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Men swept from pier dead, extreme heat to smash records

Men swept from pier dead, extreme heat to smash records

Two men who drowned in rough waters were swept off a popular pier during extreme winds, with a state's scorching conditions on track to smash records.

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

A police chief's decision to use an official helicopter to travel interstate could complicate his bid to restore public trust in the force.

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Costs of policing weekly pro-Palestine marches have been raised by a premier as a reason to ban them but police say an accurate figure is hard to come by.

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Snap heatwave breaks records as winds wreak havoc

Snap heatwave breaks records as winds wreak havoc

Temperature records have tumbled in two states, as millions of people swelter through record highs and destructive winds threaten property damage.

Review called over Snowtown murderer's parole

Review called over Snowtown murderer's parole

The decision to release convicted Snowtown killer James Vlassakis from prison after 26 years in jail will be reviewed.

Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

A state police chief admits "the buck stops with me" after flying interstate on a force helicopter, but denies the travel decision risked public safety.

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Retailers say highly sought after pop culture items are flying off the shelves with a rise in thefts targeting both Labubu dolls and Pokemon merchandise.

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Body found in search for missing bushwalker

Body found in search for missing bushwalker

Body found in search for missing bushwalker

Body found in search for missing bushwalker

A body has been found in the search for a missing bushwalker, who vanished in harsh weather conditions in Tasmania 11 days ago.

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Protecting vulnerable people from harmful behaviour within cults could be problematic for legitimate religious groups, Christian leaders say.

Grief overwhelms families of trio killed in house fire

Grief overwhelms families of trio killed in house fire

Grief overwhelms families of trio killed in house fire

Grief overwhelms families of trio killed in house fire

The families of three people killed in a house fire have spoken publicly for the first time since the tragedy ahead of a community gathering for the trio.

Don't rubbish e-waste - it could be worth billions

Don't rubbish e-waste - it could be worth billions

Don't rubbish e-waste - it could be worth billions

Don't rubbish e-waste - it could be worth billions

Australia is being encouraged to be savvy with how it recycles old technology, with high-demand critical minerals able to be extracted and repurposed.

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

Health provider charged over new mum's death in care

A hospital's parent company has been charged with exposing patients to health and safety risks following the death of a struggling new mum.

'Lethal weapons': 3D-printed guns test limits for cops

'Lethal weapons': 3D-printed guns test limits for cops

'Lethal weapons': 3D-printed guns test limits for cops

'Lethal weapons': 3D-printed guns test limits for cops

More than 1000 firearms and parts seized in nationwide raids include hundreds of 3D-printed items police say are increasing in quality and pose a bigger threat.

Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

Fate of ex-top gun up in air, three years after arrest

A picture of a father with his kids before school drop-off has become a treasured image three years on as he anxiously awaits a court's decision on his fate.

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Ugly protest scenes spark pleas to ensure city safety

Tourism operators and businesses are demanding action to ensure locals and out-of-towners are not put off travelling to a major capital.

Safe to return as early-season bushfire causes scare

An emergency warning for an uncontrolled bushfire in a rural area has been downgraded, with residents told they can return with caution.

Search for hiker reviewed in challenging, cold weather

Serious concerns are held for the welfare of a hiker missing in remote snowy wilderness, with police reviewing search efforts and calling on specialists.

Jeweller accused of ringing up counterfeit luxury bling

A man faces years in jail for allegedly trying to sell counterfeit copies of high-end jewellery such as Cartier at inflated prices totalling more than $100,000.

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More powers for corruption watchdog over secret calls

People who obtain illegally recorded conversations discussing potential crimes will be protected if they share tapes with police or a corruption watchdog.

Australia's most dangerous weapon is not what you think

There has been a focus on the rise on knife crime across Australia, but that's not the country's most deadly weapon.

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

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

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.

'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

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

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