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Inquest told of dangers of Kosciusko backcountry skiing

Inquest told of dangers of Kosciusko backcountry skiing

An inquest into the death of a man has heard about the serious dangers of backcountry skiing as witnesses revealed skiers are not filling out vital forms.

Bail for alleged sex trafficking boss over brothel ring

Bail for alleged sex trafficking boss over brothel ring

Bail for alleged sex trafficking boss over brothel ring

Bail for alleged sex trafficking boss over brothel ring

A 43-year-old man has been granted bail over his alleged involvement in trafficking an Indonesian girl in a syndicate luring girls to work in brothels.

Learner drivers should learn first aid, after toll rise

Learner drivers should learn first aid, after toll rise

Learner drivers should learn first aid, after toll rise

Learner drivers should learn first aid, after toll rise

Emergency groups are calling for mandated first aid training for learner drivers after new figures showing at least three Australians die on the road each day.

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'Disrespectful' thieves pinch World War I honour roll

'Disrespectful' thieves pinch World War I honour roll

Police are investigating the theft of a World War I honour roll from a Sydney park, with the local council saying it has no idea who took it.

Police hunt alleged transport thugs bashing passengers

Police hunt alleged transport thugs bashing passengers

NSW Police have released images of people they think can help as they investigate a string of alleged crimes on Sydney's public transport network.

Former cop 'foolishly' leaked confidential information

Former cop 'foolishly' leaked confidential information

A woman has been given a suspended jail sentence for disclosing confidential information and misuse of a restricted computer while a Queensland police officer.

Police probe suspicious disappearance, suspected murder

Police probe suspicious disappearance, suspected murder

Finding a gold-coloured sedan could help police piece together the fate of a man who's been missing for five months, amid fears he's met with foul play.

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Teen charged over fatal stabbing prompts knives warning

Teen charged over fatal stabbing prompts knives warning

Teen charged over fatal stabbing prompts knives warning

Teen charged over fatal stabbing prompts knives warning

A 15-year-old boy has been charged over a fatal stabbing in Sydney's inner west, as police warn young people against carrying knives.

'You will be identified': text message fraud crackdown

'You will be identified': text message fraud crackdown

'You will be identified': text message fraud crackdown

'You will be identified': text message fraud crackdown

Police are warning criminals they will be caught after six arrests and the seizure of many illegal SIM boxes used to send scam messages to defraud Australians.

Drunk cop who fled crash and lied 'should be sacked'

Drunk cop who fled crash and lied 'should be sacked'

Drunk cop who fled crash and lied 'should be sacked'

Drunk cop who fled crash and lied 'should be sacked'

A senior NSW police officer who downed 23 drinks, crashed his police car and then left the scene before lying about it should be sacked, a watchdog has found.

Woman faces court over body found in river

Woman faces court over body found in river

Woman faces court over body found in river

Woman faces court over body found in river

A 49-year-old woman has faced court charged with murder over the discovery of another woman's body in a Melbourne river.

Two swimmers found dead at popular Queensland waterfall

Two swimmers found dead at popular Queensland waterfall

Two swimmers found dead at popular Queensland waterfall

Two swimmers found dead at popular Queensland waterfall

A swimming trip to a popular Queensland waterfall has ended in tragedy with the recovery of the bodies of two young men.

Premier admits delay on 'menace' CMFEU complaint

Premier admits delay on 'menace' CMFEU complaint

Premier admits delay on 'menace' CMFEU complaint

Premier admits delay on 'menace' CMFEU complaint

Victoria's premier concedes the response to allegations of CFMEU reprisals wasn't quick enough, while unveiling plans to overhaul complaints systems.

Child among bushwalkers waiting for rescue in snow

Child among bushwalkers waiting for rescue in snow

Child among bushwalkers waiting for rescue in snow

Child among bushwalkers waiting for rescue in snow

Bad weather conditions have hampered rescue efforts of two bushwalkers and a child in freezing conditions in Tasmania's Cathedral Ranges.

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Ex-cop had sex with boy, sent G-string pic to 'teen'

A former senior constable is awaiting sentence on child abuse-related charges after admitting a string of offences.

Three dead in family violence shooting in Germany

A shooting in southern Germany left three dead and two wounded from the same family, police said.

Seven dead, several injured in two Alabama shootings

Seven people, including a young child, have been killed in two shootings in the US city of Birmingham.

PM calls for unity and calm in Trump shooting aftermath

Anthony Albanese is calling for political tensions and talk to cool and an end to violence in the wake of a suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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Welfare calls questioned after man dies in 19-hour wait

The death of an elderly man after a long wait for police has critics renewing calls for someone else to perform welfare checks and mental health call-outs.

Police inspector not guilty of rape after work party

A Queensland Police officer accused of raping a colleague nearly 25 years ago after a Christmas party has been found not guilty at trial.

Woman and teen girl found dead in suburban home

The bodies of a woman and a teenage girl have been found by police attending a home in Sydney's northwest after a report of concerns for welfare.

Plan sought for Alice Springs as curfew cools violence

Authorities will keep tabs on an influx of visitors to Alice Springs after the town emerged from a three-night curfew imposed after an eruption of violence.

AFP officer charged with perjury, perverting justice

Trent Madders has been suspended from duty from the Australian Federal Police after being charged with perjury and other offences dating back to 2019 and 2020.

Cannabis, meth dominate Australian drug use: report

Wastewater analysis shows Australians have a preference for illicit stimulants compared to other nations' citizens but cannabis is still the most popular drug.

Warnings against 'knee-jerk' response to youth crime

The Victorian government must not let community fears of a crime crisis trigger backward steps on justice reforms, youth groups say.

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