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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.

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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

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

Premier 'disgusted' after officer badly injured by ute

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

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.

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Vic treasurer's plea to police amid industrial action

Vic treasurer's plea to police amid industrial action

Vic treasurer's plea to police amid industrial action

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

Raw pain drives charity plea from slain officer's mum

Raw pain drives charity plea from slain officer's mum

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.

Sheriff shoots judge dead inside Kentucky courthouse

Sheriff shoots judge dead inside Kentucky courthouse

Sheriff shoots judge dead inside Kentucky courthouse

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

Out of commission gang fed 'massive appetite' for coke

Out of commission gang fed 'massive appetite' for coke

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

Hammer, axe allegedly used in kidnapping and torture

Hammer, axe allegedly used in kidnapping and torture

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

Drive-by shooting targets tobacco store amid gang wars

Drive-by shooting targets tobacco store amid gang wars

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

Protesters return as leaders slam 'disgraceful' actions

Protesters return as leaders slam 'disgraceful' actions

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.

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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.

Police should have searched for missing skier earlier

The search for a skier who died in Kosciuszko National Park took too long to start after he was reported missing, the NSW state coroner has found.

Top cop slams 'hypocrite' activists after violent rally

Dozens of police and protesters have been injured in violent scenes outside a weapons convention in Melbourne with missiles thrown and rubber bullets fired.

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Cop to argue reasonable force in 95yo's taser death

Senior Constable Kristian White is due to face trial for the manslaughter of great-grandmother Clare Nowland, who died after being tasered at an aged-care home.

'As tragic as it gets': two boys dead, mother arrested

A community in the Blue Mountains is mourning the death of two boys described as "precious souls" as their mother is held under police guard.

Victoria spends $15 million to police anti-war protest

A Victorian MP will skip parliament to join a major anti-war protest, which the state's treasurer has confirmed will cost up to $15 million to police.

Fresh report into deadly Luna Park fire to stay secret

A recent police report on the deadly 1979 Luna Park fire has been kept from the public as questions remain about whether a fresh inquest will probe the tragedy.

Duo charged over $20 million vineyard fraud scam

Police have charged two men in regional Victoria as part of a lengthy investigation into a $20 million fraud scam.

Three open police investigations over CFMEU allegations

A former union leader won't face charges over visits to government building sites, although Victoria Police is considering charges over alleged CFMEU fraud.

'Sort this out': police launch new action over pay deal

The Fair Work Commission has been called in again to resolve a long-running pay dispute between Victoria and its police force as fresh industrial action begins.

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