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Three-day hunt ends in charges over family axe attack

Three-day hunt ends in charges over family axe attack

A man accused of fleeing for three days after attacking his elderly parents and brother with an axe has been taken into custody and charged.

Police swoop on men accused of grooming children online

Police swoop on men accused of grooming children online

Police swoop on men accused of grooming children online

Police swoop on men accused of grooming children online

Two men in their 60s have been arrested for child grooming offences with one allegedly travelling to Sydney to meet up with a young girl for sexual intercourse.

Paintings worth millions stolen from Renoir Museum

Paintings worth millions stolen from Renoir Museum

Paintings worth millions stolen from Renoir Museum

Paintings worth millions stolen from Renoir Museum

Thieves have stolen four paintings from a Renoir museum in France - dropping one as they fled, a local mayor says.

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Man allegedly murdered woman known to him before fire

Man allegedly murdered woman known to him before fire

A murder and arson charge have been laid following a months-long investigation into the death of a woman killed in a unit fire.

Police investigation into endometriosis surgeon dropped

Police investigation into endometriosis surgeon dropped

The case against former endometriosis surgeon Simon Gordon accused of performing unnecessary operations on patients has been dropped.

Guns-for-hire, Interpol alerts in state leader's sights

Guns-for-hire, Interpol alerts in state leader's sights

Overseas crime bosses who hire teenagers to carry out hits on Australian soil are being pursued as authorities fear an escalating "disregard for human life".

Gunman on the run as family mourns shooting victim

Gunman on the run as family mourns shooting victim

A young man who was due to be married in just weeks has been fatally shot in a car park, as the killer remains on the run.

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'Give yourself up': hunt for alleged axe attacker

'Give yourself up': hunt for alleged axe attacker

'Give yourself up': hunt for alleged axe attacker

'Give yourself up': hunt for alleged axe attacker

Police are searching for a man who allegedly attacked his brother with an axe or tomahawk before turning on his elderly parents.

Police warned 'clown show' gang warfare could escalate

Police warned 'clown show' gang warfare could escalate

Police warned 'clown show' gang warfare could escalate

Police warned 'clown show' gang warfare could escalate

Experts fear more innocent people could be killed in botched organised crime attacks if police do not get on top of escalating gang warfare.

Almost 1500 weapons seized under landmark reforms

Almost 1500 weapons seized under landmark reforms

Almost 1500 weapons seized under landmark reforms

Almost 1500 weapons seized under landmark reforms

Landmark reforms have helped police seize almost 1500 weapons in a state that still tops the nation for the number of crime victims, according to latest data.

Manhunt as tobacco shop arsonist 'left for dead'

Manhunt as tobacco shop arsonist 'left for dead'

Manhunt as tobacco shop arsonist 'left for dead'

Manhunt as tobacco shop arsonist 'left for dead'

A tobacco store arson gone wrong has left an offender fighting for his life, with police declaring his "so-called mate" will be held responsible if he dies.

Pressure builds over mistaken identity murder spree

Pressure builds over mistaken identity murder spree

Pressure builds over mistaken identity murder spree

Pressure builds over mistaken identity murder spree

One state's leaders reject criminals are running the streets, as an expert laid bare the machinations behind two horror days of mistaken identity executions.

Police probe potential second mistaken identity hit

Police probe potential second mistaken identity hit

Police probe potential second mistaken identity hit

Police probe potential second mistaken identity hit

A potentially innocent man has been killed at a home with links to organised crime in the second fatal shooting in Sydney in as many days.

Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic hate threats

Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic hate threats

Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic hate threats

Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic hate threats

A 52-year-old man has been charged after police investigated abusive and threatening anti-Semitic messages allegedly directed at a religious organisation.

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Fracking protests prompt police presence at conference

Protesters plan to target a resources conference, prompting a strong police presence, after gas from a controversial fracking project was switched on.

'Punched him in the head': watchdog gets police footage

Police vision of an officer appearing to brag about punching a protester has been referred to the law enforcement watchdog, as some call for his suspension.

Residents shocked, quizzed after baby-in-bin tragedy

A resident of an apartment block has spoken of her shock after the body of a baby was found in a nearby rubbish bin as police try to find the mother.

State enforces L plates to put brakes on e‑bike riders

Queensland is first to force e-bike and e-scooter riders to get licences as states scramble to tackle crashes, battery fires and dangerous high-powered imports.

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Man charged over gang war kebab shop shooting

Detectives have charged an alleged gunman over a brazen daylight triple shooting linked to an ongoing gang war that left two permanently wounded.

The healing continues in the shadow of fallen police

One year after a deadly ambush at a remote property claimed the lives of two police officers, a region remains scarred but is slowly healing.

Search for sea-crash pilot and plane scaled back

Aerial searches for a missing pilot and his plane that crashed off remote islands have been suspended as divers continue to scan the suspected crash zone.

Minister defies premier on armed Jewish security group

A state minister has backed police in a disagreement over allowing an armed Jewish private security service to operate in public spaces.

Police believe sea crash pilot did not survive

Aircraft debris has been found in remote waters off northern Australia, with police saying they don't believe the young pilot survived a crash into the sea.

No jail for officer who wrongly accused an innocent man

A regional police officer will have to complete community work and mental health treatment after he admitted to misconduct in public office.

Cop fears for life in jail after 'shocking' bashing

A lawyer for police officers who repeatedly kicked a mentally ill woman in the head has argued the incident did not involve gratuitous cruelty.

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