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Hundreds of 'shots fired' reports before cop killings

Hundreds of 'shots fired' reports before cop killings

Police recorded hundreds of “shots fired” incidents around a rural property in the years before six people were killed, a coroner has heard.

Husband charged over alleged 1998 fake robbery murder

Husband charged over alleged 1998 fake robbery murder

Husband charged over alleged 1998 fake robbery murder

Husband charged over alleged 1998 fake robbery murder

More than a quarter-century after the death of a 53-year-old woman, police have charged her husband with murder and say he faked a break-in to cover his tracks.

Airport scrutiny follows 'inside job' helicopter crash

Airport scrutiny follows 'inside job' helicopter crash

Airport scrutiny follows 'inside job' helicopter crash

Airport scrutiny follows 'inside job' helicopter crash

Security of airports remains in focus after a "misappropriated" chopper crashed into a CBD hotel, with one aviation expert saying a review would be worthwhile.

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Wieambilla shooting 'ideological terrorism': expert

Wieambilla shooting 'ideological terrorism': expert

Two officers were killed by a family who believed they would "die fighting for God" in actions that fit the definition of terrorism, an inquest has been told.

'Relentless' bikie blitz as 100 arrested, drugs seized

'Relentless' bikie blitz as 100 arrested, drugs seized

A massive blitz on bikies across Australia has prompted a warning for gang members after more than 100 people were arrested and firearms, drugs and seized.

Overhaul for 'antiquated' system as police vests vanish

Overhaul for 'antiquated' system as police vests vanish

A modern, electronic way of tracking police equipment, such as service weapons and ballistic vests, is under consideration for Australia's largest police force.

Ex-cop faces court on double DV-murder charges

Ex-cop faces court on double DV-murder charges

Former senior constable Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has been accused of breaking into a former date's home, and murdering the man and his new boyfriend.

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Health 'apocalypse' aided teacher's path to cop killing

Health 'apocalypse' aided teacher's path to cop killing

Health 'apocalypse' aided teacher's path to cop killing

Health 'apocalypse' aided teacher's path to cop killing

A teacher who respected police was aided in becoming a delusional cop killer by a personal "apocalypse" in the form of a heart attack, a coroner has heard.

AFP to fight officers' strike action as parliament sits

AFP to fight officers' strike action as parliament sits

AFP to fight officers' strike action as parliament sits

AFP to fight officers' strike action as parliament sits

Any move by officers to walk off the job after a breakdown in pay negotiations will be opposed by the Australian Federal Police.

Security boosted at Parliament House after protests

Security boosted at Parliament House after protests

Security boosted at Parliament House after protests

Security boosted at Parliament House after protests

Protesters who climbed onto the roof at Parliament House have triggered upgrades to security measures, with longer-term options being considered.

Youth justice moves closer as teen quizzed over crash

Youth justice moves closer as teen quizzed over crash

Youth justice moves closer as teen quizzed over crash

Youth justice moves closer as teen quizzed over crash

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is remaining tight-lipped on changes to youth justice laws after a 16-year-old was questioned over another fatal crash.

Girl charged with murder after caravan park stabbing

Girl charged with murder after caravan park stabbing

Girl charged with murder after caravan park stabbing

Girl charged with murder after caravan park stabbing

A teenage girl has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed at a caravan park on the Queensland coast.

Police chief turns off tap after gift of gin goes sour

Police chief turns off tap after gift of gin goes sour

Police chief turns off tap after gift of gin goes sour

Police chief turns off tap after gift of gin goes sour

Buying liquor for gifts using taxpayer dollars has ended after the police commissioner was chided for failing to disclose her relationship with the supplier.

Volley of gunfire 'rocked' heavily armoured cop vehicle

Volley of gunfire 'rocked' heavily armoured cop vehicle

Volley of gunfire 'rocked' heavily armoured cop vehicle

Volley of gunfire 'rocked' heavily armoured cop vehicle

A specialist police officer has described the "surreal" rocking of a heavily armed vehicle that came under fire from a trio who had shot dead three people.

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Surrender negotiations met with gunfire at Wieambilla

Recordings of a police negotiator calling on cop shooters to put down their weapons have been played at an inquest into the deaths on a rural Qld property.

Police fired after talks failed: Wieambilla inquest

Police fired their first shot at three cop killers after trying to negotiate with them for more than an hour at a remote Queensland property, an inquest heard.

Doctor saved wife before fatal crocodile attack

A doctor and father of three's final heroic act was to save his wife from being attacked by the crocodile that took his life.

'Systemic issues' prompts police watch house review

Queensland Police will internally review every single watch house across the state after "systemic issues" were outlined by the service's top cop.

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Heavily armed cops sent if dangers known, inquest told

Police would have sent heavily armed officers to serve an arrest warrant at Wieambilla if they were told at least one person present was "incredibly dangerous".

'A good idea' to acknowledge Australia's history: PM

It's important to acknowledge Australia's history but optimism is needed to move forward, the prime minister says after attending a major Indigenous gathering.

NT Police boss 'deeply sorry' to Indigenous community

The Indigenous community has received an apology from the Northern Territory Police commissioner for injustices and harm inflicted by officers in the past.

Bad actors exploit information void in wake of attacks

The information vacuum after incidents such as the recent stabbing attack in the UK provides the perfect conditions for those seeking to spread disinformation.

Watchdog calls for cop phone taping after false claims

The case of an former premier's son who falsified details of a phone call has led a police watchdog to recommend better technology in stations.

'Hero' officers rescued colleagues, retrieved bodies

Police officers have described the harrowing experience of rescuing one colleague and retrieving the bodies of two others after an attack on a rural property.

Trapped shooting cop's rescue risked by 'blackspot'

The police commander responding to a deadly shooting in rural Queensland was unable to order a rescue mission for an officer in danger due to phone blackspots.

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