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Call for more action after synagogue gates rammed

Call for more action after synagogue gates rammed

Urgent and stronger action is required after a utility was reversed into the gates of Brisbane's main synagogue, Jewish community leaders say.

Alleged gunmen behind ex-NRL star's shooting charged

Alleged gunmen behind ex-NRL star's shooting charged

Alleged gunmen behind ex-NRL star's shooting charged

Alleged gunmen behind ex-NRL star's shooting charged

Police are probing potential links to overseas crime entities after the alleged gunman behind the shooting of a former NRL star was charged.

'No justice': hit-run victim's family slam punishment

'No justice': hit-run victim's family slam punishment

'No justice': hit-run victim's family slam punishment

'No justice': hit-run victim's family slam punishment

The family of an Aboriginal man killed in a hit-run has rubbished the updated punishment for their brother's killer after he called the victim an oxygen thief.

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Rural property scoured for signs of abducted grandad

Rural property scoured for signs of abducted grandad

Neighbours are in shock as police search for signs of a kidnapped 85-year-old at a semi-rural acreage allegedly used by his abductors.

Famed outback town reports major drop in crime

Famed outback town reports major drop in crime

A crime-plagued outback town is touting big drops in offending - just as a new women's prison is opening.

Overseas puppeteers sought after NRL star's shooting

Overseas puppeteers sought after NRL star's shooting

An NRL premiership-winner remains in a serious condition, as police hunt for the people who ordered his shooting and whoever pulled the trigger.

'Ruined my life': rape survivor demands justice

'Ruined my life': rape survivor demands justice

The survivor of an unsolved 40-year-old rape has recalled her abduction and assault: "This is the nightmare that everyone fears and it was happening to me."

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No bail for escaped mental health patient after killing

No bail for escaped mental health patient after killing

No bail for escaped mental health patient after killing

No bail for escaped mental health patient after killing

A man who allegedly murdered a stranger and hospitalised two others had recently absconded from mental health care, authorities say.

Suspended jail terms for Indonesians illegally fishing

Suspended jail terms for Indonesians illegally fishing

Suspended jail terms for Indonesians illegally fishing

Suspended jail terms for Indonesians illegally fishing

An Indonesian boat crew acted out of poverty and desperation to fish illegally in Australian waters, a judge heard before sentencing the men.

One dead in 'random' triple stabbing on high street

One dead in 'random' triple stabbing on high street

One dead in 'random' triple stabbing on high street

One dead in 'random' triple stabbing on high street

A man is dead and two others are fighting for their lives after a stabbing outside a suburban train station.

Australians released from Syrian camp turned back

Australians released from Syrian camp turned back

Australians released from Syrian camp turned back

Australians released from Syrian camp turned back

Dozens of Australians released from a camp holding families of suspected Islamic State militants in Syria have run into some snags with their departure.

Grandfather snatched in case of 'mistaken identity'

Grandfather snatched in case of 'mistaken identity'

Grandfather snatched in case of 'mistaken identity'

Grandfather snatched in case of 'mistaken identity'

Police are urging kidnappers to release an 85-year-old man who was taken from his bedroom in a suspected case of mistaken identity.

Two women dead after alleged car theft and pursuit

Two women dead after alleged car theft and pursuit

Two women dead after alleged car theft and pursuit

Two women dead after alleged car theft and pursuit

Two women have been killed after a man who allegedly led police on a pursuit through city streets crashed into their car before being arrested at gunpoint.

Jailed predator 'plotted' child kidnapping for abuse

Jailed predator 'plotted' child kidnapping for abuse

Jailed predator 'plotted' child kidnapping for abuse

Jailed predator 'plotted' child kidnapping for abuse

A convicted child predator's plan to abduct a girl for sexual abuse was "well advanced" when a border force raid over an imported sex doll foiled the plot.

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Reality TV star fined for operating chopper from home

Reality TV star Matt Wright has pleaded financial hardship to avoid a hefty fine for annoying neighbours by operating helicopters from his luxury home.

Crime boss claims prison conditions are cruel, inhumane

Convicted murderer George Marrogi has argued his rights in custody have been breached because he was barred from having meaningful human contact for 16 months.

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

First Nations leaders have accused senior politicians of downplaying the threat of racism in the wake of a failed Invasion Day bombing.

'Disturbing': man faces 600 child abuse charges

More than 450 children from 15 countries were allegedly targeted by an Australian man over a seven-year period, resulting in almost 600 child abuse offences.

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'Disgraceful': man allegedly mimicked Bondi attack

A man accused of pretending to fire at people at the scene of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack has been denied bail.

Another Australian nabbed over satanic child abuse ring

A slew of child abuse charges have been laid against a man in his 60s by police investigating an alleged satanic pedophile ring apparently based in Australia.

'No humanity': teen stabbed, hit by car during attack

Police are searching for a group of offenders after a teenager was stabbed and hit by a car during an attack at a McDonald’s car park.

Charity founder denies dozens of sexual assault charges

A well-known charity founder has strenuously denied sexual assault allegations after he was charged with more than 50 offences.

Charity founder charged with sexual assault, rape

A well-known charity founder has fronted court after being charged with more than 50 offences, including rape.

More charges in connection to body under tarp murder

Police have made another breakthrough in a murder investigation, extraditing a 33-year-old man back to the state where he has now been charged.

Taxpayers foot record amount to jail young people

A record $1.1 billion spent locking up children and young people, revealed in a new report, has been described as the result of a "devastating policy failure".

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