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Man, 66, charged after explosions at law offices

Man, 66, charged after explosions at law offices

Police are yet to determine what motivated an arson attack on two legal offices, which they say were fortunate not to result in serious injuries.

Synagogue arson attack sparks manhunt, security plea

Synagogue arson attack sparks manhunt, security plea

Synagogue arson attack sparks manhunt, security plea

Synagogue arson attack sparks manhunt, security plea

Australia's Jewish community has called for better security around its places of worship after two masked arsonists set fire to a major synagogue.

Dwindling force cops big boost as recruits answer call

Dwindling force cops big boost as recruits answer call

Dwindling force cops big boost as recruits answer call

Dwindling force cops big boost as recruits answer call

Powerful incentives to lure more officers to join NSW Police are "turning the tide" on a crippling officer shortage in the nation's biggest force.

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Accused burger joint arsonist granted short bail stint

Accused burger joint arsonist granted short bail stint

An accused arsonist awaiting trial over fires at a restaurant and tobacco store has been given two weeks' bail despite a concerning call to his girlfriend.

'Profound day': family mourn Laos poisoning victim

'Profound day': family mourn Laos poisoning victim

A teenager who died after consuming a methanol-laced drink in Laos has been farewelled at her former school with a community guard of honour.

Reward boost to crack cold case of 'nice guy' murder

Reward boost to crack cold case of 'nice guy' murder

An increased reward is on offer for information about the murder of Jonathan Mitchell, found dead in his house after attending a music festival 21 years ago.

Ex-cop 'feared for his safety' after child abuse arrest

Ex-cop 'feared for his safety' after child abuse arrest

A former police officer caught with child abuse material has since been targeted with graffiti and strangers visiting his home, a court has been told.

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Accused Easey Street double killer awaits next hearing

Accused Easey Street double killer awaits next hearing

Accused Easey Street double killer awaits next hearing

Accused Easey Street double killer awaits next hearing

The families of two women murdered in one of Australia's most notorious cold cases are hoping for closure as their accused killer awaits his next court date.

Easey Street families stare down alleged double killer

Easey Street families stare down alleged double killer

Easey Street families stare down alleged double killer

Easey Street families stare down alleged double killer

A man charged over one of Australia's most notorious cold case murders has faced court 47 years after the deaths of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.

Crime-hit city businesses embrace youth justice laws

Crime-hit city businesses embrace youth justice laws

Crime-hit city businesses embrace youth justice laws

Crime-hit city businesses embrace youth justice laws

A city reeling from crime backs controversial youth justice laws, saying juvenile offences have contributed to business closures and tarnished its reputation.

Sacking of cop who tasered 95yo 'too little, too late'

Sacking of cop who tasered 95yo 'too little, too late'

Sacking of cop who tasered 95yo 'too little, too late'

Sacking of cop who tasered 95yo 'too little, too late'

A senior constable who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman has been dismissed from the police force less than a week after being found guilty of manslaughter.

Moment of alleged Easey Street killer's return revealed

Moment of alleged Easey Street killer's return revealed

Moment of alleged Easey Street killer's return revealed

Moment of alleged Easey Street killer's return revealed

A 65-year-old man arrested over Melbourne's infamous Easey Street murders nearly 48 years ago is just hours away from facing justice in Australia.

Knife-wielding man shot dead by police after threats

Knife-wielding man shot dead by police after threats

Knife-wielding man shot dead by police after threats

Knife-wielding man shot dead by police after threats

Police have shot dead a man who threatened members of the public with a knife and ignored warnings from officers to drop his weapon.

Search for man after targeted fight turns fatal

Search for man after targeted fight turns fatal

Search for man after targeted fight turns fatal

Search for man after targeted fight turns fatal

A manhunt is underway after a man and a woman were shot dead in an early-morning altercation in a suburban home.

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Record cocaine plot dead in water as smugglers hit snag

An alleged plot by a notorious bikie gang to import the largest ever amount of cocaine into Australia has been foiled by police and a broken down boat.

Man charged after bodies of couple found in shop

A 31-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder after the bodies of an elderly couple were found inside a takeaway shop in Sydney's west.

Racism role in death at centre of teen shooting inquiry

A coroner is being urged to discount racism as a cause of an Indigenous teen's death, despite the ex-officer who shot him being labelled a racist by police.

Taser cop devastated by pain of elderly victim's family

A senior constable who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman says he remains 'devastated' by her death, after learning his bail will be continued over Christmas.

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Face-down restraint led to Indigenous man's death

An Indigenous man who died after being tasered, pepper sprayed and restrained by police was most likely suffering a psychotic episode, an inquest has found.

Prison isolation looms for cop after fatal Taser shot

An officer who fatally tasered an aged-care resident is waiting to learn if he will be put into isolation in custody after his manslaughter verdict.

Sex crimes detective jailed over teen complainant abuse

A police officer who sexually abused a teenager who was reporting her own alleged assault has been sentenced to jail after a jury found him guilty.

Cop who tasered 95yo in 'terrible tragedy' faces jail

A serving police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman is facing jail after being found guilty of manslaughter but will keep his job for now.

Students jump ticket barriers in train station rally

Student demonstrators staged a loud pro-Palestine protest at a major train station, a day after a man was arrested as tensions ran high outside a synagogue.

Win for those who copped COVID-19 fines

All fines handed out during the pandemic in Australia's most populous state will be reimbursed, except those currently being fought through the courts.

Pay-cut promotions no longer forced on state's police

Retention payments, flexible work and huge salary jumps are in store for more than 16,000 police, soon to be the top-paid officers in Australia.

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