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Builder's family sues over alleged unlawful killing

Builder's family sues over alleged unlawful killing

A state government has been hit with a civil lawsuit over the alleged unlawful killing of a man who died in hospital following his arrest inside a car park.

Inferno survivor charged with triple murder, arson

Inferno survivor charged with triple murder, arson

Inferno survivor charged with triple murder, arson

Inferno survivor charged with triple murder, arson

Police have charged a woman with three counts of murder after she was injured in the same house fire that killed a woman and two children.

Fresh river search for murdered Aboriginal teen's body

Fresh river search for murdered Aboriginal teen's body

Fresh river search for murdered Aboriginal teen's body

Fresh river search for murdered Aboriginal teen's body

Detectives investigating the murder of Aboriginal teenager Colleen Walker-Craig from Bowraville in 1990 have launched a two-day river search for her remains.

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Major shift in manhunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

Major shift in manhunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

A new task force will take the helm in the search for wanted fugitive Dezi Freeman, two months after he allegedly shot and killed two police officers.

'Kill crew' charged over kidnap and murder of woman

'Kill crew' charged over kidnap and murder of woman

Police have made three more arrests in the case of a "kill crew" who were looking for a man, and when they couldn't find him allegedly took revenge on his wife.

Coroner's vow to bereaved family after death in custody

Coroner's vow to bereaved family after death in custody

The family of an Indigenous man who died in police custody has lashed out over the investigation but have been assured an inquest will aim to uncover the truth.

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

A police chief's decision to use an official helicopter to travel interstate could complicate his bid to restore public trust in the force.

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Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Cost of policing Palestine rallies 'cannot be provided'

Costs of policing weekly pro-Palestine marches have been raised by a premier as a reason to ban them but police say an accurate figure is hard to come by.

Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

Chopper ride doesn't pass pub test, top cop concedes

A state police chief admits "the buck stops with me" after flying interstate on a force helicopter, but denies the travel decision risked public safety.

Plea deal for US man linked to Wieambilla shootings

Plea deal for US man linked to Wieambilla shootings

Plea deal for US man linked to Wieambilla shootings

Plea deal for US man linked to Wieambilla shootings

Linked to the shocking Wieambilla shootings, a conspiracy theorist has pleaded guilty to a watered down charge under a plea deal in the United States.

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Labubu, Pokemon crazes fuel surge in thefts

Retailers say highly sought after pop culture items are flying off the shelves with a rise in thefts targeting both Labubu dolls and Pokemon merchandise.

Watchdog urged to review claims against Prince Andrew

Watchdog urged to review claims against Prince Andrew

Watchdog urged to review claims against Prince Andrew

Watchdog urged to review claims against Prince Andrew

Britain's Prince Andrew faces more scrutiny as the posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre makes more claims.

Violent protest clashes cast safety cloud over city

Violent protest clashes cast safety cloud over city

Violent protest clashes cast safety cloud over city

Violent protest clashes cast safety cloud over city

Safety on the streets of a major city has been brought into question by protesters pelting police with rocks and bottles filled with broken glass.

Brazen thieves rob priceless jewels from Paris' Louvre

Brazen thieves rob priceless jewels from Paris' Louvre

Brazen thieves rob priceless jewels from Paris' Louvre

Brazen thieves rob priceless jewels from Paris' Louvre

The jewelry robbery at the Louvre in Paris took less than seven minutes and was carried out by four unarmed people.

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Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests bring street party vibe

Demonstrations against Donald Trump attracted huge crowds across the US as the "No Kings" movement protested against what it sees as his authoritarian policies.

Illegal tobacco trade targeted in federal crackdown

Border force, state and territory police and government agencies will unite as part of fresh efforts to clamp down on illegal tobacco.

Missing diabetic camper found alive after nine days

A 61-year-old man has been found alive more than a week after he went missing in a "remarkable" end to a challenging search.

Gangland boss's case delayed after alleged discovery

A crime boss's case against prison authorities has been delayed after allegations emerged of contraband being found in his cell and an earlier plot to escape.

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Deepfakes of female high school students prompt probe

A public high school has been rocked by deepfake images of female students, triggering a police investigation and vows to punish perpetrators.

Bail denied for man accused of carjacking spree

A magistrate has denied bail to a man who allegedly committed a spate of carjackings while wielding a fake gun, despite his claims of mental ill health.

Town rallies after heartbreaking deaths in house fire

A woman and two children are dead after a horrific house fire, with a community rallying around two devastated families following the tragedy.

Innocent mum's murder likely linked to big drug bust

Police are probing possible ties between the murder of a mother in front of her sons, a plot to kill a father on his way to daycare and a global drug syndicate.

Coroner considers lead-up to police officer's death

A coroner is examining the lead-up to the death of a cop haunted by the death of two innocent motorists at the hands of a man he could not track down.

Taskforce established as search expands for missing boy

Police don't believe a boy who disappeared at a sheep station more than two weeks ago met with foul play as a task force is established to expand a search.

Council loses millions in scam using 'AI techniques'

A beachside council says it has lost millions after an international crime syndicate used "social engineering AI techniques", sparking a major investigation.

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