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More kids to be jailed in 'draconian' crime crackdown

More kids to be jailed in 'draconian' crime crackdown

Law reform to crack down on youth crime rates has been slammed as heavy-handed as the government rolls out bail and other changes.

Reward of $500,000 for information on suspected murder

Reward of $500,000 for information on suspected murder

Reward of $500,000 for information on suspected murder

Reward of $500,000 for information on suspected murder

Queensland Police have announced a $500,000 reward for information on the suspected murder of Marc Kristian Mietus who disappeared more than two decades ago.

Teen dies after stolen car rollover in Alice Springs

Teen dies after stolen car rollover in Alice Springs

Teen dies after stolen car rollover in Alice Springs

Teen dies after stolen car rollover in Alice Springs

A teenager has died after the stolen car he was in rolled over and crushed him in Alice Springs.

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Varroa mite probe sparks east coast police raids

Varroa mite probe sparks east coast police raids

A bee industry chief is expecting answers soon about how a devastating bee parasite got into Australia and says the majority of feral bees could disappear.

Russian nationals charged after $2.3 million seized

Russian nationals charged after $2.3 million seized

Two Russian nationals have faced court charged with money laundering after police found $2.3 million in cash and cryptocurrency.

Man charged over surveillance of women in uni toilet

Man charged over surveillance of women in uni toilet

A 28-year-old man has been charged with unlawful surveillance after allegedly using a phone to record women using a toilet at a university campus.

Teen who shot at his school gets three years detention

Teen who shot at his school gets three years detention

A 15-year-old boy who fired shots at his school, terrifying staff and students, has been sentenced to three years in detention but may be released sooner.

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Murder charge after alleged assault victim dies

Murder charge after alleged assault victim dies

Murder charge after alleged assault victim dies

Murder charge after alleged assault victim dies

A man is facing a murder charge after a woman he allegedly assaulted and critically injured more than five months ago died in hospital.

Child sex offenders target parents via dating apps

Child sex offenders target parents via dating apps

Child sex offenders target parents via dating apps

Child sex offenders target parents via dating apps

Paedophiles are using social media and dating apps to offer parents money for exploitation and abuse material of their children.

Man arrested after woman shot in leg getting into car

Man arrested after woman shot in leg getting into car

Man arrested after woman shot in leg getting into car

Man arrested after woman shot in leg getting into car

A man has been arrested a week after a woman was shot in the leg as she was getting into a car north of Brisbane.

Naked man shot in wardrobe after alleged home invasion

Naked man shot in wardrobe after alleged home invasion

Naked man shot in wardrobe after alleged home invasion

Naked man shot in wardrobe after alleged home invasion

A naked man has been shot in the leg after he was found hiding in a bedroom wardrobe at a home he allegedly broke into.

Teen who fired gunshots at Perth school wanted to kill

Teen who fired gunshots at Perth school wanted to kill

Teen who fired gunshots at Perth school wanted to kill

Teen who fired gunshots at Perth school wanted to kill

A 15-year-old boy, who admitted firing three shots at his school sending it into lockdown, told West Australian police he planned to kill people and himself.

Ex-bishop indicates not guilty plea to child sex abuse

Ex-bishop indicates not guilty plea to child sex abuse

Ex-bishop indicates not guilty plea to child sex abuse

Ex-bishop indicates not guilty plea to child sex abuse

A former bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders, has appeared in court over historical child sex abuse allegations and indicated he will fight the charges.

Murder charge over woman's body found in burnt-out home

Murder charge over woman's body found in burnt-out home

Murder charge over woman's body found in burnt-out home

Murder charge over woman's body found in burnt-out home

SA police have charged a 29-year-old woman with murder, arson and interfering with human remains after a woman's body was found in a burnt-out home in October.

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Meth haul worth $2b ends with multiple arrests

Two Sydney men have been charged with drug possession after allegedly attempting to distribute 800kg of methamphetamine on behalf of a global syndicate.

Car thief denies murdering police officer during arrest

A car thief has pleaded not guilty to murdering Constable Anthony Woods, who died after he was mowed down and dragged under a car during an arrest last year.

Woman shot in leg while getting into car

Police say a man approached a woman as she got into a car north of Brisbane and shot her in the leg before fleeing.

Politician on careless driving charge after car crash

Northern Territory opposition whip Joshua Burgoyne has been charged with driving offences following a traffic accident.

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Fisherman charged with torture, slavery of deckhands

Slavery, assault and torture offences are among further charges laid against a fisherman accused of mistreating numerous deckhands on his boats.

Telcos on notice after sending millions of scam texts

The communications watchdog has acted against telcos for failing to comply with anti-scam and public safety rules after they were used to send scam texts.

Woodside protester ordered to pay for paint damage

An activist who spray-painted a protest message on a window of Woodside Energy's headquarters has been ordered to pay the company more than $9000.

Man fined for biting pet pig during 'torturous' assault

Prolonged abuse of a pet pig described as bizarre and cruel has landed its owner a $5000 fine and a life ban from owning animals.

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 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".

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.

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