Ex-teacher denies historical child sexual offences
An-ex teacher has proclaimed his innocence when released on bail, charged with sexual crimes against 19 children at a Brisbane school from the late 1980s.
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Girl charged with murder after caravan park stabbing
A teenage girl has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed at a caravan park on the Queensland coast.
Girl, 14, charged with murder after man stabbed
A teenage girl has been charged with murder after a man was stabbed and died in hospital in the whale-watching town of Hervey Bay in Queensland.
Top cop concerned about rise in armed offenders
Queensland's top cop is concerned about the rise in armed offenders confronting police after two men were shot in as many days.
Police brace for more violent unrest over UK stabbings
British police are bracing for more far-right violence across the weekend after another night of rioting following a knife attack that left three girls dead.
‘Suspicious’ death of woman involving ride-on lawnmower
Police are investigating the cause of a woman's death which is believed to be linked to an incident involving a lawnmower.
Border force finds $13.4m worth of meth in luggage
A Canadian national has been charged after being picked up at Brisbane Airport for allegedly attempting to import 14.4kg of methamphetamine into Australia.
Third child dies in UK attack, Taylor Swift ‘in shock’
British police say a third child has died after a stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class.
Man accused of stealing army vehicle from barracks
A man has been extradited from Victoria to Queensland after being accused of stealing an Australian Defence Force vehicle from a Brisbane barracks.
Pair planned fatal hit-and-run of young mum: police
Police will allege a man and a woman planned the hit-and-run that killed a young Brisbane mother.
Ex-minister defends Labor on CFMEU as union heads roll
Labor heavyweight Craig Emerson has distanced the party from allegations of criminality within the CFMEU, suggesting it won't cause significant voter backlash.
CFMEU officials yet to be stood down over allegations
The union movement is pushing back against efforts to de-register the CFMEU but no individuals have yet been stood down over allegations of criminal links.
Calls for inquiry into union’s alleged criminal links
As reports continue to emerge alleging criminal and bikie links within the union movement, calls are growing for an independent probe into the CFMEU.
Private school boy bailed after fatal crash charges
A 17-year-old boy has been released on bail after being charged over a crash in Melbourne's inner east that killed a 28-year-old man.
Fatal stolen car crash lights fuse on teen crime plague
The Victorian government has taken the children's court to task over its handling of repeat youth offenders following a deadly crash in Melbourne's east.
New Zealand tourist killed in US mall robbery attempt
The victim of a robbery attempt at a mall south of Los Angeles has been identified as a woman from New Zealand.
Government puts blame on courts after fatal teen crash
Three teenagers have been charged over a fatal crash, with Victoria's police minister sharing community frustration over courts' handling of youth offenders.
Police probe whether toxic web ‘radicalised’ stab teen
A teen accused of stabbing a student at the University of Sydney is yet to be charged, as police question whether he was radicalised by toxic online content.
Teens charged over fatal stolen car crash
Three teenagers have been charged over a crash involving a stolen car in Melbourne's east that killed a 28-year-old man.
Online violence, ideology spurred alleged teen stabber
A 14-year-old boy accused of stabbing a Sydney University student is yet to be charged, as revelations emerge he faced court in 2023 over a separate incident.
Girls arrested, boys flee after ‘cowardly’ fatal crash
Up to four males are on the run and two teenage girls are in custody after their allegedly stolen car crashed into another vehicle, killing the driver.
Online radicalisation in focus after campus stabbing
A 14-year-old boy accused of stabbing a Sydney University student is yet to charged, as online radicalisation comes under scrutiny amid "concerning trends".
Terror police probe motive in alleged teen uni stabbing
A 14-year-old boy accused of stabbing a Sydney University student is being treated as a terror suspect, but is yet to be formally charged.
Mayor charged with domestic violence offences
A long-serving mayor of a remote Aboriginal community has appeared in court after being charged with multiple domestic violence offences.
Teen boy in terror probe after university stabbing
An alleged stabbing at a uni is being treated as a terrorist act as police plead with parents to intervene if they see kids accessing radical online content.
Woman’s accused killer hit with further charges
A man accused of stabbing a woman in a domestic violence-related murder has been charged with further offences allegedly committed after fleeing the scene.
Uni in shock after boy arrested for student stabbing
A campus stabbing has left university staff and students shocked with a teen under arrest, the victim in hospital and buildings placed in "secure mode".
Teen arrested after man stabbed on university campus
A 22-year-old man is in hospital after allegedly being stabbed by a teenage boy at the University of Sydney's campus.
Royal commission to tackle ‘scourge’ of family violence
SA's Royal Commission into Domestic, Sexual and Family Violence has started, aiming to deliver transformative change that protects families.
‘Profound responsibility’ for new victims’ commissioner
Queensland's first victims' commissioner has been appointed in a bid to combat soaring rates of violence against women.
Flatmate arrested over woman’s share house killing
Police are speaking with the housemates of a woman stabbed to death at her share home as another assists police with inquiries over the killing.