Nine dead, 15 injured after raid at Peru mine
Nine people have been killed after a raid by a group of armed men in the Poderosa mine facilities in Peru.
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Prosecutors review findings over fatal chopper crash
Northern Territory prosecutors are looking at the findings over a fatal outback helicopter crash.
Three men escape from Queensland prison
The search is on for three men who escaped from a prison in north Queensland.
Police farm raid yields $70m cannabis crop
Cannabis worth almost $70 million has been seized and six people are behind bars after police raided a farm where the illicit crop was growing in greenhouses.
Public tip off leads to child abuse, weapon charges
A man has been charged with weapon and child abuse offences after a tip-off from members of the public.
NT coroner dismisses Zach Rolfe’s call to step down
Northern Territory coroner Elisabeth Armitage has dismissed Zach Rolfe's request to recuse herself from the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 16 dead, dozens wounded in US mass shooting
At least 16 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a mass shooting in Maine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.