken into custody over a "speeding fine".

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Car rammed, tyre shot out in police arrest operation

Car rammed, tyre shot out in police arrest operation

A main suburban road has been the scene of a dramatic arrest in which police rammed a car driven by a wanted man and shot out a tyre.

Australia's youngest murderer handed more jail time

Australia's youngest murderer handed more jail time

A man who has spent most of his life in prison is once again making a jail cell his home after breaching release orders and handling abuse material.

Environmental bypass to fast-track oil project

Environmental bypass to fast-track oil project

A state deputy premier will have the power to override environmental and heritage laws in a move slammed by the opposition and a conservation group.

How sextortion scammers get nude images of victims

How sextortion scammers get nude images of victims

The fear of having personal explicit photos shared with family and friends strikes panic in victims of sextortion - and that's exactly what scammers want.

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Delivery driver's odd act after crashing into fountain

Delivery driver's odd act after crashing into fountain

Delivery driver's odd act after crashing into fountain

Delivery driver's odd act after crashing into fountain

A French national who recently arrived in Australia was found in a compromising position after he crashed into a memorial fountain.

CCTV camera weapon of choice in alleged violent assault

CCTV camera weapon of choice in alleged violent assault

CCTV camera weapon of choice in alleged violent assault

CCTV camera weapon of choice in alleged violent assault

A 22-year-old man has been refused bail after allegedly using a surveillance camera to assault another man before attempting to set the property on fire.

Strip search appeal could trim festival-goers' payments

Strip search appeal could trim festival-goers' payments

Strip search appeal could trim festival-goers' payments

Strip search appeal could trim festival-goers' payments

Thousands of unlawfully strip searched music festival attendees could receive less compensation as a result of a police challenge against a major court ruling.

One Nation's Barnaby Joyce fires up anti-abortion rally

One Nation's Barnaby Joyce fires up anti-abortion rally

One Nation's Barnaby Joyce fires up anti-abortion rally

One Nation's Barnaby Joyce fires up anti-abortion rally

One Nation firebrand Barnaby Joyce has capitalised on his party's rise in the polls by appearing at a pro-life rally urging a vote against the major parties.

Stolen car rollover kills teen in outback town

Stolen car rollover kills teen in outback town

Stolen car rollover kills teen in outback town

Stolen car rollover kills teen in outback town

A stolen-car rollover in an outback town has left one teen dead and five injured as police flag a lack of parental responsibility as a factor in youth crime.

'Nation leading' e-bike laws wound back after outcry

'Nation leading' e-bike laws wound back after outcry

'Nation leading' e-bike laws wound back after outcry

'Nation leading' e-bike laws wound back after outcry

A state government has softened its e-mobility laws, sparing teens from a ban while giving police new powers to breath test riders and seize illegal devices.

Footage shows masked gunman firing on suburban street

Footage shows masked gunman firing on suburban street

Footage shows masked gunman firing on suburban street

Footage shows masked gunman firing on suburban street

Investigators have released footage of the shooting, which is believed to have been targeting a house, in a bid to track down the balaclava-clad gunman.

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Casino slapped with $10m fine over gambling breaches

The Star casino has been hit with another round of massive fines for regulatory breaches, including allowing players to gamble well beyond legal time limits.

Teen charged with plotting 'acts of violence' at school

A teenage boy is facing serious charges after he allegedly planned "acts of violence" at a local school while possessing violent extremist material.

Mine shafts searched in hunt for missing mum

Major Crime detectives are scouring a dam and dozens of mine shafts in the latest search for a mother of two missing in the outback for six months.

'We just got out': slain teen's family reveal fire hell

The family of a murdered teen have opened up on their latest harrowing ordeal after their home and business was destroyed by fire in a suspected arson attack.

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Video outrage: police shoot dog after running it over

A beloved pet that was struck by a police car has been euthanised in front of children in a distressing scene.

Police brutality in spotlight after release of video

One state premier has defended the system after footage showing a woman being assaulted by police while experiencing a psychotic episode was made public.

Tributes flow for 'bright' toddler killed in house fire

Police are investigating after an early morning house fire claimed the life of a beloved three-year-old boy and left his father fighting for life.

'Once in every five years' storm batters coastline

A ‘once-in-every-five-years’ storm is wreaking havoc as thousands are left without power as residents brace for rarely experienced widespread damaging winds.

Arson attack destroys home of parents of murdered teen

The parents of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death are reeling after their home was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

Hope fades for national gun law reforms after Bondi

Most states have turned their back on nationally consistent gun law reforms spearheaded by the federal government in the aftermath of the Bondi massacre.

Retiring cop alleged target of police station attack

A man has been denied bail after literally crashing a 40-year veteran officer's retirement party, accused of driving at police and ramming the station.

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