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'Hard day' for teen's family as killer cop sentenced

'Hard day' for teen's family as killer cop sentenced

A First Nations father is pleased the serving police officer who killed his son is being held accountable and hopes he will reflect on his mistakes.

Teen's police HQ terror attack unpreventable: coroner

Teen's police HQ terror attack unpreventable: coroner

Teen's police HQ terror attack unpreventable: coroner

Teen's police HQ terror attack unpreventable: coroner

The radicalisation of a school student who went on to commit a horrific killing of a police worker only took place a month before the shooting.

'Shocked' Bondi hero denies claim of assault on father

'Shocked' Bondi hero denies claim of assault on father

'Shocked' Bondi hero denies claim of assault on father

'Shocked' Bondi hero denies claim of assault on father

A man who gained worldwide fame by tackling a gunman has been accused of putting his father in a headlock amid a family dispute.

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Hero of Bondi attack charged with assaulting father

Hero of Bondi attack charged with assaulting father

Lauded for his heroic efforts to disarm the Bondi Beach shooters, Ahmed al Ahmed is accused of assaulting his father.

Lifting alcohol ban will boost crimes, peak body warns

Lifting alcohol ban will boost crimes, peak body warns

An extension of community liquor bans in a territory is being sought ahead of a looming deadline amid fears a lapse will have devastating consequences.

Corruption watchdog probes police funding fiasco

Corruption watchdog probes police funding fiasco

A review has uncovered a $400 million hole in a state police budget with funds meant for frontline diverted elsewhere, triggering a corruption watchdog probe.

UK government condemns riot over teen's stabbing death

UK government condemns riot over teen's stabbing death

A British minister blames activists for stirring up violence over the case of an 18-year-old who was handcuffed as he lay dying and his killer stood nearby.

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'Load of crap': underworld figure jokes after arrest

'Load of crap': underworld figure jokes after arrest

'Load of crap': underworld figure jokes after arrest

'Load of crap': underworld figure jokes after arrest

An underworld figure has emerged from his beachside mansion after his arrest and release, quipping he was taken into custody over a "speeding fine".

Car rammed, tyre shot out in police arrest operation

Car rammed, tyre shot out in police arrest operation

Car rammed, tyre shot out in police arrest operation

Car rammed, tyre shot out in police arrest operation

A main suburban road has been the scene of a dramatic arrest in which police rammed a car driven by a wanted man and shot out a tyre.

Showdown set for police and anti-Herzog protesters

Showdown set for police and anti-Herzog protesters

Showdown set for police and anti-Herzog protesters

Showdown set for police and anti-Herzog protesters

Demonstrators arrested at a rally opposing the Israeli president's visit will have their day in court as the battle to have their charges dropped ramps up.

Strip search appeal could trim festival-goers' payments

Strip search appeal could trim festival-goers' payments

Strip search appeal could trim festival-goers' payments

Strip search appeal could trim festival-goers' payments

Thousands of unlawfully strip searched music festival attendees could receive less compensation as a result of a police challenge against a major court ruling.

'Violent' police culture sparks calls for transparency

'Violent' police culture sparks calls for transparency

'Violent' police culture sparks calls for transparency

'Violent' police culture sparks calls for transparency

Australia's largest police force is being urged to be more transparent as it faces accusations of operating with a "brutal culture".

Stolen car rollover kills teen in outback town

Stolen car rollover kills teen in outback town

Stolen car rollover kills teen in outback town

Stolen car rollover kills teen in outback town

A stolen-car rollover in an outback town has left one teen dead and five injured as police flag a lack of parental responsibility as a factor in youth crime.

Elder's grief as Olympics stadium replaces healing site

Elder's grief as Olympics stadium replaces healing site

Elder's grief as Olympics stadium replaces healing site

Elder's grief as Olympics stadium replaces healing site

The race to complete the 2032 stadium has begun at a city park despite protests, triggering fears a First Nations place of healing will be "gone forever".

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Video outrage: police shoot dog after running it over

A beloved pet that was struck by a police car has been euthanised in front of children in a distressing scene.

Police brutality in spotlight after release of video

One state premier has defended the system after footage showing a woman being assaulted by police while experiencing a psychotic episode was made public.

Last-ditch push to save park slated for Olympic arena

A government and demonstrators remain at loggerheads over a central park that's earmarked to serve as the main Olympics stadium.

UK police reviewing anti-Semitic abuse of Helen Mirren

Oscar-winning actor Helen Mirren was berated by a pro-Palestine activist while walking in London, police say.

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'Curious' officer sought gigabytes of abuse material

A former police constable said "I don't think I'm in denial" about having a sexual interest in minors after handling thousands of items of child abuse material.

Online spaces, social media speeding up radicalisation

Social media, gaming platforms and other internet spaces are increasing the speed of radicalisation, posing a significant threat to young Australians.

AFP defends Roberts-Smith arrest as media leak probed

The AFP has denied leaking details of alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest to the media as it backed its prosecution of the former SAS soldier.

'Horrendous': murder charge after fatal, random rampage

A man has been charged with murder after allegedly beating a 78-year-old pedestrian to death during a violent rampage that injured two others.

Bail bid by terror-accused 'ISIS bride' to be with kids

A woman linked to Islamic State who has been living in the community after returning to Australia will seek release on bail so she can care for her children.

‘Closer to not finding him’: no trace of missing boy

The outback hunt for a missing boy has been "relentless" and "demoralising" as a fresh search finds no trace of him, but police say their resolve is unwavering.

Knife crime shows signs of decline after machete ban

Knife crime is showing signs of decline as a state approaches one year since introducing Australia’s first ban on the sale of machetes.

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