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Recovery mission: bodies found in remote alpine region

Recovery mission: bodies found in remote alpine region

Hikers have made a grim discovery in a remote alpine region accessible only by foot, prompting a challenging recovery mission for police.

A grief that never ends for Middle Eastern Australians

A grief that never ends for Middle Eastern Australians

A grief that never ends for Middle Eastern Australians

A grief that never ends for Middle Eastern Australians

For both Israeli and Palestinian Australians, Tuesday's second anniversary of the outbreak of war in the Middle East marks ongoing pain.

Helicopter training flight ends in fatality and injury

Helicopter training flight ends in fatality and injury

Helicopter training flight ends in fatality and injury

Helicopter training flight ends in fatality and injury

One man is dead and another has serious injuries after a helicopter training flight ended in tragedy outside a suburban airport.

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Bones found but no clues over girl missing for 55 years

Bones found but no clues over girl missing for 55 years

A police search hoping to solve one of Australia's longest-running missing child cases has ended in disappointment despite the discovery of bones.

Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Family members of Australians detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza are calling for action as their relatives face deportation from Israel.

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Australians are more likely to punt during major sports events but while small wagers are linked to casual gambling, there are concerns about long-term impacts.

Top cop's retirement march after 40 years of service

Top cop's retirement march after 40 years of service

Commissioner Reece Kershaw will be farewelled by Australian Federal Police colleagues and dignitaries on his final day before retirement.

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'Reckless' rapper chased by cops after public execution

'Reckless' rapper chased by cops after public execution

'Reckless' rapper chased by cops after public execution

'Reckless' rapper chased by cops after public execution

Police have condemned a rapper who is accused of glorifying a "horrendous" execution that was captured entirely on security video at a petrol station.

Wild deer 'failure': unexpected jump in feral numbers

Wild deer 'failure': unexpected jump in feral numbers

Wild deer 'failure': unexpected jump in feral numbers

Wild deer 'failure': unexpected jump in feral numbers

Urgent action is needed to combat feral deer numbers after a survey reveals their numbers have increased and range has spread.

'Once in a century human': Jane Goodall's Aussie mark

'Once in a century human': Jane Goodall's Aussie mark

'Once in a century human': Jane Goodall's Aussie mark

'Once in a century human': Jane Goodall's Aussie mark

Scientist Jane Goodall, whose work on primates took her around the world, had a soft spot for a leading Australian zoo where chimps thrive.

Australians on Gaza-bound flotilla as Israel intervenes

Australians on Gaza-bound flotilla as Israel intervenes

Australians on Gaza-bound flotilla as Israel intervenes

Australians on Gaza-bound flotilla as Israel intervenes

Australians attempting to deliver food and aid to Gaza are at risk as Israel begins intercepting an international aid flotilla.

Police zero in on area in search for alleged cop killer

Police zero in on area in search for alleged cop killer

Police zero in on area in search for alleged cop killer

Police zero in on area in search for alleged cop killer

Police hunting Australia's most wanted fugitive have targeted an area far away from where he was last sighted after he allegedly shot dead two officers.

Happy days as veteran cop ascends to top job

Happy days as veteran cop ascends to top job

Happy days as veteran cop ascends to top job

Happy days as veteran cop ascends to top job

The four-decade career of Australia's newest top cop has been celebrated as he took the reins of the country's largest police force.

Construction 'thugs' on notice at powerful union probe

Construction 'thugs' on notice at powerful union probe

Construction 'thugs' on notice at powerful union probe

Construction 'thugs' on notice at powerful union probe

A stark warning has been issued to militant union officials, labelled "thugs" as a powerful probe into the construction sector gets under way.

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Top cop apologises but defends 'valid' strip searches

Australia's largest police force has apologised to a woman forced to remove a tampon during an unlawful strip search, as it faces claims from 3000 other people.

Vast outback search for missing boy enters fifth day

The search for a four-year-old boy who disappeared on his family's remote sheep station continues as loved ones hold out hope he'll be found safe and well.

Retailer defends sale of pepper spray for self-defence

Pepper spray sold to the public for self-defence is a better option than oven cleaner, wasp spray and screwdrivers, a licensed seller of the eye irritant says.

'They witness horror': call for more support for jurors

A study questions the range of support services available to jurors exposed to traumatic content during and after trials.

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'Aching hearts': family cling to hope for missing boy

Fears are mounting for a four-year-old boy who disappeared on his family's remote sheep station but his loved-ones are holding out hope he'll be found safe.

Adult-centric systems failing young victims of violence

Experts sound the alarm over child and youth victim-survivors of family violence falling through the cracks because of an adult-centric support system.

Teen boys charged after stolen car hits pedestrian

Four teens have been charged after being pursued through the middle of a capital city in a suspected stolen car, sparking an emergency.

Police swoop on teens after stolen car hits pedestrian

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a suspected stolen car as it was tailed by police.

Top cop's update on major search for notorious fugitive

Hundreds of officers have been taken off the search for Australia's most wanted man, five weeks after he allegedly gunned down two officers.

New way Aussies struggling with alcohol can find help

Pandemic-era online support for alcoholics has been made permanent, with those battling addiction able to join anonymous meetings at any time of day or night.

'We will honour you': police tribute to slain officers

The fatal shooting of three on-duty officers in recent months has added heightened significance and solemnity to National Police Remembrance Day.

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