War on drugs a ‘costly failure’ amid record consumption
An analysis of Australia's sewers shows record consumption of meth, cocaine and heroin, triggering a call to abandon the "failing" war on drugs.
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Man’s ‘bizarre’ comments after airport gunshot fracas
A man at the centre of an airport arrest boasted he would be bailed again when re-arrested for several assaults in a major train station, a court has been told.
Police bullet accidentally fired during airport arrest
A bullet was fired by mistake from the rifle of a cop and hit a cafe oven as police arrested a disruptive man at a major airport on a busy travel day.
Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid
Two men have been granted bail by a court after being charged with attempting to match fix soccer games for financial benefit.
Three dead in Texas parking lot shooting, man arrested
Police say three people are dead after a shooting in Austin, Texas, and a man has been arrested.
‘Disgraceful’: cops who beat up naked woman jailed
Two former police officers who assaulted and pepper sprayed a naked woman while doing a welfare check have been jailed for three years.
Police hunt ex-soldier after four shot dead in US bar
Authorities have launched a manhunt for a 45-year-old former soldier suspected of killing four people in a shooting at a bar in Montana.
Meet the first woman to lead Australia’s federal police
Krissy Barrett will make history when she becomes the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police, replacing Reece Kershaw after his early retirement.
‘Dirty lab’: more flaws in DNA forensic testing debacle
More problems have been exposed at a troubled forensic testing lab, with a review revealing contamination issues, delays and unreliable results.
Decision left up in the air over pro-Palestine march
A Supreme Court judge has decided to hold off on a decision that could allow police to step in to stop a pro-Palestine march across the Harbour Bridge.
Ex-cop charged with ‘sickening’ abuse of childcare kids
An after-school-care worker was a serving police officer at the time he allegedly produced child abuse material of 10 pre-school-aged victims.
Dog walker finds skull in murder mystery breakthrough
Police believe a skull found in scrubland is the missing head of murder victim Julian Story, whose reality TV star partner has been charged over his death.
Australia, Pacific cops to discuss regional deployments
Police chiefs from across the Pacific, including Australia, are set to meet and discuss a joint training program that deploys officers across the region.
Synagogue firebomb suspects from home and away
A man has been arrested over a "politically motivated" synagogue firebombing, with international and local criminals investigated in relation to the attack.
Police seek to block Palestine march on Harbour Bridge
Police will seek a court order making it unlawful for activists to march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
Family anguish as cop who killed gran avoids jail again
A former police officer convicted for killing an elderly woman with a Taser strike will not be jailed after a court dismissed prosecutors' sentence appeal.
Police hunt motive for mass shooting in New York tower
Detectives believe a gunman who killed four people at a New York skyscraper was targeting NFL headquarters, as authorities search for answers to the killings.
‘Confusing’: war of words over victim of crime numbers
A state premier's claim to have turned around crime issues since coming to power is facing scrutiny with experts questioning the government's numbers.
Body in creek fourth grim discovery on glitter strip
A woman's body found in a creek marks the fourth grim discovery in less than a week at one of Australia's most popular beach locales.
Lehrmann’s solicitor slams police after court loss
Bruce Lehrmann's solicitor has taken aim at police after withdrawing a bid to prove that officers had illegally recorded calls with his former legal team.
Trump arrives in Scotland for golf and diplomacy
US President Donald Trump has touched down in Scotland, ahead of four days of golf and diplomacy. But it the trip won't be all play and no work.
Trump golfs in Scotland as Epstein questions persist
US President Donald Trump has worked on his golf handicap in Scotland, as his presidency hits the rough over Jeffrey Epstein questions.
Man refused bail over $555 million methamphetamine haul
Police say three men have been caught trying to import more than half a billion dollars worth of drugs into Australia by concealing them in rolls of fabric.
‘My everything’: man mourned, teens charged with murder
The wife of a man found fatally stabbed at his suburban home has led tributes after two teenagers were charged with his murder, shocking a community.
Hunt continues for synagogue firebombing ‘masterminds’
Counter-terrorism police have charged a man over his alleged actions in the lead up to a synagogue firebombing but those responsible remain at large.
Parents shocked at charge against childcare worker
Children have been collected by worried parents from a childcare facility where a worker was charged with indecent treatment of a four-year-old.
Vehicle discovered in cold-case search for missing teen
A vehicle has been found in a renewed search after 25 years for missing teen Melissa Trussell as police divers scour a river bed.
Police shoot dead man armed with machete, knife
A man has been shot dead by police after he advanced on officers armed with a machete and a knife.
Police quack case of missing ducklings in storm drain
Eagle-eyed police officers have rescued a family of tiny ducklings from a storm drain but have so far been unable to quack the case of the missing mother duck.
Two children among 10 killed in horror weekend on roads
A tragic head-on crash has claimed the lives of four people, including two children, capping a horror weekend on one state's roads.
Father’s emotional appeal 20 years after son vanished
A father has choked back tears while recounting memories of his outgoing and talented son as he appeals for information over his disappearance two decades ago.