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Forensics to the fore as killer cop trial rolls on

Forensics to the fore as killer cop trial rolls on

Hundreds of graphic crime scene photographs have been shown to a jury that will decide whether the killings of two men were deliberate.

Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Police are investigating a possible third attack planned by three men who were arrested after allegedly preying on and assaulting women alone in their homes.

Muffled triple zero call played in cop's murder trial

Muffled triple zero call played in cop's murder trial

Muffled triple zero call played in cop's murder trial

Muffled triple zero call played in cop's murder trial

CCTV footage of Beau Lamarre-Condon laden with cleaning supplies and a triple zero call made during his alleged murders have been played to a jury.

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Jail for man who paid to watch child sexual abuse shows

Jail for man who paid to watch child sexual abuse shows

A man has been jailed for almost 20 years after paying to watch child sexual abuse shows livestreamed from the Philippines, Australian Federal Police say.

Officer's death a lesson in PTSD, coroner finds

Officer's death a lesson in PTSD, coroner finds

The death of an officer haunted by a double murder and other traumatic events should be a lesson for police on how to prevent future tragedies, a coroner says.

Cops roll out bolstered powers for weapons expo

Cops roll out bolstered powers for weapons expo

WA police will be able to search people's bags and vehicles, and roll out checkpoints and roadblocks during an international weapons expo.

'Rusted water' under surfboard bags at dead man's home

'Rusted water' under surfboard bags at dead man's home

A housemate of slain man Jesse Baird was contacted by his alleged murderer after noticing bloody surfboard bags in her courtyard, a jury has been told.

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Attacks on Muslim graves fuelled by One Nation: leader

Attacks on Muslim graves fuelled by One Nation: leader

Attacks on Muslim graves fuelled by One Nation: leader

Attacks on Muslim graves fuelled by One Nation: leader

Vandalism of several Muslim graves - combined with a previous attack on the same cemetery - point to growing divisions in Australia, a community leader says.

Inner-city terrace dissected in officer's murder trial

Inner-city terrace dissected in officer's murder trial

Inner-city terrace dissected in officer's murder trial

Inner-city terrace dissected in officer's murder trial

How investigators established the movements of Beau Lamarre-Condon and his two alleged victims has become the major focus of the officer's trial.

Neighbour allegedly murdered family members weeks apart

Neighbour allegedly murdered family members weeks apart

Neighbour allegedly murdered family members weeks apart

Neighbour allegedly murdered family members weeks apart

A 32-year-old allegedly murdered a man who had come to sort out the estate of his relative, who police believe was killed by the same man a fortnight earlier.

Trump ‘disappointed’ RAF base terror suspects bailed

Trump ‘disappointed’ RAF base terror suspects bailed

Trump ‘disappointed’ RAF base terror suspects bailed

Trump ‘disappointed’ RAF base terror suspects bailed

British police say a quantity of petrol but no explosive devices were found in three vans that sparked a major security alert near an air base used by the US.

'Part of the blue family': leaders hail fallen officers

'Part of the blue family': leaders hail fallen officers

'Part of the blue family': leaders hail fallen officers

'Part of the blue family': leaders hail fallen officers

A young constable killed in a crash only days ago "could have done anything", as political and police leaders honour officers who have died in the line of duty.

Jury to visit house where cop's ex, new partner killed

Jury to visit house where cop's ex, new partner killed

Jury to visit house where cop's ex, new partner killed

Jury to visit house where cop's ex, new partner killed

The 15 jurors in the double murder trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon will be taken for a viewing of the house where the two men were killed.

Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot

Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot

Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot

Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot

The ‌five men who were detained near a British air base used by the US to ‌attack Iran are all British nationals who live in London, police say.

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Water detail insight into accused killer cop's fixation

Focusing on the significance of a cup of water on a bedside table is a sign of Beau Lamarre-Condon's obsession with his slain ex, a jury has heard.

'We struggle': paramedic-led mental health plan slammed

Paramedics would take the lead in responding to mental health crises, under guidelines an ambulance union says are well-intentioned but cause for concern.

Standing room only in murder trial of jealous cop

The first week of the blockbuster murder trial of senior constable Beau Lamarre-Condon has captivated the public's attention with details of disguise and envy.

Police arrest four in connection with gangland shooting

Authorities have charged four people with a number of offences, including murder, in connection with a fatal shooting in March.

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Friend testifies cop joked 'help me hide the body?'

As the first week of a police officer's double-murder trial ends, one of his friends says he told her about breaking into the home of one of the victims.

'Dark day': promising young constable killed in crash

Mia Lay had only been on the force for 16 months but had showed exceptional promise before she died in a crash while in a police car pursuing a stolen vehicle.

Accused killer cop asked friend for a gun, jury told

An old friend of alleged murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon has told a Supreme Court jury how the police officer rang to allegedly ask about getting a gun.

Violent, serious offences decrease as crime rate falls

Child offenders aged 10-17 continue to over-represent major violent crimes in one state but police say they are seeing a reduction in repeat offences.

Alleged top Islamic State propagandist faces court

A Melbourne retiree has faced court, accused of distributing instructions on how to evade law enforcement and carry out mass casualty attacks.

'I can see you': accused killer cop's texts revealed

Police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon worked hard to separate his alleged murder victim Jesse Baird from any romantic rivals for months, a jury has heard.

'Bring him home': $1m reward plea for missing boy Gus

A $1 million reward is being offered in the disappearance of a four-year-old boy, as his parents make an emotional plea to be reunited with their son.

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