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National gun register to be established by 2028

National gun register to be established by 2028

Some $160 million will be spent on creating a new national gun register aimed at increasing community and police safety.

Russia arrests suspected gunmen as concert toll rises

Russia arrests suspected gunmen as concert toll rises

Russia arrests suspected gunmen as concert toll rises

Russia arrests suspected gunmen as concert toll rises

Eleven suspects are in custody after at least 143 people were killed when gunmen entered a concert hall near Moscow and fired at the crowd, the Kremlin says.

Police appeal for public's help in mafia shooting probe

Police appeal for public's help in mafia shooting probe

Police appeal for public's help in mafia shooting probe

Police appeal for public's help in mafia shooting probe

Police are asking the public for any video footage that may help them identify leads in the fatal shooting of a suspected Melbourne mafia figure.

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Suspected mafia figure shot dead outside suburban home

Suspected mafia figure shot dead outside suburban home

Detectives are investigating after a man reported to be fruit and vegetable wholesaler John Latorre was shot dead outside his home in Melbourne.

US man linked to Qld shootings claims right to own guns

US man linked to Qld shootings claims right to own guns

A man accused of messaging the family who shot two Queensland police officers has claimed he should be allowed to own guns despite his criminal history.

Liberals, Labor 'overrule' police on gun licence laws

Liberals, Labor 'overrule' police on gun licence laws

Tasmania's Liberal and Labor parties have pledged to wind back law changes requiring owners to have a licence for antique guns.

WA to cap firearm ownership, nation's toughest gun laws

WA to cap firearm ownership, nation's toughest gun laws

The WA government has introduced its firearm laws overhaul to parliament, which includes a proposal to restrict the number of guns a person can own.

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WA's $64.3 million gun buyback to begin on February 21

WA's $64.3 million gun buyback to begin on February 21

WA's $64.3 million gun buyback to begin on February 21

WA's $64.3 million gun buyback to begin on February 21

The West Australian government has set the date for the start of a voluntary firearms buyback compensation scheme, as new gun laws are introduced to parliament.

Man charged with assault after bridge shooting

Man charged with assault after bridge shooting

Man charged with assault after bridge shooting

Man charged with assault after bridge shooting

A man who was shot on a Melbourne bridge by protective services officers has been charged with assaulting and making threats against them.

Judge warns of 'harsh' jail terms for illegal gun sales

Judge warns of 'harsh' jail terms for illegal gun sales

Judge warns of 'harsh' jail terms for illegal gun sales

Judge warns of 'harsh' jail terms for illegal gun sales

A man who sold illegal drugs and guns was told mandatory minimum sentencing laws made it inevitable that he would spend a significant amount of time in prison.

Jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal film set shooting

Jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal film set shooting

Jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal film set shooting

Jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal film set shooting

Manslaughter charges against Hollywood heavyweight Alec Baldwin over a deadly film set shooting have been revived.

More than 20 guns, mortar shell uncovered after robbery

More than 20 guns, mortar shell uncovered after robbery

More than 20 guns, mortar shell uncovered after robbery

More than 20 guns, mortar shell uncovered after robbery

Police have found a military mortar shell and dozens of other weapons as part of an investigation into a robbery in Melbourne's southeast.

Man linked to cop shootings charged over military guns

Man linked to cop shootings charged over military guns

Man linked to cop shootings charged over military guns

Man linked to cop shootings charged over military guns

A US man accused of talking online with the Queensland family who fatally shot two police officers now faces new charges of possessing military-style firearms.

Alleged gangland boss poised to fight gun charges

Alleged gangland boss poised to fight gun charges

Alleged gangland boss poised to fight gun charges

Alleged gangland boss poised to fight gun charges

An alleged Melbourne underworld boss has faced court represented by a prominent gangland lawyer, who says he will fight firearms charges.

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Gunman kills 15 in rampage in Czech Republic

A student has shot his father and opened fire in a university building in Prague, killing 15 people and injuring 25 in the Czech Republic’s worst mass shooting.

Victims heard on man accused of murder and kidnappings

Victim impact statements have been heard before Christopher Hillman is sentenced for a shooting murder and kidnapping two people while he was on the run.

Police pause to reflect a year on from 'evil' killings

Queensland police officers have marked the first anniversary of the shooting deaths of their colleagues Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow.

Men arrested after 'targeted' Melbourne CBD shooting

A 19-year-old man is in hospital and two people have been arrested after what police believe was a targeted early morning shooting in central Melbourne.

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Man 'posted online video threat' after police shootings

A US citizen has been accused of posting a video online threatening violence against police days after a religiously-motivated terrorist attack in Queensland.

Maine shooting suspect found dead, motive a mystery

The discovery of Robert Card’s body ends a 48-hour manhunt for the shooter in deadliest episode of gun violence in US this year.

Man extradited over cafe shooting murder of gangster

A Sydney man allegedly involved in the suburban cafe shooting of Melbourne gangland figure Gavin "Capable" Preston has been charged with murder.

Gunman shot dead by police after three-day manhunt

A wanted man was armed with a weapon when he confronted police officers at a house in country Victoria before being shot and dying at the scene.

Tougher gun laws, task force to tackle family violence

Domestic violence offenders may be prevented from holding a WA firearms licence, as the Cook government rolls out a suite of measures to tackle family violence.

Elite task force formed to tackle Sydney underworld war

A task force of 100 officers will probe Sydney's underworld gang war with another man gunned down in a public, execution-styled murder.

Businessman turned to selling fireworks during COVID-19

A Melbourne businessman turned to selling fireworks during the COVID-19 pandemic, offloading almost $300,000 worth of the explosives.

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