Community fractures as hunt for accused killer drags on
A community reliant on tourism is grappling with the financial and emotional effects of a two-week manhunt for an accused murderer.
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Nepal’s PM quits as anti-corruption protests spiral
Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli has resigned as anti-government protests continue a day after 19 people died in violence triggered by a social media ban.
‘My superhero’: touching funeral tributes for slain cop
Heartbroken family and friends have farewelled the first of two fallen police officers, with a guard of honour stretching hundreds of metres.
Trial delay for US man linked with Wieambilla shootings
A US man accused of telling an Australian family to show no mercy to police before two officers were shot has been given more time to prepare his legal defence.
A million reasons to help the cops catch accused killer
A massive manhunt for an accused double murderer is nearing its third week, with police offering a sizeable reward for info that helps track him down.
Huge Freeman reward no act of desperation say police
A 12-day manhunt for accused double murderer Dezi Freeman has been bolstered by a million-dollar reward offer for information leading to his arrest.
Tears for young victims as cops search for gang killers
The deaths of two boys on usually quiet suburban streets has the hallmarks of a youth gang attack as detectives hunt for up to eight offenders.
Premier eyes local solutions to youth gang ‘cancer’
With public concern mounting over youth crime following the deadly stabbing of two boys, a state premier has made a plea for "local solutions".
‘Steve Irwin gene’: slain veteran cop’s bravery saluted
A retiring police officer thought of himself as indestructible and remarked he was going to miss the job before being gunned down in cold blood.
Car theft claims skyrocket in one state, fall in others
Car theft claims are soaring to record levels in one Australian state while falling in all others, prompting concern amongst insurers.
‘Shameful’: state takes out crime hotspot title again
A domestic violence prevention advocate hopes reforms will help make an impact as one state retains its unwanted title as Australia's hotbed of crime.
Trail leads cops to boy, as Uber driver critical
An Uber driver is fighting for her life after being stabbed and left for dead, with a 16-year-old boy criminally charged over the attack.
Fugitive contact possible as surrender plea reissued
A former hostage negotiator has revealed how surrender plans work as police continue to urge a man accused of shooting dead two officers to hand himself in.
Back to the pub for community at centre of manhunt
A small town has been told to stay vigilant as it slowly re-opens after days of lockdown sparked by a search for a fugitive accused of shooting dead two police.
Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws
Police will be able to issue immediate 12-month protections to alleged domestic violence victims after legislation passed state parliament.
Man arrested in alpine hunt for accused cop killer
Police have made another arrest as the hunt for Dezi Freeman stretches towards a sixth day with hundreds of officers searching for the accused double murderer.
‘Please surrender’: wife’s plea to accused cop killer
A man wanted over the shooting deaths of two police officers is being urged to surrender by his wife and children.
Deadly Indonesian protests force U-turn on MPs’ pay
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has responded to escalating protests, saying some perks and privileges granted to MPs will be revoked.
Manhunt for accused cop killer enters sixth day
Police say there have been several reported sightings of alleged gunman Dezi Freeman since he fled in dense bushland, though none have been confirmed.
Brawls erupt as protesters clash at immigration rallies
Demonstrators in headlocks and police using pepper spray to disperse crowds have marked a day of controversial rallies protesting migration in Australia.
Far-right threat exposed by anti-immigration rallies
The threat of far-right extremism must be taken seriously, a senator says, after widespread anti-immigration marchers spilled out in streets across the nation.
‘People know’ hideout for fugitive alleged cop-killer
Investigators are urging anyone who might be helping fugitive Dezi Freeman to come forward and contact authorities, believing someone knows his whereabouts.
Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests
After a week of protests that turned deadly, hundreds of Indonesian students have returned to the streets despite a heavy security presence.
Public information about accused cop killer floods in
Police are sifting through a raft of information about an accused police killer after a public appeal for help, as the cost of the search raises questions.
‘Yes, Your Honour’: ex-cop accused of murder speaks
A former police officer has spoken in a court for the first time and more than a year since he was charged with the murder of a TV presenter and his partner.
Search for fugitive over ‘cold-blooded murder’ of cops
Police are deploying every available resource as they hunt for an armed and dangerous gunman accused of killing two police officers and wounding another.
Robust risk assessment carried out before cops killed
Officers who were shot and killed by an armed fugitive completed a robust risk assessment before executing a search warrant, the police chief says.
Loud bangs heard as police return to scene of slayings
Onlookers have described hearing loud bangs similar to gunshots as police return to the scene where a dangerous fugitive gunned down two officers.
Sovereign citizens: attack mirrors rise in radicalism
The sovereign citizen movement in Australia is growing and a related pattern of extreme violence will continue unless there is a crackdown, an expert says.
Girl dies, students hurt in school bus rollover horror
The use of seatbelts will form part of a probe into a tragic bus crash that killed a young student and injured scores of others, including the elderly driver.
Beloved skipper killed, four rescued after boat capsize
A boat skipper has died and four people have been rescued after a charter boat capsized after hitting a dangerous sandbar, prompting a rescue effort.