Man charged over plan to fight in Myanmar’s civil war
An Australian faces the prospect of life in prison after being charged with intending to join an armed group to fight in a southeast Asian nation's civil war.
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Dozens killed in military plane crash in Colombia
The search for survivors continues after a Hercules C-130 crashed after take-off in Colombia, killing at least 66 of the military and police personnel on board.
Man injured after police shooting in suburban street
Police have shot a man in a suburban street after officers received reports of a person armed with a knife making threats.
Men charged over fatal crash after scrap thief pursuit
A suspected scrap metal thief and a man accused of pursuing him on a major highway before a fatal crash have both been charged with manslaughter.
Family’s pain as thieves use gadget to steal $80k car
A family's trip of a lifetime turned into heartbreak after thieves used key cloning devices to steal their car, a practice police say is increasing rapidly.
‘Real hero’: mourners honour slain security guard
Flowers and heartfelt messages honouring an off-duty security guard were laid during a candlelight vigil held near the spot where he was allegedly murdered.
Police back e-bike crackdown after two teenagers die
Two teenagers riding an e-bike have died in a horrific head-on collision with a Harley Davidson, raising more questions about the safety of the devices.
Charter owner charged over sophisticated ‘black flight’
A "black flight" that allegedly flew two fugitives out of Australia to Indonesia has led to the arrest of an aviation company owner for people smuggling.
Flood tragedy as fruit pickers found in submerged car
The families of two international backpackers will fly to Australia after the travellers' bodies were found in a flooded car as heavy rain wreaks more havoc.
Heartfelt tributes for slain good Samaritan
The heroism of a young man fatally stabbed while trying to protect a schoolboy from a group of teens has been lauded by the boy's family and the community.
Man shot by police charged with string of offences
A man shot by police has been hit with several offences while recovering in hospital after being accused of pulling a gun on officers following a car crash.
Call to ban kids under 16 riding e-bikes and e-scooters
Children shouldn't be allowed to use e-mobility devices and adults should keep to a 10km/h limit, a state parliamentary committee recommends.
Syndicate ‘busted’ after drugs seized, dozens charged
Dozens have been charged with hundreds of offences after a nine-month police operation seized more than $3 million worth of drugs in central Queensland.
‘Need to talk to mum’: parents charged with son’s death
Two young parents have been charged with their little son's manslaughter after the boy died at a police station following a horror crash.
Armed police to patrol landmarks, places of worship
The sight of heavily armed police will be a permanent reality for tourists at landmarks like the Sydney Opera House after the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare
A bomb scare at The Lodge that prompted the prime minister's evacuation has been linked to threats made to Chinese dance group Shen Yun.
Outrage, grief after body found in grandad’s kidnapping
Police believe they have found the remains of an 85-year-old grandfather who was mistakenly kidnapped as they continue to hunt for those responsible.
Human remains found in search for kidnapped grandad
An extensive search for a grandfather mistakenly kidnapped 11 days ago appears to be over after human remains were found near a golf course.
Son of slain Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to murder
Nick Reiner, the troubled son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges related to the fatal stabbing of his parents.
Former UK envoy Mandelson arrested in Epstein probe
Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been released from custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Bush searched as fears grow for kidnapped grandfather
The mistaken abduction of a grandfather for 10 days has baffled investigators as they scour dense bushland for clues to track him down.
Car fires tied to grandfather’s mistaken kidnapping
Police believe two suspicious car fires could be linked to the kidnapping of a grandfather, who investigators say was taken in a case of mistaken identity.
Call for more action after synagogue gates rammed
Urgent and stronger action is required after a utility was reversed into the gates of Brisbane's main synagogue, Jewish community leaders say.
Jewish leader condemns ramming of city synagogue
A Jewish leader has called for the passing of contentious laws targeting antisemitism after a man was charged for an alleged attack on a synagogue.
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UK considers removing Andrew from royal succession line
The British government will mull new legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession.
Golly: what an incredible lifetime of devoted service
Police have gathered in their hundreds to farewell one of the nation's leading police officers on his final day before retirement after a battle with cancer.
Rural property scoured for signs of abducted grandad
Neighbours are in shock as police search for signs of a kidnapped 85-year-old at a semi-rural acreage allegedly used by his abductors.
Truck ‘chased’ on wrong side of highway before crash
A driver has been killed instantly in a horror crash with a truck that may have been chased by at least one vehicle on the wrong side of a major highway.
‘Beloved’ NRL premiership star shot in brazen ambush
A premiership-winning NRL player is in a serious condition after being shot as police examine a car found on fire near the crime scene.
Guthrie family not suspects in kidnapping
Members of Nancy Guthrie's family have been ruled out as suspects in her disappearance but police say a backpack captured in CCTV vision might provide clues.
Prosecutors to charge an Israeli settler over death
Israeli prosecutors say they plan to charge a settler in the killing of a Palestinian activist during a confrontation that was caught on video.