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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.

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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.

Meth haul worth $2b ends with multiple arrests

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

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

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

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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.

Fisherman charged with torture, slavery of deckhands

Fisherman charged with torture, slavery of deckhands

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

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

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

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.

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".

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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'

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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