‘Systemic issues’ prompts police watch house review
Queensland Police will internally review every single watch house across the state after "systemic issues" were outlined by the service's top cop.
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Doctor saved wife before fatal crocodile attack
A doctor and father of three's final heroic act was to save his wife from being attacked by the crocodile that took his life.
Police fired after talks failed: Wieambilla inquest
Police fired their first shot at three cop killers after trying to negotiate with them for more than an hour at a remote Queensland property, an inquest heard.
Trapped shooting cop’s rescue risked by ‘blackspot’
The police commander responding to a deadly shooting in rural Queensland was unable to order a rescue mission for an officer in danger due to phone blackspots.
‘Hero’ officers rescued colleagues, retrieved bodies
Police officers have described the harrowing experience of rescuing one colleague and retrieving the bodies of two others after an attack on a rural property.
NT Police boss to apologise to Indigenous community
The Northern Territory Police commissioner will deliver an apology to the Indigenous community for the injustice and harm done by its officers in the past.
NT Police boss apology welcomed as catalyst for change
The NT Police Commissioner's apology to the Indigenous community is a step towards healing and better justice outcomes, the Aboriginal Justice Agency says.
NT Police boss ‘deeply sorry’ to Indigenous community
The Indigenous community has received an apology from the Northern Territory Police commissioner for injustices and harm inflicted by officers in the past.
‘A good idea’ to acknowledge Australia’s history: PM
It's important to acknowledge Australia's history but optimism is needed to move forward, the prime minister says after attending a major Indigenous gathering.
Heavily armed cops sent if dangers known, inquest told
Police would have sent heavily armed officers to serve an arrest warrant at Wieambilla if they were told at least one person present was "incredibly dangerous".
Wife ‘heard husband shot dead’ on phone to triple zero
A woman was on the phone to triple zero when hearing what she now believes was the gunshot that killed her husband coming from their neighbours' rural property.
Families vow to endure inquest to honour slain officers
The families of two officers shot dead in Queensland say they will honour their memory at an inquest, calling for any reforms to be introduced immediately.
‘Whack-a-mole’ warning for curbing online extremism
Experts have weighed in on attempts by ASIO to access the encrypted messages of online extremists, warning it could simply lead to users migrating elsewhere.
Pilots killed as two helicopters crash in cattle muster
Two helicopters have crashed with both pilots killed shortly after taking off during a cattle muster at a remote station, with authorities to investigate.
Bail for alleged sex trafficking boss over brothel ring
A 43-year-old man has been granted bail over his alleged involvement in trafficking an Indonesian girl in a syndicate luring girls to work in brothels.
Learner drivers should learn first aid, after toll rise
Emergency groups are calling for mandated first aid training for learner drivers after new figures showing at least three Australians die on the road each day.
Former cop ‘foolishly’ leaked confidential information
A woman has been given a suspended jail sentence for disclosing confidential information and misuse of a restricted computer while a Queensland police officer.
Drunk cop who fled crash and lied ‘should be sacked’
A senior NSW police officer who downed 23 drinks, crashed his police car and then left the scene before lying about it should be sacked, a watchdog has found.
‘You will be identified’: text message fraud crackdown
Police are warning criminals they will be caught after six arrests and the seizure of many illegal SIM boxes used to send scam messages to defraud Australians.
Two swimmers found dead at popular Queensland waterfall
A swimming trip to a popular Queensland waterfall has ended in tragedy with the recovery of the bodies of two young men.
Three dead in family violence shooting in Germany
A shooting in southern Germany left three dead and two wounded from the same family, police said.
Seven dead, several injured in two Alabama shootings
Seven people, including a young child, have been killed in two shootings in the US city of Birmingham.
Warnings against ‘knee-jerk’ response to youth crime
The Victorian government must not let community fears of a crime crisis trigger backward steps on justice reforms, youth groups say.
Boy accused of killer crash has ‘harsh’ bail revoked
A 17-year-old boy who was released on bail five days ago has had it revoked after he went on the run and violated his conditions.
Plan sought for Alice Springs as curfew cools violence
Authorities will keep tabs on an influx of visitors to Alice Springs after the town emerged from a three-night curfew imposed after an eruption of violence.
Cannabis, meth dominate Australian drug use: report
Wastewater analysis shows Australians have a preference for illicit stimulants compared to other nations' citizens but cannabis is still the most popular drug.
Welfare calls questioned after man dies in 19-hour wait
The death of an elderly man after a long wait for police has critics renewing calls for someone else to perform welfare checks and mental health call-outs.
Police inspector not guilty of rape after work party
A Queensland Police officer accused of raping a colleague nearly 25 years ago after a Christmas party has been found not guilty at trial.
‘No place for violence’: PM responds to Trump shooting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and senior Australian ministers have expressed their concerns at an apparent shooting at a Donald Trump rally in the US.
Two young men die after suspicious house fire
Police are investigating the cause of a suspicious house fire that claimed the lives of two 18-year-old men in north Queensland.
Australian leaders condemn violence after Trump attack
An apparent shooting at a Donald Trump rally in the US has been widely condemned as political leaders decry any violence in the democratic process.