‘Part of the blue family’: leaders hail fallen officers
A young constable killed in a crash only days ago "could have done anything", as political and police leaders honour officers who have died in the line of duty.
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Jury to visit house where cop’s ex, new partner killed
The 15 jurors in the double murder trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon will be taken for a viewing of the house where the two men were killed.
Domestic murder charge after man hit by partner’s car
Neighbours tried desperately to save a man whose wife allegedly struck him with a car outside their home in a small rural town, leaving locals distressed.
Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot
The five men who were detained near a British air base used by the US to attack Iran are all British nationals who live in London, police say.
Water detail insight into accused killer cop’s fixation
Focusing on the significance of a cup of water on a bedside table is a sign of Beau Lamarre-Condon's obsession with his slain ex, a jury has heard.
‘Hero’ rookie cop chases down man despite stab wounds
A rookie police officer has been hailed as "an absolute hero" for his courage in chasing down an offender despite being stabbed twice in the neck.
‘Dark day’: promising young constable killed in crash
Mia Lay had only been on the force for 16 months but had showed exceptional promise before she died in a crash while in a police car pursuing a stolen vehicle.
Friend testifies cop joked ‘help me hide the body?’
As the first week of a police officer's double-murder trial ends, one of his friends says he told her about breaking into the home of one of the victims.
Accused killer cop asked friend for a gun, jury told
An old friend of alleged murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon has told a Supreme Court jury how the police officer rang to allegedly ask about getting a gun.
‘Bring him home’: $1m reward plea for missing boy Gus
A $1 million reward is being offered in the disappearance of a four-year-old boy, as his parents make an emotional plea to be reunited with their son.
Alleged top Islamic State propagandist faces court
A Melbourne retiree has faced court, accused of distributing instructions on how to evade law enforcement and carry out mass casualty attacks.
‘I can see you’: accused killer cop’s texts revealed
Police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon worked hard to separate his alleged murder victim Jesse Baird from any romantic rivals for months, a jury has heard.
Bribery charge for man linked to suspicious death
A man has received a landmark bribery charge after being accused of attempting to influence an overseas investigation into the suspicious death of a woman.
Accused extremist boy posed ‘imminent’ attack threat
Police say there is no ongoing threat after charging a 14-year-old boy with planning to attack random people in multiple public areas in a regional city.
Presenter ‘fearful, scared’ of killer cop, sister says
The tearful family of a man killed by his jealous ex has told of how their loved one feared for his safety but was completely smitten with his new partner.
Jurors hear cop faked cancer, plotted partner’s murder
After being told to leave his ex alone for obsessive behaviour, a police officer allegedly blamed his actions on cancer treatment months before killing him.
Marketplace deal ends with stabbing, two critical
A marketplace exchange has allegedly taken a violent turn, with three people suffering stab wounds requiring hospital treatment.
‘Barbaric’: police condemn spate of alleged DV murders
A mother accused of killing her five-year-old child is recovering from self-inflicted wounds as shocked leaders address a series of alleged murders.
‘Traumatic, tragic’: child dead, two critical in attack
A young child has died and two others are fighting for their lives after a stabbing attack, with police having to deliver the tragic news to the trio's father.
Gun debate fires up with reload on buyback pushback
A state opposition proposal to halt a buyback scheme and review firearm restrictions has reignited the post-Bondi terror attack gun debate.
Group with alleged links to mistaken killing extradited
An extradition process is underway for a group, including a teenage boy, linked to a gun allegedly used in a mistaken identity killing of a university student.
FBI tip-off leads to extremist charges for teen
Charges have been laid after a teen was allegedly caught running social media channels supporting violence against Muslims, Jews and migrants.
Teen accused burnt in botched execution clean-up
Two teenagers will be held in custody facing murder charges in relation to the mistaken-identity killing of a young university student.
‘Copycat’ knife-search powers to spread after election
Victorians will be "wanded" for knives anywhere in public at the discretion of police after the major parties aligned on laws pioneered by Queensland.
Tough kids bail laws remain with ‘adult time’ push on
One state will extend tough youth bail laws that make it easier to keep teenage offenders locked up, as hard-on-crime pledges ramp up ahead of election season.
Australian father, two children found dead in Bali
A possible murder-suicide is being investigated by local police after an Australian father and his two children were found dead in Bali.
Top cop ‘Golly’ honoured at emotional funeral service
Former Queensland police commissioner Steve Gollschewski has been remembered for his ethics and commitment to serve his state at an emotional funeral service.
Ex-cop accused of tracking, stalking multiple women
A former police officer has faced court accused of stalking four women, including putting tracking devices on their cars and keeping a diary on their movements.
Arrest over latest suspected gun-for-hire gang shooting
A man has been charged with attempted murder over what police believe could be the latest in a spate of hired hits in NSW.
Slain boxing coach had links to outlaw motorcycle gangs
A prominent boxing coach gunned down outside a gym was allegedly linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs and organised crime.
Police suspected Ivan Milat of murders as early as 1971
Serial killer Ivan Milat was suspected by police of being behind 16 unsolved murders from as early as 1971, a government letter reveals.