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Mideast protesters' tensions flare at university campus

Mideast protesters' tensions flare at university campus

Tensions between protesters have escalated at the University of Melbourne's pro-Palestine encampment after supporters of Israel arrived at the site.

Police officer charged with domestic violence assault

Police officer charged with domestic violence assault

Police officer charged with domestic violence assault

Police officer charged with domestic violence assault

A NSW Police officer has been charged with domestic violence offences, suspended with pay while on bail awaiting court dates.

Police shocked at scale of man's bestiality crimes

Police shocked at scale of man's bestiality crimes

Police shocked at scale of man's bestiality crimes

Police shocked at scale of man's bestiality crimes

A man who used the alias 'Beast Boy' was one of the biggest producers of online bestiality content in NSW and could have been offending for years, police say.

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Two Italian restaurant fires to be probed for link

Two Italian restaurant fires to be probed for link

A pair of accused arsonists are on the run as police investigating fires at two Italian restaurants in Melbourne say it's too early to say if they are linked.

Concerns raised over police stop and search powers

Concerns raised over police stop and search powers

The Queensland government's decision to expand police stop and search powers after a spate of NSW knife attacks has raised concerns.

Weapon search laws extended in $1.2b safety pledge

Weapon search laws extended in $1.2b safety pledge

Shoppers and pub patrons could be searched for weapons by police under a proposed expansion of "wanding" laws that have attracted interstate attention.

Alice Springs curfew won't work in every town, PM warns

Alice Springs curfew won't work in every town, PM warns

A successful night-time curfew in Alice Springs to reduce violence is not a one-size-fits-all strategy, the prime minister says.

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Man assisting police after woman's body found in WA

Man assisting police after woman's body found in WA

Man assisting police after woman's body found in WA

Man assisting police after woman's body found in WA

A man is assisting West Australian police with inquiries after a woman was found dead at a property in suburban Perth.

Police funding boost after curfew as PM tours Alice

Police funding boost after curfew as PM tours Alice

Police funding boost after curfew as PM tours Alice

Police funding boost after curfew as PM tours Alice

Millions of dollars will be spent to increase policing and community support as the prime minister lands in Alice Springs after a youth curfew was lifted.

Girl aged 10 allegedly stabbed to death by teenager

Girl aged 10 allegedly stabbed to death by teenager

Girl aged 10 allegedly stabbed to death by teenager

Girl aged 10 allegedly stabbed to death by teenager

Police have arrested a 17-year-old girl after a younger girl was allegedly found dead in their home in Lake Macquarie.

Man charged with murder after Sydney stabbing

Man charged with murder after Sydney stabbing

Man charged with murder after Sydney stabbing

Man charged with murder after Sydney stabbing

A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder following a stabbing in Sydney’s northwest.

Man dead following suburban drive-by shooting

Man dead following suburban drive-by shooting

Man dead following suburban drive-by shooting

Man dead following suburban drive-by shooting

A 30-year-old man has died after a drive-by shooting, which took place in a Melbourne street under the cover of darkness.

Family violence register on cards as rallies begin

Family violence register on cards as rallies begin

Family violence register on cards as rallies begin

Family violence register on cards as rallies begin

Rallies against gendered violence have kicked off in two states as part of national protests as a proposal for a register of convicted offenders gains traction.

Anger as centre goes to police training, not housing

Anger as centre goes to police training, not housing

Anger as centre goes to police training, not housing

Anger as centre goes to police training, not housing

A decision to use an empty $400 million quarantine facility for police training has been described as a "bitter blow" in the fight against homelessness.

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Bail for woman accused of murdering cop in hit-and-run

A woman charged with murder over the death of a policeman in an alleged hit-and-run has been bailed with a judge finding prospects of a conviction are not high.

Dozens of police facing criminal charges

Close to 80 members of Victoria's police force have been charged with criminal or traffic offences, with sexual assault among the most common crimes.

Former Home and Away star arrested after police manhunt

After a public appeal, police have found actor Orpheus Pledger who has starred in popular television programs including SAS Australia and Home and Away.

Cop pleads guilty to crash killing elderly bus driver

A police sergeant has admitted dangerous driving that resulted in the death of a 76-year-old bus driver when the officer skipped a give-way sign.

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Encryption hampering terror probes: security heads

The heads of ASIO and the federal police have warned an expansion of encryption services on social media could impact terrorism investigations.

Crime turning corner after 'disturbing' surge: premier

The Queensland premier says the state's crime rates are turning the corner after a "disturbing surge" but the new police commissioner says it is early days.

Knife attacks spark interstate search for law solutions

"Wanding" laws in Queensland could be introduced to combat knife crimes in NSW, but opponents say increasing police powers would be a knee-jerk response.

Police caught getting trigger-happy with pepper spray

A review of Victoria Police's use of pepper spray found officers were prolific in their use despite many instances where it was not warranted.

Ex-cop accused of double murder doing it 'a bit tough'

A man who was an officer when he allegedly killed two men and disposed of their bodies is yet to enter a plea as he waits to see the evidence against him.

Man dead, bus driver 'saved lives' in head-on collision

A man has died after his car and a bus collided on a NSW highway while the 50-year-old bus driver has been praised for her quick thinking in saving lives.

Autopsy fails to shed light on retreat drink death

Police will continue to probe the cause of death of a woman who died after consuming a drink that may have contained mushrooms at a country health retreat.

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