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Man killed in police stand-off earlier posed as lawyer

Man killed in police stand-off earlier posed as lawyer

Alexander Stuart Pinnock has been identified as the man fatally shot by police outside a NSW clinic after he reportedly produced a firearm.

Third murder charge after remains found in mining town

Third murder charge after remains found in mining town

Third murder charge after remains found in mining town

Third murder charge after remains found in mining town

A third person has been charged with murder after homicide detectives found a missing man's body on the outskirts of a tiny mining town.

Aussies in Denmark to celebrate Mary's rise to Queen

Aussies in Denmark to celebrate Mary's rise to Queen

Aussies in Denmark to celebrate Mary's rise to Queen

Aussies in Denmark to celebrate Mary's rise to Queen

Expats will celebrate at Australia's embassy as thousands gather in Copenhagen for Prince Frederik and Princess Mary's ascension to the Danish throne.

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Arson attack probe over suspicious tobacco shop fire

Arson attack probe over suspicious tobacco shop fire

An investigation is under way into whether a suspicious fire at a Melbourne tobacco shop is linked to a spate of arson attacks.

Would-be carjacker picks driver who fought back and won

Would-be carjacker picks driver who fought back and won

A man is in custody after allegedly attempting a carjacking, only to be pinned down by his intended victim until police arrived.

Australians with disability to gain extra job support

Australians with disability to gain extra job support

A plan to provide support and more sustainable job opportunities for Australians with disabilities and high support needs will be released by the government.

Cyclone threat looms again for flood-ravaged region

Cyclone threat looms again for flood-ravaged region

Weeks after record flooding hit the region, another cyclone threat may loom for far north Queensland with a tropical low set to form in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

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Storm-hit residents clean up as region faces more rain

Storm-hit residents clean up as region faces more rain

Storm-hit residents clean up as region faces more rain

Storm-hit residents clean up as region faces more rain

Southeast Queensland residents are taking stock after wild weather ravaged the region as power providers prepare for future disasters.

Man shot dead by police after clinic stand-off

Man shot dead by police after clinic stand-off

Man shot dead by police after clinic stand-off

Man shot dead by police after clinic stand-off

A man has died in a confrontation with police after reportedly producing a firearm inside a medical clinic in NSW.

Population growth cited in surging Qld crime statistics

Population growth cited in surging Qld crime statistics

Population growth cited in surging Qld crime statistics

Population growth cited in surging Qld crime statistics

An average of 50,000 offences were committed every month in Queensland as the state experienced a surge in property, assault and car thefts.

Woman charged after elderly man dies of stab wounds

Woman charged after elderly man dies of stab wounds

Woman charged after elderly man dies of stab wounds

Woman charged after elderly man dies of stab wounds

An 80-year-old man has died of multiple stab wounds in far north Queensland, with a 58-year-old woman charged with murder by police.

Third man in custody after remains found in mining town

Third man in custody after remains found in mining town

Third man in custody after remains found in mining town

Third man in custody after remains found in mining town

Another man has been arrested after the body of 68-year-old Raymond Smith was found on the outskirts of a tiny mining town in Western Australia.

Detectives face perjury, misconduct and other charges

Detectives face perjury, misconduct and other charges

Detectives face perjury, misconduct and other charges

Detectives face perjury, misconduct and other charges

Two detectives have been charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice and other offences after allegedly making false statements.

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate

As South Africa prepares to launch a genocide case against Israel at the Hague, an advocate has called on Australia to support the legal action.

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Australia's Dr Death fights for condemned killer in US

Australia's Dr Death has taken the stand in defence of a condemned man, warning US officials who botched his first execution could be about to do it again

More financial support for storm-battered Queenslanders

Storm-battered Queensland will receive more financial assistance as it recovers from wild weather including 3.5 million lightning strikes.

Arrests after body of young man found on outback road

Police have arrested three people after the body of a 19-year-old man was found on a remote road in central Australia.

Search for third man after remains found in mining town

Police are searching for a man they say can help them with a murder investigation after the discovery of human remains on the outskirts of a tiny mining town.

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Policewoman mauled by dog during an arrest

A policewoman has been taken to hospital after she was attacked and mauled by a dog as a man was taken into custody.

Demand for progress in youth justice reform in Qld

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been given a deadline to provide an update on youth justice reform amid warnings of a group's intensified campaign.

Reward offered in bid to crack decades-old cold case

Police have offered a $500,000 reward in the latest bid for information on the mysterious disappearance of Leslie Ralph Ball more than 30 years ago.

Last-ditch plea as window closes to nab accused killer

The family of a man killed in 1999 have called for the Greek community in Australia and overseas to help find his alleged murderer, James Dalamangas.

Mercedes set on fire in second hit on Sydney home

Police are searching for a motive behind two arson attacks at the same Sydney home in a few days after a luxury car was destroyed.

Princess Mary to step up charity work as Danish Queen

Australian-born Crown Princess Mary is expected to have an increased workload as a charity patron when she becomes Denmark’s new Queen, royal experts say.

Police officer dies at Port Adelaide station

A police officer has died at a South Australian station, with the incident to be investigated by the coroner and a commissioner's inquiry.

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