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Duo charged over extortion threat amid Vic tobacco war

Duo charged over extortion threat amid Vic tobacco war

Two men have been charged after allegedly threatening to firebomb a tobacconist in Melbourne's outer north, as a seperate store went up in smoke overnight.

Flood-hit regions prepare as cyclone watch issued

Flood-hit regions prepare as cyclone watch issued

Flood-hit regions prepare as cyclone watch issued

Flood-hit regions prepare as cyclone watch issued

A cyclone watch has been issued for the Gulf of Carpentaria's southern coastal areas as flooded regions brace for gale-force winds and heavy rain.

River sweep forms part of search for suspected victim

River sweep forms part of search for suspected victim

River sweep forms part of search for suspected victim

River sweep forms part of search for suspected victim

A search for missing man Daniel Copeland, who police believe met with foul play, has extended to a sweep of a northern NSW river.

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Raids bust illegal gambling operations, Crown workers

Raids bust illegal gambling operations, Crown workers

Raids on two suspected illegal gambling houses have netted thousands in cash and casino-style gaming chips, with three Crown employees losing their jobs.

Teens charged after police fire at 'dangerous' car

Teens charged after police fire at 'dangerous' car

Police say they shot at a stolen car that was being driven dangerously at officers, with a 17-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl charged.

Man with gel blaster prompts hospital lockdown

Man with gel blaster prompts hospital lockdown

Police have arrested a man who was seen walking near a hospital on Queensland's Gold Coast with what first appeared to be a gun.

Man charged with assault after bridge shooting

Man charged with assault after bridge shooting

A man who was shot on a Melbourne bridge by protective services officers has been charged with assaulting and making threats against them.

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Further charges in foiled rapper kill plot

Further charges in foiled rapper kill plot

Further charges in foiled rapper kill plot

Further charges in foiled rapper kill plot

A third man has been charged for his alleged involvement in a criminal cell hired to murder gang rivals, including members of Sydney drill rap group ONEFOUR.

Queensland MP recovering in hospital after car crash

Queensland MP recovering in hospital after car crash

Queensland MP recovering in hospital after car crash

Queensland MP recovering in hospital after car crash

Queensland Greens leader Michael Berkman says he's hopeful MP Amy MacMahon will make a full recovery after suffering serious injuries in a car crash.

Hate speech and 'doxing' under microscope after leak

Hate speech and 'doxing' under microscope after leak

Hate speech and 'doxing' under microscope after leak

Hate speech and 'doxing' under microscope after leak

Moves to strengthen hate speech laws and address 'doxing' have been expedited after members of the Jewish community had their details published online.

Cyclone threat looms again for flood-hit regions

Cyclone threat looms again for flood-hit regions

Cyclone threat looms again for flood-hit regions

Cyclone threat looms again for flood-hit regions

As Queensland counts the cost of an already disaster-riddled summer, another cyclone threat is looming in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Dutton cops heat from police over right to disconnect

Dutton cops heat from police over right to disconnect

Dutton cops heat from police over right to disconnect

Dutton cops heat from police over right to disconnect

The police union has condemned Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, a former Queensland officer, over his commitment to unwind the right to disconnect after work.

Man charged over threatening homophobic letter to MP

Man charged over threatening homophobic letter to MP

Man charged over threatening homophobic letter to MP

Man charged over threatening homophobic letter to MP

A 70-year-old man is facing possible jail time over his alleged authorship of a letter to a gay NSW MP that accused him of being "a defect".

How asking a recruit's past salary entrenches pay gap

How asking a recruit's past salary entrenches pay gap

How asking a recruit's past salary entrenches pay gap

How asking a recruit's past salary entrenches pay gap

Employers asking recruits what they currently earn to determine their salaries can reinforce the gender pay gap, business leaders have been told.

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Three-day pilot strike to hit some regional routes

Regional travellers and workers could have their flight plans disrupted by a three-day industrial action by pilots, due to start on Wednesday.

Search for children who may have handled infected bat

A search for four children who were seen playing with an infected bat in Ipswich continues as authorities warn the infection can be deadly to humans.

High-end car thefts fuel fears of surge in youth crime

A high-speed car chase and thefts allegedly involving seven teenagers have prompted authorities to warn of the dangers posed by youth crime.

Ban on knife sales to be brought forward by Qld govt

A ban on knife sales to minors will be brought forward by the Queensland government after the state's police commissioner addressed cabinet.

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Man who allegedly pulled gun on police shot dead

A man who allegedly pulled a firearm on police has been fatally shot by officers in a small rural town on Queensland's north coast.

'Enough is enough': police DV blitz as new laws loom

NSW police are being trained for the introduction of coercive control laws amid concerns their computer systems can't cope with complex domestic cases.

End to VET as 'poorer cousin' key to reskill workforce

The quality of the VET sector needs to be elevated to meet Australia's future skills demand due to a bias towards universities, the skills minister says.

Tough terrain for volunteers in search for missing mum

Volunteers continuing a ground search for missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy have been warned to take care of their own safety in difficult bush terrain.

Ballarat community rallies to family of missing mother

The prime minister has thanked those searching for missing mum Samantha Murphy as investigators turn to security footage to solve her mysterious disappearance.

Advertising veteran Harold Mitchell dead at 81

Advertising veteran and philanthropist Harold Mitchell who has been described as “a renaissance man" has died after undergoing knee replacement surgery.

Three dead, one critical, in Armidale head-on crash

NSW Police are investigating a head-on crash near Armidale that left three people dead and one in a critical condition in hospital.

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