Slain grocer’s safety fear revealed as teen cleared
A high street shop owner raised public safety concerns months before his alleged homicide as a teen was cleared of involvement.
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‘Just punishment’ for remorseless neighbour killer
A calculated killer who admitted to the manslaughter of an 85-year-old neighbour could spend a significant part of her remaining life on dialysis in prison.
Graphic detail of shopkeeper attack aired, teens bailed
Four youths accused of a deadly attack on a good Samaritan grocery store owner have been bailed, as horrific details of the alleged bashing were aired in court.
‘Should we kill him?’: chilling taunt in e-bike attack
Two youths carrying machetes have taunted their victim, questioning whether to kill him after stealing his $10,000 e-bike, as police search for the culprits.
AFL legend left bloodied, bruised after home invasion
Photos show the extent of injuries AFL legend Mick Malthouse suffered fending off alleged intruders and the injury he dealt to one of the accused.
Elderly alleged robber denied bail over ‘flight risk’
A magistrate believes a 78-year-old former rugby league international could abscond if granted bail while accused of a violent armed robbery three decades ago.
AFL legend dubs alleged home invaders ‘cockatoos’
AFL premiership coach Mick Malthouse has recounted the moment he caught three men allegedly trying to break into his home and was stabbed while letting them go.
Teen sentenced for drunken knife assaults on police
An 18-year-old woman pulled out a knife and threatened police who were responding to an armed robbery she had just committed at a liquor store.
Photographer silent over Bondi victim theft charges
A photographer at a Jewish event that became the scene of a deadly mass shooting has faced court after allegedly stealing from one of the victims.
Youth crime dip sparks older offenders, reforms debate
Youth crime is falling in one state but it is unclear whether the government's tough "adult crime, adult time" reforms are playing a role in the trend.
Arrests after car with baby inside stolen from driveway
Several people have been accused of stealing a car with a baby inside in front of the mother in a terrifying daylight robbery.
Corruption watchdog probes police funding fiasco
A review has uncovered a $400 million hole in a state police budget with funds meant for frontline diverted elsewhere, triggering a corruption watchdog probe.
‘I’m so scared’: jewel fraudster jailed for sham heist
The owner of a jewellery store and a man he hired for a fake robbery in a $2.5 million attempted insurance fraud could both walk free from jail in months.
Arrests follow alleged tomahawk attack, knife threat
Five people have been charged after a man was attacked with a tomahawk and residents threatened with a knife during a crime spree, police say.
‘Last piece of him’: Bondi widow hails return of camera
The widow of Bondi massacre victim Peter Meagher says the recovery of her husband's camera equipment, allegedly stolen after the shootings, is "miraculous".
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Brace for bugmageddon: experts warn of AI crime wave
Attacks on Australian financial service firms are growing but artificial intelligence technology could raise the threat level even higher.
Daylight robbery: charges laid over Armaguard hold-up
Police and security guards shot at a man after he allegedly held up an armoured vehicle, fleeing with hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash.
Fatal crash leads to alleged driver’s school discovery
A woman has died after a man allegedly smashed a stolen ute head-on into her vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Trail of destruction after car thief drives into pool
A man has been been charged with multiple offences after allegedly capping a wild morning by driving a stolen car into a swimming pool.
Murderer extradited over historical bank robberies
Murderer, bank robber and prison escapee Alexander Robert MacDonald is behind bars once more and facing 30-year-old charges for two more bank robberies.
Alleged cat burglar nabbed over ‘amateur’ museum heist
A van load of priceless Egyptian artefacts dating back to the time of the pyramids has been recovered after an alleged smash and grab at an Australian museum.
Holiday warning after hoard of stolen e-bikes uncovered
Bicycle and scooter riders have been reminded to secure their vehicles after multiple stolen e-bikes were found in the home of an alleged thief.
Bruce Lehrmann dodges conviction over drunken joyride
After failing to overturn a damaging defamation judgment, Bruce Lehrmann has dodged serious consequences on a car charge in a magistrates court.
Suspended warrant issued after Lehrmann court no-show
A magistrate has told Bruce Lehrmann two things he must do to avoid being arrested after failing to appear in court on a car-stealing charge.
Jailed MP loses seat, assets and freedom over thefts
A disgraced ex-Liberal MP has been sent to jail for ripping off a scheme aimed at helping disadvantaged students.
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.
Teen on alleged crime spree before man’s break-in death
A young woman has been accused of a four-day crime spree, becoming the third person charged with murder after a beloved husband was fatally stabbed.
Man denies home invasion that left alleged partner dead
Two men allegedly targeted a grandfather in a home invasion robbery, almost severing his arm with an axe before he fought back with deadly consequences.
Bluey coin bandits wait to learn fate over coin theft
Special edition Bluey coins were stolen from a warehouse prior to their official release and were being sold online for up to 10 times their face value.
Ice and jewels: sham heist trial’s star witness slammed
Allegations a man helped arrange a staged jewel store robbery came from a thief whose memory was shot from "excessive" amounts of ice, a jury has heard.
Ex-NRL flyer ‘relieved’ after cops drop drug, cash case
A former NRL star is looking forward to getting on with his life after drug and stolen property accusations against him were tossed out of court.