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Car thief denies murdering police officer during arrest

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

Woman shot in leg while getting into car

Woman shot in leg while getting into car

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

Politician on careless driving charge after car crash

Politician on careless driving charge after car crash

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

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

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

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

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.

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Man with gel blaster prompts hospital lockdown

Man with gel blaster prompts hospital lockdown

Man with gel blaster prompts hospital lockdown

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

Man charged over threatening homophobic letter to MP

Man charged over threatening homophobic letter to MP

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

Man who allegedly pulled gun on police shot dead

Man who allegedly pulled gun on police shot dead

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.

Man shot by officer 'made threats with broken bottle'

Man shot by officer 'made threats with broken bottle'

Man shot by officer 'made threats with broken bottle'

Man shot by officer 'made threats with broken bottle'

A man shot by protective service officers in Melbourne's CBD had produced a broken bottle and made threats, with pepper spray failing to stop him, police say.

Stabbing victim's daughter calls for peace and unity

Stabbing victim's daughter calls for peace and unity

Stabbing victim's daughter calls for peace and unity

Stabbing victim's daughter calls for peace and unity

The daughter of a Queensland grandmother who was fatally stabbed in a shopping centre has called for peace after reports of a racist backlash.

Boy, 11, charged after 69-year-old man bashed

Boy, 11, charged after 69-year-old man bashed

Boy, 11, charged after 69-year-old man bashed

Boy, 11, charged after 69-year-old man bashed

Police have charged an 11-year-old boy after a 69-year-old man was allegedly kicked, punched and spat on outside his Perth home.

Aged care worker allegedly stomped on 95-year-old woman

Aged care worker allegedly stomped on 95-year-old woman

Aged care worker allegedly stomped on 95-year-old woman

Aged care worker allegedly stomped on 95-year-old woman

A 33-year-old aged care worker has been charged with aggravated common assault after allegedly stomping on a 95-year-old woman in his care.

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Disgraced rocker Gary Glitter denied parole

Disgraced paedophile pop star Gary Glitter has lost a Parole Board bid to be freed from jail.

Ticket holder Swifties uneasy about MCG 'Taylor-gating'

Taylor Swift fans are worried about their safety after the MCG management issued a warning to anyone planning on 'Taylor-gating' outside the concert venue.

Alleged crepe-thrower confident she'll win July hearing

The woman accused of assaulting the former Northern Territory chief minister with a crepe represented herself in court in Darwin.

Cars, cash and handbags seized in money laundering bust

Two men have been charged after police uncovered an alleged money laundering syndicate selling luxury goods overseas.

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Charges dropped over bushfire that razed 86 homes

Prosecutors have discontinued criminal charges against a man accused of starting a massive bushfire that destroyed 86 homes in Perth in 2021.

Stance toughens on extremism as police thwart neo-Nazis

A group of neo-Nazis has again gathered in Sydney, drawing condemnation from leaders and a call to crack down on extremists by testing hate laws in court.

Law change considered after 'ridiculous' neo-Nazi march

So-called white power salutes might follow Nazi symbolism into the NSW criminal code after neo-Nazis marched in Sydney on Australia Day.

Murder charge after man's body found in home

Police have charged a 53-year-old man with murder after the body of a 49-year-old man known to him was discovered at a home in Western Australia.

Accused crepe assailant's real estate licence revoked

Legal troubles have continued for a woman accused of assaulting the former Northern Territory chief minister, now having her real estate licence revoked.

'Idiotic' outback gold ore stealing ring busted

More than a dozen bikies face charges after police swooped on an outback gold ore heist involving a suburban home being used as a processing facility.

Cops charged over bar brawl with now-cleared NRL star

NRL player Tom Starling is seeking compensation over a brawl in which he was repeatedly punched by police officers, two of whom are now facing assault charges.

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