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Man's charge over death threats to tech CEO dropped

Man's charge over death threats to tech CEO dropped

A man has pleaded guilty to failing to provide the code to his phone as police investigated allegations of online death threats to a tech CEO.

Car seized in search after woman fatally shot on street

Car seized in search after woman fatally shot on street

Car seized in search after woman fatally shot on street

Car seized in search after woman fatally shot on street

A car has been seized as police ramp up their investigation after a 27-year-old woman was fatally shot on a suburban street in broad daylight.

City streets locked down after woman shot and killed

City streets locked down after woman shot and killed

City streets locked down after woman shot and killed

City streets locked down after woman shot and killed

A woman is dead and three witnesses are being questioned by detectives after a mid-afternoon shooting on a busy city street.

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Officials dodge questions about caravan explosives

Officials dodge questions about caravan explosives

Questions relating to a caravan discovered by police containing explosives have been swatted away over fears the investigation could be compromised.

Teens charged with rape, armed robbery in brutal attack

Teens charged with rape, armed robbery in brutal attack

Three teenagers are accused of breaking into a home in Cairns, holding a couple at knife-point and sexually assaulting a woman.

Duo tied to more attacks amid 'festering' anti-Semitism

Duo tied to more attacks amid 'festering' anti-Semitism

A man accused of targeting a synagogue has also been charged over a graffiti and arson attack at the former home of a Jewish community leader.

Dutton wants citizenship debate after anti-Israel video

Dutton wants citizenship debate after anti-Israel video

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for a "conversation" on citizenship rules after a video surfaced of nurses bragging they would kill Israeli patients.

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Fake nurse's web of lies lands him $4000 fine

Fake nurse's web of lies lands him $4000 fine

Fake nurse's web of lies lands him $4000 fine

Fake nurse's web of lies lands him $4000 fine

A man who faked nursing qualifications and attempted to work in the sector has been handed a $4000 fine after pleading guilty.

Cops missed red flags before ex killed mum and daughter

Cops missed red flags before ex killed mum and daughter

Cops missed red flags before ex killed mum and daughter

Cops missed red flags before ex killed mum and daughter

An internal investigation into the murder of a mother and daughter has found eight police missed crucial red flags and did not perform their duties as required.

Accused cop basher allegedly cut hair to evade law

Accused cop basher allegedly cut hair to evade law

Accused cop basher allegedly cut hair to evade law

Accused cop basher allegedly cut hair to evade law

A father has defended his son over allegations he helped bash two off-duty officers, saying the incident was out of character for the "young kid".

Alleged neo-Nazi leader remanded in custody

Alleged neo-Nazi leader remanded in custody

Alleged neo-Nazi leader remanded in custody

Alleged neo-Nazi leader remanded in custody

A group of men charged over a neo-Nazi rally has appeared in court, including two charged under anti-Nazi laws and their leader who remains in custody.

Starmer vows to lead change after Southport murders

Starmer vows to lead change after Southport murders

Starmer vows to lead change after Southport murders

Starmer vows to lead change after Southport murders

Britain's prime minister says the failure to prevent the Southport murders should be a "line in the sand".

Kidnap accused caught after woman endures ransom ordeal

Kidnap accused caught after woman endures ransom ordeal

Kidnap accused caught after woman endures ransom ordeal

Kidnap accused caught after woman endures ransom ordeal

An accused kidnapper has been caught after allegedly taking a woman from a home and leaving a ransom note before sexually assaulting her.

Family of stabbed Coles worker thanks first responders

Family of stabbed Coles worker thanks first responders

Family of stabbed Coles worker thanks first responders

Family of stabbed Coles worker thanks first responders

A grocery worker continues to recover after allegedly being stabbed inside a supermarket, with her family thanking first responders and the public.

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Murder charge after woman's body found near riverbed

A 49-year-old man has been charged with murder after police found his 51-year-old partner's body near a river bed.

Calls to consider jail time as anti-Semitism grows

As Australia deals with anti-Semitic incidents, a specially appointed envoy says all leaders must unite to address the seriousness of the situation.

Teen remains in custody after supermarket stabbing

A teenage boy will stay in custody until his next court appearance on an attempted murder charge after he allegedly stabbed a supermarket worker in the back.

Family's anguish over double sex attacks on grandmother

A grandson rocked by brutal sex attacks on his beloved grandmother has made an emotional plea for information about the assaults that haunt his family.

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Woman 'shot from behind' while sitting in a car

A 33-year-old woman is fighting for her life in hospital after being shot whilst sitting in the front seat of a car.

Fresh search for remains of woman who vanished in 2013

Police say a new search for the body of a woman, missing for 12 years, will begin in dense bushland after new information guided them to the remote location.

Man behind bars, another on the run after cops shot at

A man has faced court and another remains at large after shots were allegedly fired at police during a high-speed suburban pursuit.

Victims of crime may get more rights in charter reboot

A major overhaul of a victims of crime charter could result in those impacted by offending being given a more central role in justice processes.

Mum says she reported pedophile 13 years before arrest

A police ethical investigation team is reviewing claims a mother reported abuse by one of Australia's worst pedophiles more than a decade before his arrest.

'Unwanted milestone': family violence sparks crime high

Police are telling families to be alert in the lead-up to Christmas for signs of domestic violence in the wake of a shocking new report.

Russia detains Uzbek suspect over murder of top general

Russia's Investigative Committee has detained a Uzbek citizen after a top general was killed by a bomb hidden in a scooter.

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