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Calls for accountability after police shooting death
Hundreds of people have rallied to call for justice for a 35-year-old man who was shot dead by police who were not carrying Tasers.
Apr 22, 2025
'Out of the car now': dramatic footage reveals arrest
The tense arrest of a man accused of a crime spree including carjackings, a shooting and a fatal crash has been captured in footage released by police.
Apr 22, 2025
Innocent mum's brutal murder linked to organised crime
Police have landed on a likely motive for a woman's brutal kidnapping and murder that also left her young son with life changing head injuries.
Apr 22, 2025
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Australian Catholics join world mourning for Pope
Church leaders and politicians have led tributes to Pope Francis who has died after battling illness, with Catholics set to join services across the nation.
Apr 21, 2025
'Tragedy': Fatal crash, hijacking and highway shooting
A woman is dead after a major collision, while a driver allegedly involved was accused of a shooting and hijacking multiple cars.
Apr 21, 2025
Horror Easter weekend as drowning toll rises to six
Easter Sunday was marred by another drowning tragedy when a fisherman was washed off rocks in rough conditions, with six people, mostly anglers, dead so far.
Apr 20, 2025
Stabbing death in fight at popular nightlife spot
A man has died after being stabbed on a major shopping and entertainment street during a fight involving several people.
Apr 20, 2025
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Hope reigns supreme this Easter amid global uncertainty
Religious leaders are sharing a message of hope at Easter as they recognise the impact of chaos and uncertainty across the world.
Apr 19, 2025
Fishermen among five drownings in deadly Easter weekend
Five people have died in a spate of drowning tragedies over the Easter long weekend, three of them while rock fishing, highlighting its dangers.
Apr 19, 2025
Missing one km stretch may solve mum's murder mystery
Detectives are appealing for information on the alleged murder of a 49-year-old woman with a focus on a one kilometre gap between her last known locations.
Apr 19, 2025
Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection
Extreme weather events caused by climate change are seeing a rising need for blood donations but also making it more difficult than ever to collect them.
Apr 18, 2025
Probe into motive after mum's body burnt, son assaulted
A group of men are on the run after a woman and her eight-year-old son were assaulted in their home before she was kidnapped and found dead in a burnt-out car.
Apr 18, 2025
Man charged with sexually assaulting 84yo woman
Police have charged a man who allegedly sexually assaulted an elderly woman after helping to carry her shopping home.
Apr 18, 2025
Man shot, killed after charging at police with knife
Two police officers opened fire after a man charged at them with a knife in "an incredibly distressing event" near a shopping precinct.
Apr 18, 2025
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Ex-AFL player agent charged over alleged police threats
Police have arrested and charged disgraced ex-AFL player agent Ricky Nixon for allegedly threatening an officer on social media.
Apr 17, 2025
Bumper crowds as savvy travellers hop into Easter break
Millions of Australians are braving crowded airports and busy roads to take an extended Easter long weekend break despite cost-of-living pressures.
Apr 17, 2025
Police conducting bail checks on 'weak' legal basis
The legal doctrine under which police conduct about 100,000 compliance checks on offenders out on bail should be scrapped, a law enforcement watchdog says.
Apr 17, 2025
Jobs market strong but Trump tariff bomb yet to explode
Australia's jobs market is holding up better than expected, but the impact of Donald Trump-imposed tariffs is yet to play out across the globe.
Apr 17, 2025
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Teen arrested for alleged role in hiring Nordic hitmen
A tip-off from Danish police has led to a 15-year-old boy in Australia being charged with attempting to recruit killers for contract hits in Scandinavia.
Apr 16, 2025
Fake good Samaritan's alleged sex assault on 83yo woman
Police are investigating after an elderly woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in her home by a man who offered to help her with her shopping.
Apr 16, 2025
Second drive-by as police seek gran's cowardly killers
Two suburban drive-by shootings in as many days are under investigation, with officers still searching for whoever gunned down a 65-year-old grandmother.
Apr 16, 2025
Residents rattled as 'lovely' mum dies in alleged arson
Shock and devastation has gripped teary neighbours after a man allegedly murdered his wife and set fire to the family home.
Apr 16, 2025
Tropical cyclone to strengthen after forming off coast
Tropical Cyclone Errol is expected to intensify as it tracks towards Australia's west coast bringing very destructive winds.
Apr 16, 2025
Aussies shun US as Trump slump, dollar dive slow travel
The "Trump effect" is not the only reason Australians are turning their back on visiting the US as it slips from a top five travel destination, experts say.
Apr 15, 2025
Second alleged assassin charged for underworld shooting
Police have charged another man over an alleged drive-by slaying of underworld figure Mohammed Akbar Keshtiar near a popular major city precinct.
Apr 15, 2025
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