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AFP raids Iraqi refugee's home, handcuffs him in error

AFP raids Iraqi refugee's home, handcuffs him in error

A bad tip-off led to Australian Federal Police officers mistakenly arresting and handcuffing an Iraqi refugee, leaving him traumatised and distraught.

Fatal car park stabbing a 'drug deal turned robbery'

Fatal car park stabbing a 'drug deal turned robbery'

Fatal car park stabbing a 'drug deal turned robbery'

Fatal car park stabbing a 'drug deal turned robbery'

A man in his twenties fatally stabbed with a carving knife was attempting to supply drugs to his alleged killer in a shopping centre car park, police allege.

Alleged Nazi salute stunt at cinema sparks police probe

Alleged Nazi salute stunt at cinema sparks police probe

Alleged Nazi salute stunt at cinema sparks police probe

Alleged Nazi salute stunt at cinema sparks police probe

A Jewish community has been left reeling after a group allegedly performed Nazi salutes during a screening of a Holocaust film at a popular cinema.

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Two men in custody over fatal assault in shop car park

Two men in custody over fatal assault in shop car park

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was fatally assaulted in a shopping centre car park on the Gold Coast.

Thousands of youths arrested in year-long crackdown

Thousands of youths arrested in year-long crackdown

A police operation has resulted in more than 11,000 arrests over drug, weapons, traffic, property crime and bail offences, with 4000 of those children.

US man linked to Qld shootings claims right to own guns

US man linked to Qld shootings claims right to own guns

A man accused of messaging the family who shot two Queensland police officers has claimed he should be allowed to own guns despite his criminal history.

Investigation into woman's wheelie bin death continues

Investigation into woman's wheelie bin death continues

Detectives are continuing to investigate the suspicious death of a woman after her body was found dumped in regional Victoria.

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Woman's body found in wheelie bin in regional Victoria

Woman's body found in wheelie bin in regional Victoria

Woman's body found in wheelie bin in regional Victoria

Woman's body found in wheelie bin in regional Victoria

The death of a woman whose body was found at Buckley in southwest Victoria, is being treated as suspicious by police.

'Terrible dilemma' led officer to shoot woman dead

'Terrible dilemma' led officer to shoot woman dead

'Terrible dilemma' led officer to shoot woman dead

'Terrible dilemma' led officer to shoot woman dead

A police officer shot dead a woman in her mid-20s in Melbourne's northeast after she was found stabbing her mother.

Four more teens arrested after tobacco shop arsons

Four more teens arrested after tobacco shop arsons

Four more teens arrested after tobacco shop arsons

Four more teens arrested after tobacco shop arsons

A number of teenagers have been arrested after two Victorian tobacco shops were set alight following a string of similar arsons on businesses across the state.

Festival's inclusive focus after race and police unrest

Festival's inclusive focus after race and police unrest

Festival's inclusive focus after race and police unrest

Festival's inclusive focus after race and police unrest

Racial exclusion lingers over the Moomba Festival but organisers and authorities are keen to make this year's event more inclusive.

Reward of $500,000 for information on suspected murder

Reward of $500,000 for information on suspected murder

Reward of $500,000 for information on suspected murder

Reward of $500,000 for information on suspected murder

Queensland Police have announced a $500,000 reward for information on the suspected murder of Marc Kristian Mietus who disappeared more than two decades ago.

Teen dies after stolen car rollover in Alice Springs

Teen dies after stolen car rollover in Alice Springs

Teen dies after stolen car rollover in Alice Springs

Teen dies after stolen car rollover in Alice Springs

A teenager has died after the stolen car he was in rolled over and crushed him in Alice Springs.

'Confidential' end to tasered gran's suit against state

'Confidential' end to tasered gran's suit against state

'Confidential' end to tasered gran's suit against state

'Confidential' end to tasered gran's suit against state

A civil claim from the family of a 95-year-old woman who died after tasered will not continue, as a police officer faces criminal charges.

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Police officers deny attacking NRL player Tom Starling

Two cops deny assaulting NRL player Tom Starling in a brawl, with their lawyer saying they only only went to Shady Palms restaurant to help people.

Man's car, cash seized by police probing hit-and-run

The body of a 31-year-old man found in a suburban Sydney street led investigating police to a nearby home where they found close to a million dollars in cash.

Man charged after young Indigenous kids cable-tied

A man has been charged with aggravated assault after a confronting video went viral of three young Aboriginal children cable-tied at a home in Broome.

Anger at justice system as truckie boss avoids jail

The families of four police officers killed on Melbourne's Eastern Freeway are angry and dismayed after a trucking boss implicated in the tragedy avoided jail.

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Police minister defends racist Facebook posts

The Northern Territory's police minister has said he does not agree with racist posts he shared on his social media almost a decade ago.

Ex-cop who stalked woman acquitted of sexual assault

An ex-police officer will be sentenced for stalking, destroying a woman's phone and covertly tracking her after a jury acquitted him of rape and assault.

Trackers weighed for police guns after double killing

NSW Premier Chris Minns says change is needed in how police handle weapons amid discussion about trust the public places in officers.

Memories of allegedly murdered men marked in Mardi Gras

The deaths of two young men broke hearts in the community as Sydney's annual Mardi Gras parade paid tribute to the pair.

Tears, hugs and flowers as Sydney remembers slain pair

Sydneysiders, politicians, friends and family have gathered to honour the lives of a young couple allegedly murdered by a police officer.

Four teens arrested over tobacco war firebombings

Four children have been arrested over a spate of attacks linked to Victoria's ongoing tobacco conflict between warring crime syndicates.

'Toughest of 5 years': Qld police commissioner bows out

Outgoing commissioner Katarina Carroll says policing of youth crime has substantially changed post-COVID-19 as she departs the force after 41 years.

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