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Police want more discretion to warn kids off crime

Police want more discretion to warn kids off crime

Children's advocates and police are calling for more discretion to keep kids out of court, an inquiry has been told.

More activists sought over violent anti-war protests

More activists sought over violent anti-war protests

More activists sought over violent anti-war protests

More activists sought over violent anti-war protests

More activists are in the sights of Victoria Police following their involvement in clashes outside a major weapons expo in Melbourne.

Nicola Gobbo's struggles in hiding aired in civil trial

Nicola Gobbo's struggles in hiding aired in civil trial

Nicola Gobbo's struggles in hiding aired in civil trial

Nicola Gobbo's struggles in hiding aired in civil trial

'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo's experiences in hiding since she was outed as a police informer have been aired in her civil trial against Victoria Police.

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Overwhelmed rookies policing 'most dangerous' town

Overwhelmed rookies policing 'most dangerous' town

Inexperienced police are being sent to rural and regional areas while governments struggle to address the root causes of crime, an inquiry has been told.

Police 'groomed' lawyer-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo

Police 'groomed' lawyer-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo

Victoria Police has been accused of "grooming" Nicola Gobbo into becoming a source and revealing confidential information about dangerous gangland clients.

Police ban on encrypted apps, social media questioned

Police ban on encrypted apps, social media questioned

NSW Police will prevent their officers from using encrypted messaging apps and social media on work devices, but there are suggestions it will hurt morale.

'Shattered': woman decries ex-detective and sex abuser

'Shattered': woman decries ex-detective and sex abuser

A woman groped by a former detective after seeing him about an alleged sexual assault says she does not feel safe in her body because of his actions.

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Accused international scamming ring fronts court

Accused international scamming ring fronts court

Accused international scamming ring fronts court

Accused international scamming ring fronts court

A group of Victorians allegedly involved in a multimillion-dollar international investment scam have fronted court.

Brisbane blaze destroys building as man fights for life

Brisbane blaze destroys building as man fights for life

Brisbane blaze destroys building as man fights for life

Brisbane blaze destroys building as man fights for life

A fire has been brought under control after destroying one building and seriously damaging another, with a man taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Man accused of stabbing cop bailed for psych review

Man accused of stabbing cop bailed for psych review

Man accused of stabbing cop bailed for psych review

Man accused of stabbing cop bailed for psych review

An 18-year-old man has been bailed to undergo an inpatient psychiatric assessment after he allegedly stabbed a police officer outside of his home.

Routh charged with attempted assassination of Trump

Routh charged with attempted assassination of Trump

Routh charged with attempted assassination of Trump

Routh charged with attempted assassination of Trump

Prosecutors have charged Ryan Routh with the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump.

Tributes to 'respected' footy player killed in stabbing

Tributes to 'respected' footy player killed in stabbing

Tributes to 'respected' footy player killed in stabbing

Tributes to 'respected' footy player killed in stabbing

Flowers have been left on a busy suburban Sydney street where a man was stabbed, as mourners grieve the loss of a "friendly personality" in dire circumstances.

Mass crowds expected for AFL grand final 'for the ages'

Mass crowds expected for AFL grand final 'for the ages'

Mass crowds expected for AFL grand final 'for the ages'

Mass crowds expected for AFL grand final 'for the ages'

More than 400,000 people will attend AFL grand final events in Melbourne, despite it being contested by two interstate teams for the first time in two decades.

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

A human rights complaint has been lodged against the Northern Territory government and police commissioner on behalf of serving Aboriginal police officers.

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Premier 'disgusted' after officer badly injured by ute

A driver has been charged after his ute allegedly struck a WA police officer who had stopped him, causing critical injuries.

Teen accused of raping jogger released into community

A 16-year-old boy charged over the rape and sexual assault of a female jogger has been granted bail on a second attempt.

Vic treasurer's plea to police amid industrial action

Victoria's treasurer has taken aim at police pursuing industrial action and has urged them to think about the consequences ahead of major events in the state.

Raw pain drives charity plea from slain officer's mum

Nearly two years after losing her daughter in a cold-blooded killing, a mother is appealing to the wider community to support a police charity.

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Sheriff shoots judge dead inside Kentucky courthouse

A 43-year-old sheriff has been taken into custody without incident in rural Kentucky after allegedly shooting dead a 54-year-old judge inside a courthouse.

Out of commission gang fed 'massive appetite' for coke

Police have announced the takedown of a group allegedly governing cocaine supply and have moved on to finding who will fill the void.

Hammer, axe allegedly used in kidnapping and torture

Police have arrested four men they say were involved in a violent kidnapping where two people were allegedly tortured and shot.

Drive-by shooting targets tobacco store amid gang wars

Police are investigating after a passenger in a passing car is believed to have fired shots at a tobacco store in Melbourne's north.

Protesters return as leaders slam 'disgraceful' actions

Anti-war activists returned to the streets of Melbourne as political leaders slammed their roles in violent scuffles that broke out with police.

Police should step back in mental health calls: review

A review has found NSW police officers are not always the right people to respond to mental health crises in the community, sparking calls for urgent action.

'Beyond comprehension': cop killed on memorial ride

A police officer visiting NSW from Queensland has died after his motorbike went down an embankment during a commemorative ride.

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