‘Terrorism event’ man’s dad suffered terrorist attack
Years after his father was attacked by a terrorist and relocated to Australia, Raghe Abdi was shot dead by police in what was described as a "terrorism event".
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Couple ‘killed in random attack before man shot dead’
An elderly couple were likely killed in a random attack by Raghe Mohamed Abdi, who was later shot dead by police south of Brisbane, an inquest has heard.
Human remains found after explosion levels home
Investigators have discovered human remains as they combed through the debris of a home destroyed in a huge explosion north of Brisbane.
Search for answers after explosion levels home
Investigators are combing through the debris of a home destroyed in a huge explosion north of Brisbane as they continue to search for the property's owner.
Police unearth largest Australian seizure of ketamine
Three men face life in prison after being arrested and charged over the largest seizure of the illicit drug ketamine in Australia's history.
Murder probe after man found stabbed to death in house
Police in Queensland are investigating the death of a man following a stabbing at Townsville that has been linked to a debt.
Deal triggers global rush as state seeks 500 new cops
Thousands of overseas police have expressed interest in joining Queensland's ranks and hundreds will soon begin training under the state's recruitment drive.
Clare Nowland’s family sues NSW government for tasering
The NSW government is being sued by the family of 95-year-old Clare Nowland who died after being tasered at an aged care home in Cooma.
Couple sues ex-federal police commander for defamation
Ola Ouda and Amgad Shehada claim former AFP commander Todd Hunter defamed them when he spoke to the media about an alleged family daycare fraud syndicate.
Driver charged with Gold Coast sexual assaults
The separate offences allegedly occurred when the man was driving for a rideshare operator in one instance and a taxi company in another.
Inquest into death of 68yo man in Brisbane watch house
A coroner is set to consider the death of a 68-year-old man who died after being removed from a police van at the Brisbane Watch House in December last year.
Officer ‘cruelly robbed of his future’ laid to rest
Constable Anthony Woods has been laid to rest in Perth by his family, friends and colleagues after being run over and fatally injured while on duty.
Crowdfunding for officer who shot French teen shut down
A French far-right figure behind a crowdfunding campaign for the family of a police officer who shot a teenager, triggering riots, is closing the account.
Babysitter charged over Adelaide toddler’s death
A man who was babysitting an Adelaide toddler has been charged with the boy's murder after the child was taken to hospital with head injuries.
Magistrate blasts accused Taser cop not fronting court
A magistrate has blasted a decision for the police officer accused of tasering a 95-year-old grandmother not to appear in person before court over the incident.
Relative charged with SA couple’s medication murders
South Australian police have charged a 62-year-old woman with the murders of an elderly Adelaide couple who were related to her.
Tensions on France’s streets ease, fewer arrests made
The relative calm overnight in France following five nights of riots has offered some relief to the government in its fight to regain control of the situation.
Calls for special investigator as Lawyer X sues cops
Barrister Nicola Gobbo is suing Victoria Police, claiming officers were negligent and put her safety at risk.
Crisis grips France after worst night of rioting
Hundreds of police have been injured and hundreds of people arrested as rioters clash with officers in towns and cities across France.
Man punched by cop charged with drink driving
A 25-year-old man captured on video being struck by a cop following a crash in Queensland has been slapped with drink driving and other charges.
Ex-cop loses bid to block questions at shooting inquest
A Northern Territory court has ruled against ex-constable Zachary Rolfe in his bid not to answer questions at an inquest into the death of an Indigenous teen.
Gun found after major Sydney drug lord shot in ambush
Police have uncovered a gun after notorious Sydney criminal Alen Moradian, a major player in Sydney's underworld, was shot dead in a brazen daytime ambush.
Police tasered man six times before death, coroner told
Ashley Charles Washington died at Toowoomba in December 2020 after allegedly attacking a police dog and its handler, leading to multiple taser hits.
Vic man wanted on child sex charges returns from Qld
A Victorian man on the run for years has been found in Queensland and extradited to face dozens of child sex and indecent assault charges.
Man punched, tasered by cop after three-vehicle crash
Queensland police are investigating footage of an incident in which an officer repeatedly punched and then tasered a driver.
Doubt cast on police timeline of statements on tasering
The NSW police minister has faced repeated questions over what she knew about a police decision to withhold key details from the public after a gran's tasering.
‘Most powerful’ Queensland police car will be electric
Queensland Police will add five electric vehicles to its highway patrol fleet in a one-year trial of the technology to be held throughout the state.
Minister under fire over police censorship of tasering
Documents show NSW Police removed mention of paramedics, a knife and a Taser in their first statement about the tasering of a 95-year-old grandmother.
Push to find missing NSW woman with $250,000 reward
On what would have been the 40th birthday of Niamh Maye, a $250,000 reward is being offered to help find out what happened when she disappeared 21 years ago.
Man critically injured in police shooting at home
Police fired several shots at a man, causing serious injuries, after officers were called to a domestic incident north of Brisbane.
Man critically injured after multiple shots from police
Police fired several shots at a man, causing serious injuries, after officers were called to a domestic incident north of Brisbane.