Guns-for-hire, Interpol alerts in state leader’s sights
Overseas crime bosses who hire teenagers to carry out hits on Australian soil are being pursued as authorities fear an escalating "disregard for human life".
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Almost 1500 weapons seized under landmark reforms
Landmark reforms have helped police seize almost 1500 weapons in a state that still tops the nation for the number of crime victims, according to latest data.
Farewell to ‘Golly’, a cop’s cop and comfort in crisis
Former police chief Steve "Golly" Gollschewski is being remembered as a calm, compassionate crime-fighter who led through crises and devoted himself to victims.
Police warned ‘clown show’ gang warfare could escalate
Experts fear more innocent people could be killed in botched organised crime attacks if police do not get on top of escalating gang warfare.
Pressure builds over mistaken identity murder spree
One state's leaders reject criminals are running the streets, as an expert laid bare the machinations behind two horror days of mistaken identity executions.
Police probe potential second mistaken identity hit
A potentially innocent man has been killed at a home with links to organised crime in the second fatal shooting in Sydney in as many days.
Man charged over alleged anti-Semitic hate threats
A 52-year-old man has been charged after police investigated abusive and threatening anti-Semitic messages allegedly directed at a religious organisation.
Planned anti-fracking protests trigger police response
Gas from a controversial fracking project has been switched on as protesters prepare to target a resources conference, prompting a strong police presence.
Residents shocked, quizzed after baby-in-bin tragedy
A resident of an apartment block has spoken of her shock after the body of a baby was found in a nearby rubbish bin as police try to find the mother.
State enforces L plates to put brakes on e‑bike riders
Queensland is first to force e-bike and e-scooter riders to get licences as states scramble to tackle crashes, battery fires and dangerous high-powered imports.
Two arrested after shot fired at police helicopter
Two men have been charged with multiple offences after going on an alleged spree, threatening police and the public.
Death in custody after police chase, stand-off
A death in custody investigation is underway after a police pursuit of a man accused of stealing two cars ended in tragedy.
Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises
Those killed in an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach can't be revived, but Australia must learn from it for a better future, a royal commission has heard.
‘Told me everything’: top cop reflects on darkest hour
A police chief has described seeing the colour drain from the face of a staffer as he learned two officers had been gunned down at a regional property.
Celebrity agent cries as jailed for ‘abhorrent’ rape
Entertainment industry figure Ralph Carr will be in custody for at least four years after a jury found him guilty of raping a younger woman.
Fallen officers never forgotten as memorial unveiled
Hundreds of police officers and grieving families have united for a memorial service, nearly a year after two officers were gunned down at a regional property.
Code word at centre of teenage hiker survival bungle
How the family of a missing teen hiker were mistakenly led to believe she was still alive will be the subject of investigation involving multiple agencies.
Alleged rapist caught after returning to crime scene
A 32-year-old man has been accused of raping a woman on her morning walk before heading off to work in an attack police say has shocked a community.
Police apology for traumatic mix-up in hiker tragedy
A state police commissioner has apologised to a grieving family after they were mistakenly told their missing daughter was still alive.
Pregnant woman targeted in ‘Islamophobic incident’
A man has been charged with Commonwealth offences after allegedly targeting a young family including a pregnant woman in an "Islamophobic incident".
Jewish, Muslim dialogue stalled since terror attacks
Jewish schools have stopped taking part in interfaith programs because they "don't feel safe", a royal commission into anti-Semitism has heard.
Revenge fears as shot underworld figure clings to life
Police are on high alert for possible retaliation after a Melbourne crime figure was shot and discovered lying beside his car in a "pool of blood".
Police arrest teenager over university campus shooting
Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a shooting at a university campus that left five people injured.
Baby Lyla born after police station driveway delivery
A late-night dash turned into a driveway delivery when a quick-thinking officer at a police station helped deliver baby Lyla in the back seat of a car.
Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs
A former jihadist is backing a crackdown on hate preachers and pushing for a greater focus on deradicalisation programs, contradicting arguments from experts.
Victims asked to come forward after threatening calls
Police have asked more victims to come forward after a man was accused of targeting women and making sexual threats during thousands of phone calls.
Firearms ‘disguised to look like mobile phones’
Weapons have been seized following multiple raids, including firearms disguised to look like mobile phones, police allege.
Police bodycam shows calm arrest over alleged DV murder
A police body camera has captured a man surrendering on the steps of a rundown home and being arrested for an alleged domestic-violence murder.
‘We’re coming’: police launch illegal tobacco crackdown
Federal agencies have launched a nationwide crackdown on the sale and supply of illegal tobacco, as more than 100 service stations are raided.
Homicide probe over as ‘body’ found to be lifelike doll
The contents of a dumped suitcase, which initially sparked a murder investigation, have been revealed as a lifelike doll with bruises and grazes.
‘Preconceived plan’: eight charged after party death
Eight teenagers arrived at a party armed and with an intent to cause harm before it erupted into violence and left a 21-year-old man dead, police allege.