‘Living nightmare’: Family pain of Aussies killed in the Philippines
The family of an Australian couple found dead in a hotel room broke down as they revealed the cruelty behind the senseless murder the Philippines.
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Scary way criminals are using GPS trackers
Almost half of all GPS trackers are going to buyers with nefarious backgrounds and many are allegedly used in high-profile cases including the alleged murder of bikie boss Alen Moradian.
New Gangitano and Melb ‘hitmen’ link to NCA bombing
A leaked memo has revealed how Melbourne’s most notorious “hitmen” can be linked to the NCA bombing in Adelaide after the ‘Black Prince of Lygon St’ met with an Italian Mafia don.
Mafia don ‘The Fox’ and five missing pieces of evidence
Lawyers for NCA bomber Domenic Perre know he was a Calabrian criminal, but they also know five missing pieces of evidence reveal another suspect who was a Mafia don.
‘Wannabe gangster’: Who Domenic Perre really was
Domenic Perre was a criminal, who was also under surveillance by cops investigating Italian organised crime across NSW, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Why NCA bomber’s lawyers say cops got the wrong man
Two new pieces of evidence have cast doubt on the guilty verdict that put Domenic Perre behind bars for the NCA bombing. Legal action is also being considered. See the video.
‘Pulp Fiction’: Playboy gold dealer’s theft and scam empire
Jetsetting jewellery dealer Alex Mendieta-Blanco was famous for having Delta Goodrem at his party. But he was also convicted of a scam worth up to $1bn. This is how his empire worked.
Why crooks are moving from casinos to racing
Suspicious transactions within Victoria’s racing industry are not going unnoticed, say insiders, as money launderers move away from casinos.
AN0M drug kingpin jailed in cocaine cartel smash
A cartel linked to a top Australian law enforcer and tonnes of cocaine and ecstasy has been smashed for a second time.
Rise in online ‘hurtcore’: Aussie teen ordered to kill cat
An Australian girl, who was sucked into a online cult, was ordered to kill her cat by her abusers. Warning: Graphic.
Unmasked: The online cult members targeting Aussie kids
A baby-faced teen was exposed as the leader of online cult 764 which has targeted Aussie kids. See the list of alleged perpetrators.
Secret texts, cashies, mystery exits: Inside colossal scandal that brought down Michael Bosscher
Michael Bosscher was a high-flying Brisbane lawyer with big name clients. But in the winter of 2016, a major scandal erupted that sent the George St rumour mill into overdrive and ended in his jailing. This is the inside story.
Secret texts, cashies, mystery exits: Inside colossal scandal that brought down Michael Bosscher
Michael Bosscher was a high-flying Brisbane lawyer with big name clients. But in the winter of 2016, a major scandal erupted that sent the George St rumour mill into overdrive and ended in his jailing. This is the inside story.
Watch: Outback traffic stop that triggered massive search, inquest, murder probe
It was a routine traffic stop by an outback Queensland cop that sparked an exhaustive air and land search, coronial inquest and ongoing murder probe. WATCH THE BODYCAM FOOTAGE
‘Our lost dreams’: Wieambilla massacre widow’s most raw, uncut interview yet
The widow of Wieambilla police massacre victim Alan Dare has given her most heartwrenching interview yet, describing their lost dreams and unique relationship she has with the children of his killers. WATCH THE EXTENDED, UNCUT VIDEO
Bullet holes, burnt-out cop car: Inside police massacre site frozen in time
New footage of the Wieambilla property at the centre of the police shooting gives a rare insight into the off-grid lives of conspiracy theorists Nathaniel, Stacey and Gareth Train.
‘You can hear his last breath’: Wieambilla neighbour filmed his own execution
Shocking footage captures the moment Alan Dare is executed by a gunman seconds after arriving at the scene of Queensland’s deadliest police massacre. WATCH OUR SPECIAL MINI-DOCO
$11m of illegal vapes seized in huge Aussie bust
Australian Border Force has uncovered suspected illegal vapes in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia with a multimillion-dollar street value. See photos, watch video.
How ‘Crypto King’ fraud fleeced 30,000 Aussies
A jury has handed down the verdict in a fraud case against ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried which included Australian victims.
Spies in suits: New security threat lurking on LinkedIn
A bombshell landmark report has warned of a greater foreign threat to Australia’s national security than terror attacks.
‘We’re outnumbered, need backup’ – police in stand off with 50 bikies
A handful of police versus 50-plus bikies - it was the moment which changed the Gold Coast. The truth about what really happened and the text which started it are revealed. Watch now
Aussies hit by more than $98m in scams
The Australian Federal Police has laid bare the massive cost of scams in 2021 and a hit list of the ways cyber criminals target their victims.
Email scams: How to get your money back
Aussie mum and dad businesses are targeted by criminal gangs who see them as an “easy payday” that costs on average $64,000 per scam. But you can fight back – see how.
Who really cut off ‘Chopper’ Read’s ears in prison
A book on ‘Australia’s most infamous jail’ has revealed the true identity of the man who cut off Mark ‘Chopper’ Read’s ears.
Aussie inmates hooked on ‘crimfit’ and jail TV cooking
One of Australia’s convicted terrorism offenders has gone viral in the prison population with his fitness series and TV cooking show in jail where he makes custard slice. See the video.
Terror prison TV: How Aussie inmates are finding freedom
Prisoners convicted of terrorist-related offences are undertaking a new program to help them prepare for their release. See the exclusive video and hear the audio.
Neo Nazi plot to infiltrate Aussie Defence ranks
ASIO and the Australian Defence Force have detected an extremist plot to infiltrate military ranks and find more recruits. This is what we know about these extremists and their mission.
‘I was mugged’: Aussie’s warning after brazen attack
Australian woman Danielle Gusmaroli was mugged in broad daylight while in London as the tourist hotspot sees an increase in the crime. This is what Aussie expats and tourists need to know.
Big problem with new MH370 bombshell report
The latest report of the location of where MH370 does offer some compelling and almost convincing evidence — but it’s missing a lot of pieces.
The Aussies most at risk of being sexually assaulted
New figures show which segments of our population are more at risk of sexual attacks, as rates of the crime continue to rise. Have your say.
Murdered in drive-by: Aussie’s killer wants parole
A decade after an Aussie baseballer was murdered in a drive-by shooting, his American killer is again pleading to be released. But the prosecutor has a message for the victim’s family.
Fury at cops amid plane drama
Passengers on-board Flight MH122 were left frustrated after it took police hours to remove a man who allegedly caused the plane to return to Sydney.
‘A massive hole’: Aussie mum’s grief over son’s volcano death
On the eve of a trial in New Zealand over the deadly 2019 White Island volcanic eruption that killed 22 and injured 25, an Aussie mum shares her desperate grief over the loss of her son Jason.
‘Dismayed, devastated’: Folbigg’s ex-husband upset
Kathleen Folbigg’s ex-husband Craig, who gave evidence against her, was “absolutely dismayed and devastated” that there was a further inquiry, according to his lawyer.
See the wild crimes committed by meth mums in South Australia
Meth is rife across all walks of society with Adelaide ranked as the ice capital of Australia. These SA mums faced court after being seduced by the appallingly addictive drug.
$1b global boiler room scam busted as Aussies duped
One of the biggest global share market scams in Australian history which netted more than $1bn from mum and dad investors has been busted. See photos, video and hear the audio.
Moment alleged thief steals parcel from doorstep
Shock footage shows a man allegedly stealing a parcel from outside a home amid a huge rise in Aussie package thefts. Watch the video.
Major Australian artwork stolen
One of Australia’s most prized paintings has been snatched in deeply mysterious circumstances as crime gangs, bikies and drug dealers target Australia for lucrative art heists.
Convicted Aussies and their drug crimes revealed
Blue and white collar workers, including cops, tradies, teachers, and real estate agents have all committed crimes because of their involvement with drugs. See a list of some of them.
45kg meth haul: Huge Melbourne drug bust
A cartel’s audacious bid to flood Australia with methamphetamine has been foiled by the Australian Federal Police in a transnational operation.
Comancheros’ new drug base to cash in on coke and ice
The Comanchero OMCG and organised crime gangs are mobilising to a new foreign powerbase to get drugs smuggled into Australia from Mexican cartels. See the video.
Sneaky ‘rips’: Brazen way crims get drugs to Australia
This is how organised crime gangs are flooding the world with illicit drugs through their networks of sleeper agents and trusted insiders.
900 Aussies on watchlist as huge drug busts revealed
Border Force has a secret list of more than 900 Australians, who are being watched, as it continues to stop drug importation. See the busts so far.
New lethal drug organised crime gangs want
It’s the one thing that keeps Border Force awake at night — this is the drug criminals are cashing in on around the globe.
Cops’ theory on how Qld man was killed in Texas home
Murder charges have been laid after an Australian man was gunned down in his Texas home while trying to protect his wife and children.
Aussie crims’ secret ‘dirty cash dropzones’ revealed
Two key locations where money laundering across Australia takes place have been revealed for the first time. This is how criminals operate.
Star witness in betrayed cop case makes stunning claim
An innocent police officer was falsely accused of sexual assault. It took almost $500,000 to clear Ben Smith’s name. Now a star witness has come forward.
New theories on MH370: What do you believe?
Although MH370 had lost all radar communications, the plane was still electronically speaking to a satellite run. These are the latest theories on what happened to it.
Dodgy ex-bureaucrat stole almost $4k in welfare
A former Services Australia bureaucrat who was “swimming in debt” has been sentenced for welfare fraud.
Meth empire, ‘stash house’: How syndicate dealers were exposed
Three “sub dealers” have revealed their reasons for entangling themselves in a drug syndicate, including a lonely man whose residence was used as a stash house.
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