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.
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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.
‘Targeted attack’: man shot dead in car park
A man has been fatally shot in the car park of a community centre in Punchbowl in southwest Sydney.
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".
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.