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Police probed over sex crimes, violence 'alarming'

Police probed over sex crimes, violence 'alarming'

Hundreds of police have been investigated for alleged sex crimes and family violence while off and on duty, prompting alarm from the force's chief.

No water in immigration detention centre cell: watchdog

No water in immigration detention centre cell: watchdog

No water in immigration detention centre cell: watchdog

No water in immigration detention centre cell: watchdog

The federal detention watchdog has found the Australian Border Force is holding some immigration detainees in a cell without water or a toilet.

'Plain nasty': PM, Dutton's tense anti-Semitism clash

'Plain nasty': PM, Dutton's tense anti-Semitism clash

'Plain nasty': PM, Dutton's tense anti-Semitism clash

'Plain nasty': PM, Dutton's tense anti-Semitism clash

The leaders of Australia's two major parties have again clashed over increasing anti-Semitic attacks as counter-terror police investigate more incidents.

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Woman overturns casino ban over 'unaffordable' gambling

Woman overturns casino ban over 'unaffordable' gambling

A woman was banned from a casino after spending more than half her income on gambling, but she argued her multi-million dollar inheritance gave her the means.

DV homicide adds to 'horrible' start for 2025: police

DV homicide adds to 'horrible' start for 2025: police

Police have arrested the partner of a woman whose body was found in a riverbed, in the NT's first alleged case of domestic violence homicide for 2025.

Woman shot in car faces 'life-altering' injuries

Woman shot in car faces 'life-altering' injuries

Detectives are appealing for people to come forward to help locate a white tow truck after a woman was shot in the back while sitting in a vehicle.

Man faces court after 98 roos found dead on army base

Man faces court after 98 roos found dead on army base

Joey Pace has faced court for the first time on animal cruelty and other charges after 98 "protected" kangaroos were found dead on a military base.

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Unapologetic activist faces fate for office 'liar' tag

Unapologetic activist faces fate for office 'liar' tag

Unapologetic activist faces fate for office 'liar' tag

Unapologetic activist faces fate for office 'liar' tag

A climate activist who spray painted the word "liar" on the federal environment minister's electorate office says more politicians should be called out.

Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack

Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack

Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack

Hunt for vandals over 'disgusting' synagogue attack

Jewish leaders have condemned the "hateful criminals" behind another vandalism attack on a synagogue, as counterterrorism police take over the investigation.

Specialist police squad to swoop on youth crime areas

Specialist police squad to swoop on youth crime areas

Specialist police squad to swoop on youth crime areas

Specialist police squad to swoop on youth crime areas

A youth crime task force is set to be bolstered by the addition of 41 officers a month after a state passed tougher laws.

Man dead after late-night stabbing ambush in park

Man dead after late-night stabbing ambush in park

Man dead after late-night stabbing ambush in park

Man dead after late-night stabbing ambush in park

A late-night knife fight has left one man dead and two others injured after a dramatic surprise attack at a park.

Man remains behind bars after murder, torture charges

Man remains behind bars after murder, torture charges

Man remains behind bars after murder, torture charges

Man remains behind bars after murder, torture charges

A man has been remanded in custody, accused of kidnapping, torturing and murdering a 52-year-old man in an extortion attempt.

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas

Another Sydney synagogue has been targeted by "hate-filled" vandals who spray-painted swastikas across its front wall overnight.

Trump spared jail, fines over hush money, rules judge

Trump spared jail, fines over hush money, rules judge

Trump spared jail, fines over hush money, rules judge

Trump spared jail, fines over hush money, rules judge

Donald Trump's hush money sentencing marks the culmination of the first-ever criminal case brought against a US president, past or present.

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Murder, torture charges over alleged fatal assault

A man will face court charged with murder, grievous bodily harm, torture and kidnapping after a "planned" attack that left a 52-year-old dead.

Man shot twice, tasered by police in 'dynamic' incident

Police have shot a man twice and followed up with a taser after he lunged at them during a call out to a suburban inner-city address.

Shooters used lights and siren in gangland execution

Flashing lights and a siren were used by shooters to stop a slain organised crime figure before he was sprayed with bullets.

Born, raised in secret: kids to get birth certificates

A young Chinese woman studying in Australia covertly gave birth to two children, leaving them to grow up without citizenship or any form of legal documentation.

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Cold-case murder charge to be heard near body scene

The case of a man accused of killing his partner 27 years ago will return to court in a coastal town close to where police allege he committed murder.

Court won't halt Trump sentencing in hush money case

US President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors over movie shooting trial

Alec Baldwin has filed a lawsuit against those who pursued criminal charges against him over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.

Dictator's daughter agrees to booze ban on flights

The glamorous daughter of ex-Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Sr has agreed not to drink alcohol on planes following an alleged drunken incident.

Suspect returns 27 years after alleged cold-case murder

A man who allegedly evaded police across eastern Australia for 18 months has been extradited to face a murder charge over his partner's death in 1997.

Mystery over failure to charge alleged Nazi salute cop

A state's prosecutor's office and top law officer won't say the reasons why charges weren't laid against a police officer accused of performing the Nazi salute.

Insurance threat issued to landlords amid tobacco war

Two stores have been torched in the latest attack in an illicit tobacco war, as police warn landlords to know who they are renting shops to.

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