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Valentine's warning as AI fuels 'insidious' love scams

Valentine's warning as AI fuels 'insidious' love scams

Criminals are feeding Australians' social media information into AI to create targeted romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day.

Woodchopper found alive after going missing for days

Woodchopper found alive after going missing for days

Woodchopper found alive after going missing for days

Woodchopper found alive after going missing for days

Woodchopper Corey Chugg has been found alive at the bottom of a steep incline after going missing for four days in cold and rugged bushland.

Police given special powers ahead of president's visit

Police given special powers ahead of president's visit

Police given special powers ahead of president's visit

Police given special powers ahead of president's visit

Special powers under terrorism legislation have been granted to Victorian police ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit as protests loom.

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Online creators working to disrupt the police narrative

Online creators working to disrupt the police narrative

Standing outside police recruitment events, armed with 'you shouldn't be a cop' flyers, Tom Raue hopes to change Australians' minds.

Home invader shot dead by cops after stabbing woman

Home invader shot dead by cops after stabbing woman

Police have fatally shot a man accused of stabbing a woman during a home invasion before going on a car jacking rampage.

'Disturbing': man faces 600 child abuse charges

'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.

'Throw the book at him': PM blasts explosives suspect

'Throw the book at him': PM blasts explosives suspect

Fresh details have emerged about an explosive device thrown into a crowd of protesters as the prime minister calls for the accused to face serious consequences.

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'Unlawful' police powers ruling a win for protesters

'Unlawful' police powers ruling a win for protesters

'Unlawful' police powers ruling a win for protesters

'Unlawful' police powers ruling a win for protesters

A declaration that gave police the power to search people without a warrant was unlawful and invalid, a Federal Court judge has ruled in a win for protesters.

Cops lifted search powers for rights review, court told

Cops lifted search powers for rights review, court told

Cops lifted search powers for rights review, court told

Cops lifted search powers for rights review, court told

Protesters have mounted a Federal Court challenge against a declaration that gave police the power to search people without a warrant.

'Team Australia' claim by man charged over MP threats

'Team Australia' claim by man charged over MP threats

'Team Australia' claim by man charged over MP threats

'Team Australia' claim by man charged over MP threats

A man who allegedly made threatening phone calls to a federal MP's office has spoken outside court after being questioned about his motives.

Divide over hate speech reforms as parliament recalled

Divide over hate speech reforms as parliament recalled

Divide over hate speech reforms as parliament recalled

Divide over hate speech reforms as parliament recalled

Parliament will return early to debate tougher hate speech laws after the Bondi terror attack, but concerns over gun reform might halt efforts.

Man dies after being pepper-sprayed by police

Man dies after being pepper-sprayed by police

Man dies after being pepper-sprayed by police

Man dies after being pepper-sprayed by police

A man has died in hospital after police used pepper spray on him during an arrest.

Man in critical condition after pepper-spray arrest

Man in critical condition after pepper-spray arrest

Man in critical condition after pepper-spray arrest

Man in critical condition after pepper-spray arrest

A critical incident has been declared after a man who was pepper-sprayed by police while being arrested suffered a medical episode.

Tributes and tight security at Ashes Test after Bondi

Tributes and tight security at Ashes Test after Bondi

Tributes and tight security at Ashes Test after Bondi

Tributes and tight security at Ashes Test after Bondi

Police will carry long-arm rifles at the final Ashes Test, which will also feature heartfelt tributes and a guard of honour following a recent terror attack.

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Call to end police OC spray use after landmark finding

An activist's six-year battle against a state over its use of capsicum spray at protests has culminated in a landmark finding that police committed battery.

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 is imminent but the details of its rollout and enforcement remain fuzzy.

Man on the run after pursuit of suspected 'kill car'

Three men have been charged while a fourth is on the run after police pursued and stopped a suspected "kill car".

Shots fired at suburban home in 'targeted' drive-by

Multiple rounds have been fired at an empty home in what is suspected to be a targeted drive by.

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Father sues police after son shot dead in backyard

A man is taking police to court after a coroner found officers had engaged in unreasonable and unjustified actions before fatally shooting his son.

'Good job': state backs top cop after chopper trips

A police commissioner has "not lived up to expectations" but still has the state's support after details emerged of more undeclared chopper flights.

New street gang laws 'unfairly target children'

Street gangs will be treated similarly to outlaw motorcycle gangs under new laws that advocates warn unfairly target children and young people.

Drug dogs and strip searches to stay at music festivals

Calls to wind back the use of sniffer dogs and strip searches have been knocked back after a major state review of drug policies.

Australian police expecting more 'ISIS bride' arrivals

More Australians linked to the Islamic State are expected return home as the federal police monitor two women and six children who recently arrived.

Officer charged for child abuse and bestiality material

A police constable has been charged with possessing child abuse and bestiality material after a property was searched.

Top cop's retirement march after 40 years of service

Commissioner Reece Kershaw will be farewelled by Australian Federal Police colleagues and dignitaries on his final day before retirement.

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