Man charged with sexual assault of crew member in Fiji
A man has reportedly been charged with rape and sexual assault after an airline crew member was allegedly attacked on New Year's Eve in Fiji.
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New Orleans killer had suspected bomb materials at home
Authorities searching the home of New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar in Houston have found materials believed to have been used to make explosive devices.
‘Wakeup call’: soldier in Trump Hotel blast left note
US investigators say a soldier who died in a Tesla Cybertruck explosion at the Trump hotel in Las Vegas was not targeting the president-elect or Elon Musk.
Suspected human bones found in popular national park
A crime scene has been established in a national park after a member of the public discovered what police believe could be a set of human bones.
Trump faces sentencing over porn star hush money case
Donald Trump has lost a bid to use his US presidential election victory to dismiss his conviction on criminal charges involving hush money paid to a porn star.
Two brothers on run after woman gunned down on street
Police have vowed to hunt down two brothers anywhere in Australia after a woman was chased and fatally shot on a suburban street.
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Calls for permanent pill testing after festival success
The first festival pill-testing trial in Victoria has been hailed a success after 40 per cent of patrons indicated they would use smaller doses of their drugs.
Youth crime ‘revolving door’ as dozens of kids arrested
A debate over youth crime has fired up again after dozens of young people were arrested over armed robberies, car thefts and burglaries over the new year break.
Second man arrested after police car shot in pursuit
A second man has been arrested at an airport over an alleged shooting during a police pursuit following an attempted home invasion.
Brothers wanted for murder after woman chased, shot
Two brothers accused of murdering a woman on a suburban street were questioned and released without charge before they fled interstate, police say.
Man denied bail on warrant for woman’s suspected murder
Police are seeking the extradition of a man who allegedly evaded a murder warrant for almost 18 months before finally facing court.
New Orleans killer backed IS, slammed music and alcohol
A man who ploughed a truck into New Orleans revellers was "100 per cent inspired" by Islamic State and had made recordings condemning music and alcohol.
‘We are safe’: worry after air crew allegedly attacked
Alleged attacks on two Australian flight crews in Fiji has left locals worried about the impact the news would have on tourism for the Pacific nation.
Investigation as child’s body found after caravan fire
An investigation is under way after the body of a child was found following a caravan fire.
Man released without charge after woman falls to death
A man is free to return home after being arrested in connection to the death of a woman who fell from his balcony.
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Veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans inspired by IS
Authorities don't believe an army veteran was acting alone when he rammed a truck flying the Islamic State flag into New Orleans revellers, killing 15 people.
Fiji ‘tarnished’ after alleged assault on flight crew
As a probe continues into the alleged theft and sexual assault of two Virgin Australia crew, a Fijian MP says such incidents damage the nation's reputation.
Ten killed in Montenegro shooting, gunman dies
Montenegro is in three days of mourning after a gunman shot dead 12 people, including two children, after a brawl at a restaurant.
Death toll rises to 15 from New Orleans truck attack
The death toll from a deliberate truck crash in New Orleans has risen to 15, according to officials.
S Korea presidential aides offer to resign amid crisis
Key aides of impeached South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol including his chief of staff and national security advisor have tendered their resignations.
Court approves arrest of impeached South Korean leader
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces detention after a court issued a warrant for his arrest.
Charges laid after police shot at in suburban pursuit
Charges have been laid after shots were fired at police during a high-speed suburban pursuit, sparked by an apparent botched gangland hit.
Festival drug arrests as pill testing trial starts
One person has suffered a drug overdose at a festival hosting the start of a pill testing trial, while two men have been charged for trafficking.
Trump loses appeal of E Jean Carroll defamation verdict
US President-elect Donald Trump has lost his appeal of the multi-million dollar E Jean Carroll defamation verdict.
‘Domino effect’ could unlock national sex offender list
A state law could pave the way for the development of a publicly accessible national sex offender register, the parents of Daniel Morcombe say.
Accused getaway driver charged after targeted murder
A gunman remains at large after police charged his associate for not revealing his identity after he allegedly shot dead a man in his driveway.
Knife-wielding man Tasered and shot by police
A man is in a serious but stable condition after being shot by police following allegations he threatened officers with a fishing knife at a suburban business.
Youth pastor killed by shark while fishing with family
A man has died after being attacked by a shark while on a fishing trip with his family in the Keppel Bay Islands National Park.
Two men wanted after woman chased and shot
Police have released images of two men who could assist investigators after a woman was found dead from a gunshot wound in a suburban street.
CCTV footage released as police hunt woman’s killers
Police have released footage of a suburban street as they appeal for information after a woman was chased and fatally shot by two men.
Cambodian opposition leader sentenced to two years jail
A Cambodian court has convicted an opposition party leader of inciting social disorder and sentenced him to two years in prison.