Dutton dangles tax perks to keep cops from leaving the force
In a last-minute election pledge, Peter Dutton has vowed to hold a parliamentry inquiry to investigate tax perks for police officers, after the union took aim at both sides of politics.
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Cops’ union goes Wild West in attack ad on Albo, Dutton over jobs
Queensland’s Police Union has gone after Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, with a tongue-in-cheek poster accusing them of going “missing” over a key issue it claims is part of the reason behind thousands of job vacancies.
Child killer Rick Thorburn found dead in cell
Child murderer Rick Thorburn, who killed foster child Tiahleigh Palmer, has been found dead in his prison cell after taking his own life.
‘All about greed’: Crime syndicates cash in as tobacconists face growing threat
Transnational and interstate criminal syndicates are standing over Queensland tobacconists, forcing them to pay “protection”, close up, or sell illicit cigarettes against the threat of having their shops burnt down.
Teen denied fresh air, clean clothes, decent bed in lengthy watchhouse stay
A 16-year-old boy was allegedly left in a Queensland watchhouse without fresh air, clean clothes and adequate bedding during a 28-day detention, prompting a demand for better protection for minors.
Race for Victoria’s next top cop now wide open
The race is on to find Victoria’s next top cop after Rick Nugent announced he was dropping out, but surging crime, rampant youth offending and recruitment issues are tipped to weigh heavily on those tempted to throw their hat in the ring.
Sister’s heartbreak after human remains found near missing mum’s ute
The sister of missing mum Tayla Spies has vowed to “bring her home where she belongs” as the family awaits forensic testing results following the devastating discovery of human remains.
New CCTV footage linked to mum found dead in Brisbane River
CCTV footage has captured two people walking in South Brisbane with police wishing to speak to them as part of investigations into the alleged murder of Sunshine Coast mum Crystal Beale.
‘Lethal levels’: Partner charged with prescription meds murder of dying man
A woman has been charged with murdering her dying partner, using prescription drugs to accelerate his death.
100 more police on beat as DV jobs threaten to swamp service
More than 100 extra police will be sent to Logan after revelations of a huge number of vacancies as officers continue to struggle with domestic violence jobs.
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