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Accused gunman 'not experienced' for gangland shooting

Accused gunman 'not experienced' for gangland shooting

Gangland figure Gavin Preston was a serious and dangerous man so only an experienced hitman could have taken him out, a barrister has argued.

Accused underworld killer says police have wrong man

Accused underworld killer says police have wrong man

Accused underworld killer says police have wrong man

Accused underworld killer says police have wrong man

A man charged over the planned underworld execution of Gavin Preston has claimed he was not one of the gunmen who shot dead the gangland figure.

Too good to be true: criminal groups target money mules

Too good to be true: criminal groups target money mules

Too good to be true: criminal groups target money mules

Too good to be true: criminal groups target money mules

Criminal groups are recruiting university students and the unemployed as money mules to launder money and the proceeds from scams.

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Arson kingpins hunted as potential grog war fires up

Arson kingpins hunted as potential grog war fires up

Police have thrown extra resources at tracking down those "pulling the strings" of repeated attacks on inner-city hospitality venues.

Duo face trial for 'planned underworld hit' at cafe

Duo face trial for 'planned underworld hit' at cafe

Underworld figure Gavin Preston's broad daylight execution while eating breakfast at a cafe was "planned, prepared and targeted", prosecutors have told a jury.

'Spray it': woman bailed after allegedly helping gunman

'Spray it': woman bailed after allegedly helping gunman

A woman accused of calling a rideshare for a gunman who peppered a home with bullets during a drive-by has been bailed to attend a drug rehabilitation centre.

Boats, trucks in plot to flood the country with cocaine

Boats, trucks in plot to flood the country with cocaine

When a commercial trawler sank off Victoria with four crew members needing rescuing, police became suspicious about an alleged drug trafficking operation.

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Police charge fourth man over fatal gangland shooting

Police charge fourth man over fatal gangland shooting

Police charge fourth man over fatal gangland shooting

Police charge fourth man over fatal gangland shooting

A fourth man has been charged over an alleged gang-linked murder in a suburban unit complex in Sydney's west.

Arrest after man shot dead in 'targeted attack'

Arrest after man shot dead in 'targeted attack'

Arrest after man shot dead in 'targeted attack'

Arrest after man shot dead in 'targeted attack'

A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man inside an apartment block, which police suspect has gangland links.

Safety inspectors 'bullied and abused' by CFMEU

Safety inspectors 'bullied and abused' by CFMEU

Safety inspectors 'bullied and abused' by CFMEU

Safety inspectors 'bullied and abused' by CFMEU

An inquiry has heard Workpace Health and Safety inspectors were "bullied, and abused" by a state's militant and brazen CFMEU.

Gang allegedly enlisted teen in daycare murder plot

Gang allegedly enlisted teen in daycare murder plot

Gang allegedly enlisted teen in daycare murder plot

Gang allegedly enlisted teen in daycare murder plot

A young rugby hopeful allegedly spoke of having to kill a man in a brazen daycare murder plot because he was the newest member of a criminal gang.

Police vow to crack emerging Coconut Cartel crime gang

Police vow to crack emerging Coconut Cartel crime gang

Police vow to crack emerging Coconut Cartel crime gang

Police vow to crack emerging Coconut Cartel crime gang

An emerging criminal network police have claimed are responsible for violence has resulted in two of its alleged members facing court.

Fears over Iranian regime's 'tentacles' in Australia

Fears over Iranian regime's 'tentacles' in Australia

Fears over Iranian regime's 'tentacles' in Australia

Fears over Iranian regime's 'tentacles' in Australia

An atmosphere of fear, intimidation and surveillance is pervasive within Australia's Iranian communities as the oppressive regime targets dissidents worldwide.

Friend to foe: bikie guilty of ordering rival's murder

Friend to foe: bikie guilty of ordering rival's murder

Friend to foe: bikie guilty of ordering rival's murder

Friend to foe: bikie guilty of ordering rival's murder

A judge has accepted the evidence of a sniper assassin hired to gun down a bikie boss, convicting the victim's former friend and mastermind behind the murder.

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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.

'Disgusting': ex-NRL star's family targeted in gang war

A former NRL premiership star is recovering from surgery after being shot outside his home as his family is targeted in a spate of shootings and arson attacks.

Union hired convicted killer as health and safety rep

An inquiry into a union has begun to resemble an episode of a notorious crime drama as it heard details of corruption, violence and intimidation.

Official probe into CFMEU links rejected by premier

A state premier has defended her government's response to CFMEU corruption, saying it cracked down on the union as soon as it became aware of misconduct claims.

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Man charged after gangland figure hit in servo slaying

A man with alleged links to the shooting of an underworld figure at a petrol station has been arrested as an accused rapper remains at large

Mokbel 'sorry saga' drags on as retrial left in limbo

Underworld identity Tony Mokbel is still facing the possibility of another trial over alleged drug importation offending dating back to 2005.

Developer denies reported links to organised crime

A billion dollar property development firm claims Nine news reports alleging links with organised criminals such as the Alameddines were false and damaging.

Fresh charges for bikie over Iran-linked arson attacks

A bikie accused of directing two others to firebomb a Jewish deli amidst a spate of anti-Semitic attacks has had further charges brought against him.

Australian Federal Police to lead global summit

Australia will chair the 2026 UNCOPS summit, the global gathering of police under the United Nations umbrella.

Second possible 'kill car' found after police pursuit

The discovery of a second potential "kill car" has led police to heap more charges on three men who sparked a pursuit from a different staged vehicle.

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".

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