Driver hit with new charges over death of top cop’s son
The 18-year-old son of South Australia's police commissioner has died, leading to more serious charges against an alleged hit-run driver.
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Two charged with attempted murder over tomahawk attack
Two teenagers have been charged with attempted murder three weeks after a tomahawk attack on a 68-year-old man west of Brisbane.
Attempted murder charges for men on alleged crime spree
Two men will face court charged with attempted murder after being accused of using weapons including a tomahawk and an axe during a three-week crime spree.
Man accused of stealing two fire trucks as Qld burns
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man after two fire trucks were stolen from north Queensland stations while catastrophic blazes burned around the state.
Child stealing accused was ‘taking toddler to police’
A woman who has been charged after stealing a car with an 18-month-old in the back seat says she was taking the child to the police station.
Australia’s most wanted Ayik may be spared local courts
An Australian-raised criminal mastermind arrested in Turkey might not be extradited, but federal police say they have disrupted the drug trade.
Romance scam behind $228m Chinese money laundering ring
An alleged ringleader of a $228 million Chinese money laundering syndicate has been released on bail despite fears he will flee the country in a private jet.
Maine shooting suspect found dead, motive a mystery
The discovery of Robert Card's body ends a 48-hour manhunt for the shooter in deadliest episode of gun violence in US this year.
At least 22 dead, dozens wounded in US mass shootings
At least 22 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a mass shooting in Maine as police hunt the alleged gunman.
At least 16 dead, dozens wounded in US mass shooting
At least 16 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a mass shooting in Maine.
Man yet to be found after woman killed in elite school
Police are set to resume a manhunt over the death of a 21-year-old staff member whose body was found at a Sydney private school.
Teen accused of leading drug container-breaking gang
Five men have been charged in Sydney after $105 million worth of cocaine was found hidden in legitimately imported shipping containers.
Grave concerns for man who fled from police into river
The search for a man who entered a central Queensland river while fleeing police has recommenced.
River search resumes for man who fled from police
A search for a man who entered a central Queensland river while fleeing police has recommenced.
NRL hopeful’s brother also accused of underworld murder
The brother of an NRL junior is the second man charged with the shooting murder of Sydney underworld figure Dejan Radulovic.
Wests Tigers junior charged with shooting murder
A 19-year-old man accused of murdering Sydney underworld figure Dejan Radulovic has been revealed as Wests Tigers junior player Masei Tavui.
‘He has to answer’: Rolfe submission delays NT inquest
An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker will be delayed as the coroner considers a request by Zachary Rolfe for her to step aside.
Regional council suspended over ‘serious deficiencies’
A regional Northern Territory council has been suspended for allegedly misusing funds and not providing adequate services to remote communities.
Grandkids urged to help teach seniors their cyber ABCs
Federal police have shared cyber security tips, encouraging the younger generation to help their less digitally savvy grandparents.
Neo-nazis and extremists a concern ahead of voice vote
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says she is "really worried" about the risks neo-Nazi groups and extremists pose in the lead-up to the voice referendum.
‘Nothing ruled out’ in deadly NT crash
Detectives are still on the scene of a Northern Territory crash which is understood to have killed four children and two adults.
Three men charged over scissor stabbing attack
Three men are set to appear before a Queensland court over a stabbing incident on the outskirts of Brisbane.
Croc expert’s ‘sadistic sexual interest’ in animals
A NT crocodile expert and university academic with a "sadistic sexual interest" in animals has pleaded guilty to almost 60 counts of animal cruelty.
Joy-riders’ passion for cars steered into legal avenue
A pilot program is aiming to better understand the motivations behind First Nations youths who get behind the wheels of stolen cars and take them for joy-rides.
Advisory group to give victims of crime more of a say
The Palaszczuk government in Queensland will establish an independent advisory group to give more support and say to victims of crime.
Dad charged after allegedly trying to drown his child
A man is set to appear in court on assault and attempt-to-kill charges after allegedly trying to drown his own child at a beach in Western Australia.
Giuliani pleads not guilty in Georgia election case
Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to charges in Georgia election case and won't travel to Atlanta for arraignment.
Father and son charged after raid on major MDMA lab
A father and son have been charged after police discovered what they say is the largest MDMA lab of its kind ever found in Queensland.
Frustrated youth crime victims march on Qld parliament
The Queensland government has met angry victims of crime after protesters marched on parliament demanding zero tolerance towards youth crime.
Fears poachers hunting crocodiles in north Queensland
Wildlife officers are investigating whether poachers are working in north Queensland after a crocodile carcass was found with a bait hook and rope in its gut.
Accused $1m coin launderer had ‘unexplained wealth’
One of the duo accused of laundering more than $1 million in damaged coins owned a string of properties despite having only a modest income, a court has heard.