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Frontrunner coy amid speculation on new top cop

Frontrunner coy amid speculation on new top cop

The first woman commissioner for the nation's largest police force is stepping aside, but it could be months before her replacement is revealed.

Helicopter in fatal army crash a known 'underperformer'

Helicopter in fatal army crash a known 'underperformer'

Helicopter in fatal army crash a known 'underperformer'

Helicopter in fatal army crash a known 'underperformer'

A former army aviation commander has been grilled at an inquiry over why a risky helicopter was not swapped out before a crash that killed "four good men".

Smoke, screams as neighbour recalls fatal house fire

Smoke, screams as neighbour recalls fatal house fire

Smoke, screams as neighbour recalls fatal house fire

Smoke, screams as neighbour recalls fatal house fire

A neighbour has described the moment he realised someone was still inside a "suspicious" house fire after six people escaped the blaze in the early morning.

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Justice plea as heartbroken family farewells slain son

Justice plea as heartbroken family farewells slain son

Family and community members have farewelled an ambitious, caring teenager shot dead in a car park near a beach, calling for justice and answers over his death.

Man threw hot water at officers in 14-hour police siege

Man threw hot water at officers in 14-hour police siege

Police accuse a man of repeatedly throwing hot water and hitting three officers during a 14-hour siege after a woman was allegedly assaulted at a residence.

Shipwreck found nearly 170 years after disaster struck

Shipwreck found nearly 170 years after disaster struck

"Iron bits and bobs" found on the seabed off an iconic surf beach are actually part of the wreck of a 19th century Dutch ship that ran aground during a storm.

Soldier fatigue in focus at fatal chopper crash inquiry

Soldier fatigue in focus at fatal chopper crash inquiry

A senior officer identified fatigue as a key issue for an army aviation unit but a sleep study was rejected before a fatal helicopter crash, a probe has heard.

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Kilotonnes of dead salmon spark call for farm scrutiny

Kilotonnes of dead salmon spark call for farm scrutiny

Kilotonnes of dead salmon spark call for farm scrutiny

Kilotonnes of dead salmon spark call for farm scrutiny

Almost 13 per cent of Tasmania's annual salmon production died amid a mass mortality event caused by a bacterial outbreak, renewing calls for greater scrutiny.

Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

A veteran cop who oversaw the police response to the Christchurch massacre has laid down his vision for combating crime as the head of an embattled state force.

Crime victims' rights, safety boosted in law tweaks

Crime victims' rights, safety boosted in law tweaks

Crime victims' rights, safety boosted in law tweaks

Crime victims' rights, safety boosted in law tweaks

Laws that mandate victims of crime receive information about signing up as registered victim-survivors will be introduced to one state parliament.

Alleged teen murder leaves migrant family in deep shock

Alleged teen murder leaves migrant family in deep shock

Alleged teen murder leaves migrant family in deep shock

Alleged teen murder leaves migrant family in deep shock

The migrant family of teen allegedly killed by the beach remain in shock as they prepare for his funeral while his accused killer awaits his next court date.

Man accused of drowning wife, claiming $1m insurance

Man accused of drowning wife, claiming $1m insurance

Man accused of drowning wife, claiming $1m insurance

Man accused of drowning wife, claiming $1m insurance

A man has been charged with murder years after his wife drowned while kayaking, with police alleging he tried to claim more than $1 million in life insurance.

Airshow pilot reveals spinal damage in aerobatic crash

Airshow pilot reveals spinal damage in aerobatic crash

Airshow pilot reveals spinal damage in aerobatic crash

Airshow pilot reveals spinal damage in aerobatic crash

An experienced pilot who crashed in front of thousands of spectators at an air show remains without full feeling below his waist as he continues his recovery.

Coalition power plan 'nuked' at poll: climate groups

Coalition power plan 'nuked' at poll: climate groups

Coalition power plan 'nuked' at poll: climate groups

Coalition power plan 'nuked' at poll: climate groups

The coalition's nuclear power plan "bombed at the ballot" and is now off the table, climate action and renewable energy groups say.

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Tuna tune-up: calls for clearer green claims on cans

Canned tuna brands spruiking their sustainability credentials have been urged to stick with the facts and steer clear of exaggerated assertions.

Poignant salute to tragic heroes of historic 'babylift'

The heroism of Australian women dedicated to saving war's most vulnerable victims has been remembered at a memorial service marking an unimaginable tragedy.

Strewn steel shards strand hundreds of cars on motorway

A major highway has reopened after scattered metal shards were spread across a 30km stretch of road, stranding hundreds of drivers with tyre punctures.

Three people rescued from seaside helicopter crash

A helicopter has crashed into waters near a beachside tourist town, with a passerby and surf liversavers helping to rescue them from the wreckage.

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Men charged over major kava seizure in remote community

Two men have been charged after police seized more than 200kg of kava in a remote community as well as more than $15,000 cash in a property search.

'Like a bomb hit it': disaster season damage revealed

Devastated towns are still picking up the pieces as the full extent of a state's disaster season was revealed, with the damage bill at $2 billion and counting.

Church acknowledges priest's daughter after DNA first

Linda Kelly-Lawless has been campaigning for more than six years for the Catholic Church to recognise that she is the daughter of an Australian priest.

Public service child abuse reports spike after inquiry

An inquiry into child sexual abuse in institutions has resulted in a substantial rise in misconduct allegations against public servants.

Pests, weeds to cost $30 billion a year without action

An expensive invasive species crisis is on the horizon unless a state government pours billions of dollars into containing nearly 400 biosecurity threats.

Abusive shoppers paying the price of assaults on staff

More than 135 people have been charged under tough laws to help protect retail workers from aggressive shoppers.

Fears new domestic violence police powers may backfire

Victims of domestic violence could be at greater risk of criminalisation under a plan to give police rapid protection powers, advocates warn.

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