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Alleged terror prepper 'got machete, explosive guides'

Alleged terror prepper 'got machete, explosive guides'

A man who allegedly sought information about explosives, obtained a machete and discussed attack methods has faced court accused of planning a terror attack.

Childcare centre charged after kids wander into lifts

Childcare centre charged after kids wander into lifts

Childcare centre charged after kids wander into lifts

Childcare centre charged after kids wander into lifts

A childcare regulator has charged a centre with 15 offences following allegations young children wandered unsupervised from upper levels of the building.

Online identities linked to violent attacks revealed

Online identities linked to violent attacks revealed

Online identities linked to violent attacks revealed

Online identities linked to violent attacks revealed

Several online identities believed to be linked with the tasking of criminal violence and arson attacks have been revealed in an appeal for information.

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'Scary': tobacco kingpin probed after fatal shooting

'Scary': tobacco kingpin probed after fatal shooting

A killer remains on the run after a 55-year-old man was gunned down in a suburban driveway in what police believe was a targeted attack

Alleged Bondi fraudster charged as gunman trial delayed

Alleged Bondi fraudster charged as gunman trial delayed

A man has been charged for allegedly making a false injury claim in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack as the accused young gunman's case drags on.

Teen suffering burns charged over shocking house fire

Teen suffering burns charged over shocking house fire

Detectives attached to a task force investigating youth crime networks have charged a boy with arson after a suburban blaze sparked a daring rescue.

'Deeply affected': MP's office to reopen after attack

'Deeply affected': MP's office to reopen after attack

As politicians grapple with how to improve their security following the alleged attack on Helen Haines, the independent MP's electorate office is set to reopen.

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Charges after boy, 14, allegedly raped by 70-year-old

Charges after boy, 14, allegedly raped by 70-year-old

Charges after boy, 14, allegedly raped by 70-year-old

Charges after boy, 14, allegedly raped by 70-year-old

Heavily-armed tactical police have raided the home of a 70-year-old man who has been charged with the alleged rape of a teenager in a popular reserve.

Man accused of MP threats with 'nunchucks' faces court

Man accused of MP threats with 'nunchucks' faces court

Man accused of MP threats with 'nunchucks' faces court

Man accused of MP threats with 'nunchucks' faces court

A lawyer for a man accused of making verbal threats at a state MP's office while armed with nunchucks has expressed concerns for his client's mental health.

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

The governor-general has deplored the level of vitriol directed against Australian women in leadership in the wake of an alleged attack on a federal MP.

MP loses second leg but husband reveals 'good news'

MP loses second leg but husband reveals 'good news'

MP loses second leg but husband reveals 'good news'

MP loses second leg but husband reveals 'good news'

Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after an alleged attack outside of the federal MP's electorate office but her husband has offered some positive news.

Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

A Victorian community is still coming to terms with an alleged attack on its local federal MP, as new details emerge about the independent politician's courage.

Securing MPs daunting in 'febrile' threat environment

Securing MPs daunting in 'febrile' threat environment

Securing MPs daunting in 'febrile' threat environment

Securing MPs daunting in 'febrile' threat environment

Debate is growing over whether increasing protection for members of parliament will make them too inaccessible to their constituents.

Leaders grapple with 'aggressive' political culture

Leaders grapple with 'aggressive' political culture

Leaders grapple with 'aggressive' political culture

Leaders grapple with 'aggressive' political culture

National leaders have been left questioning a decline in Australia's political culture after the alleged attack on independent federal MP Helen Haines.

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Man charged over life-threatening attack on federal MP

A man is facing multiple charges over a life-threatening and allegedly targeted attack on independent MP Helen Haines outside her electorate office.

'What would Helen do?': MPs vow to keep turning up

Crossbench women across Australia are united in their plan to keep showing up for their communities, despite an alleged violent attack on their colleague.

Warnings of political-violence risks bear bitter fruit

Australia's top spy and policing bodies have been among the agencies to warn - repeatedly - of the increased risk of political violence.

Couple's tax fix plea as tobacco fire guts cafe dream

A couple whose cafe became collateral damage when a neighbouring smoke shop was targeted by fire is pleading for a fix to a city under siege by arson attacks.

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'Scary': deadly daylight shooting rocks quiet suburb

A man has been shot dead in a home in what police are treating as a targeted shooting linked to organised crime, as local residents wait for answers.

Patient accused of setting man alight at hospital

A hospital patient has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly dousing three other patients in accelerant and setting one of them on fire.

Investigation into recording device in navy ship cabin

An investigation is under way after a recording device was allegedly found in a cabin aboard a navy ship that was docked in far north Queensland.

Suburban firebombing guts beauty clinic owner's dream

Police are combing through ash and rubble after two suspicious fires at a home and a beauty clinic in neighbouring suburbs of a city besieged by arson attacks.

Police arrest couple after baby found dead in motel

Police have charged two people in relation to the suspicious death of a baby at a motel.

Territory legalises OC Spray for kids as young as 16

Children as young as 16 will be legally able to carry and use pepper spray for self defence under law changes in a crime-troubled territory.

Millions of abuse files allegedly found on man's phone

A man will face court after three women were allegedly abused on camera over a seven-year period, as police allegedly uncovered millions of files.

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