‘Never enough’: cop’s widow reflects on hefty jail term
A police chief has called for laws to be changed after a meth-affected car thief who killed an officer on duty was given a 15-year sentence for manslaughter.
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Major search for man’s head paused as police trawl CCTV
Investigators are poring over video footage in attempt to find the head of a man allegedly murdered by his partner, a former reality TV star.
Heartbreak remains over mother, daughter murder mystery
The remains of teenager Melissa Trussell have never been found and 25 years to the day since her mother's body was, a family is pleading for justice.
Parents worry as ‘gutted’ staff back childcare reforms
Childcare staff have been left in shock after serious abuse allegations were levelled against a worker as concerned parents search for answers.
Parents demand answers after childcare abuse scandal
Families of more than 1000 children have been told to test for diseases after a childcare worker linked to 20 centres was charged with "sickening" crimes.
Probe called into violent arrest at pro-Palestine rally
Police have initiated an internal probe into the break-up of a pro-Palestine protest that left a former federal Greens candidate with a serious eye injury.
‘Too much crime’: top cop vows to speak truth to power
In his first day on the job, a newly minted top cop insists he won't shy away from asking "hard questions" of the state government.
Love you: daughter’s touching tribute to slain officer
Family, friends, colleagues and the broader public have farewelled a dedicated policeman who was shot dead at a rural property.
‘Nonsense’: cop’s jail fight after tasering great-gran
Lawyers for an ex-policeman who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman have rubbished claims that jailing him would deter other officers from similar conduct.
‘Don’t you dare’: driver warned before police shooting
A coroner has heard second-by-second details of a dramatic and deadly confrontation between a police officer and a driver.
Cost-of-living crisis blamed for soaring crime rates
Youth offending is at a record high in one state, latest figures reveal, as police attribute cost-of-living pressures to a jump in property crimes.
Murder charge for man who allegedly shot dead policeman
Murder and assault charges have been laid against a man who allegedly fatally shot an experienced and respected police officer at a rural property.
‘Committed, respected’: tributes flow for slain officer
Police have released the name of a 57-year-old experienced officer who was shot dead at a rural property while delivering a home repossession order.
‘Tragedy’: dedicated policeman shot dead at rural house
A police officer shot dead at a rural property while on "routine" duties was a dependable constable of 25 years service.
City shaken after three wounded in daylight shooting
An innocent bystander is one of three victims of a "horrifying" daylight shooting in Sydney that authorities have linked to an ongoing gang war.
Man made gun at work before fatal siege, coroner told
A man who was fatally shot by police during a siege had made his own gun months before at his workplace using nuts, bolts and a pipe.
Police feature in complaints to territory ombudsman
The use of spit hoods has been defended by a crime-troubled territory's chief minister, amid a soaring number of complaints about police to the ombudsman.
Public pepper spray trial triggers stinging backlash
A 12-month trial allowing the public to carry pepper spray in a crime-hit territory has been slammed by critics who say it is an "admission of failure".
Woman, man with ‘hot temper’ found dead in granny flat
Two deaths are being investigated as a potential domestic violence-related incident following the discovery of their bodies days after they were last seen.
Cop who left bashed victim in fear spared further jail
A police officer has been made eligible for parole on the day of his sentence after he bashed a woman and used his position to deter her from complaining.
Gobbo’s ‘Lawyer X’ lawsuit against state dismissed
A Supreme Court judge has dismissed double-crossing barrister Nicola Gobbo's lawsuit claiming Victoria Police compromised her safety when her cover was blown.
Use of restraints key focus of death in custody probes
A man has died in hospital weeks after becoming unresponsive during an arrest, sparking a string of investigations into the incident.
Gobbo’s ongoing punishment after police lawsuit fails
Double-crossing gangland barrister Nicola Gobbo will consider appealing a judgment dismissing her claim that police risked her safety when her cover was blown.
Australian man shot dead at Bali villa, another injured
A Melbourne man is dead and another Australian is injured following a shooting at a villa in Bali, police say.
Probe into Indigenous man’s death after airport custody
A coroner will investigate the death of an Aboriginal man in custody after Australian Federal Police apprehended him allegedly intoxicated at an airport.
‘Shame on you’: united call for death-in-custody action
Hundreds of people have gathered to demand justice over the death of a young Aboriginal man in custody, marking the beginning of events planned nationwide.
Bodies of missing tourist couple found near crashed car
Authorities are piecing together the final moments before a tragic crash that has claimed the lives of two missing tourists undertaking a road trip.
Call for federal police to examine death in custody
An investigation into the death of a young Aboriginal man in police custody should be taken over by federal police, an Indigenous MP says.
Missing Pheobe’s body found near national park
Weeks after Pheobe Bishop vanished, police believe they have found her remains near a national park.
Man accused of sexually abusing children over decades
A man is facing accusations he sexually abused dozens of children across more than three decades while housing and providing schooling for alleged victims.
Murder, cover-up charges for alleged drug deal stabbing
Two men have been charged in relation to the alleged murder of a Malaysian national, with one accused of trying to cover up a crime.