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Alleged plotters behind Vietnam gang murder charged

Alleged plotters behind Vietnam gang murder charged

Two men who allegedly planned the shooting murder of an Australian citizen in Vietnam have been granted bail after being arrested and charged in Samoa.

'Copycat' knife-search powers to spread after election

'Copycat' knife-search powers to spread after election

'Copycat' knife-search powers to spread after election

'Copycat' knife-search powers to spread after election

Victorians will be "wanded" for knives anywhere in public at the discretion of police after the major parties aligned on laws pioneered by Queensland.

State's domestic violence charge rates at all-time high

State's domestic violence charge rates at all-time high

State's domestic violence charge rates at all-time high

State's domestic violence charge rates at all-time high

The latest crime statistics reveal that charges for domestic violence offences in one Australian state have seen a "remarkable" spike in the past two years.

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Mystery police station death reexamined 91 years later

Mystery police station death reexamined 91 years later

The 96-year-old daughter of a police officer mistakenly ruled to have taken his own life on the job in 1935 says the grief of losing him has never left.

Tough kids bail laws remain with 'adult time' push on

Tough kids bail laws remain with 'adult time' push on

One state will extend tough youth bail laws that make it easier to keep teenage offenders locked up, as hard-on-crime pledges ramp up ahead of election season.

More police raids at LGBTQI nightlife hub spark outcry

More police raids at LGBTQI nightlife hub spark outcry

After a second raid on a city's most famously queer street in three months, police have again been accused of targeting marginalised communities.

Respected motorcyclist dies after hitting pothole

Respected motorcyclist dies after hitting pothole

The death of a popular motorcyclist, who reportedly crashed after striking a pothole, has spurred calls for urgent repairs to a state's deteriorating roads.

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Australian father, two children found dead in Bali

Australian father, two children found dead in Bali

Australian father, two children found dead in Bali

Australian father, two children found dead in Bali

A possible murder-suicide is being investigated by local police after an Australian father and his two children were found dead in Bali.

Top cop 'Golly' honoured at emotional funeral service

Top cop 'Golly' honoured at emotional funeral service

Top cop 'Golly' honoured at emotional funeral service

Top cop 'Golly' honoured at emotional funeral service

Former Queensland police commissioner Steve Gollschewski has been remembered for his ethics and commitment to serve his state at an emotional funeral service.

Aboriginal cop class action 'far from straightforward'

Aboriginal cop class action 'far from straightforward'

Aboriginal cop class action 'far from straightforward'

Aboriginal cop class action 'far from straightforward'

Obtaining documents related to a police racism class action against the NT government will be difficult and lengthy, a court has been told.

Ex-cop accused of tracking, stalking multiple women

Ex-cop accused of tracking, stalking multiple women

Ex-cop accused of tracking, stalking multiple women

Ex-cop accused of tracking, stalking multiple women

A former police officer has faced court accused of stalking four women, including putting tracking devices on their cars and keeping a diary on their movements.

Bandidos bikie charged over botched firebomb attack

Bandidos bikie charged over botched firebomb attack

Bandidos bikie charged over botched firebomb attack

Bandidos bikie charged over botched firebomb attack

A member of the Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang will face court over the firebombing of a tobacco store that left an alleged arsonist critically injured.

Stressed officer's death holds lessons for police force

Stressed officer's death holds lessons for police force

Stressed officer's death holds lessons for police force

Stressed officer's death holds lessons for police force

The case of an outback police officer who took his own life after being exposed to trauma and stress at work holds key lessons for the force, a coroner says.

Arrest over latest suspected gun-for-hire gang shooting

Arrest over latest suspected gun-for-hire gang shooting

Arrest over latest suspected gun-for-hire gang shooting

Arrest over latest suspected gun-for-hire gang shooting

A man has been charged with attempted murder over what police believe could be the latest in a spate of hired hits in NSW.

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Lawyer-turned-informer Gobbo loses compensation appeal

A former barrister has suffered another legal loss, with an appeal court dismissing her claim that police risked her safety when her informer cover was blown.

Police settle as visits leave Indigenous kids 'in fear'

Two mums who sued NSW Police for bail checks on their Indigenous children that they described as trespass have settled with the force.

Mourners farewell crash victims as cops probe rollover

Dashcam footage is needed to help piece together the moments that led to a horror crash that killed two young children, as hundreds farewell the victims.

Tale of Territory teen shot by police wins book award

An investigative journalist's account of the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker is among the winners of Australia's richest book awards.

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Murder charges laid after plumber shot dead in car park

Days after a young plumber, engaged to be married, was shot dead in the car park of a suburban soccer club, two men have been charged with his murder.

Child sex accused 'used violence to silence to victims'

A man facing dozens of historical sex charges against vulnerable Aboriginal children used violence and intimidation to avoid detection, a court has been told.

Desperate plea for CCTV tape in disappearance cold case

A tape capturing what is believed to be the last moments a woman was seen alive in 2001 could be the key to cracking the case, her siblings say.

Political blame game as deadly gang war violence erupts

Pressure to clamp down on gang violence has state and federal leaders pointing fingers over the difficult task of tracking down perpetrators who are overseas.

Slain boxing coach had links to outlaw motorcycle gangs

A prominent boxing coach gunned down outside a gym was allegedly linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs and organised crime.

Police suspected Ivan Milat of murders as early as 1971

Serial killer Ivan Milat was suspected by police of being behind 16 unsolved murders from as early as 1971, a government letter reveals.

'Targeted attack': man shot dead in car park

A man has been fatally shot in the car park of a community centre in Punchbowl in southwest Sydney.

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