Car fraudster’s $160k Facebook swindle
A court has been told how a man “duped” motorists into buying luxury cars with their odometers wound back before pocketing thousands in profits.
Crime
Dramatic twist after bike shop ram raid
A fire was caused as a result of the ramming, with one of the offenders’ arms catching fire.
New details after model killed at rave party
An unlicensed drug-affected driver mowed down a young model after attending an illegal rave party, police allege in court.
Cop’s sick demand after sending teen $1450
A baby-faced and “deeply psychologically troubled” police officer showered a 15-year-old girl in compliments and sent her $1450 before making a sickening request.
Man allegedly steals $2.3m, buys 4 Mercedes
A man accused of identity theft had a penchant for luxury cars, allegedly buying four Mercedes and a Jaguar during his crime spree.
Investigation after elderly man found dead
A woman is being questioned by police after a man in his 70s was found dead at a home near Brisbane on Monday.
Twin breaks silence in brother’s murder trial
The twin sister of a man accused of killing their mother has given evidence in her brother’s murder trial, recalling a phone call with her mum’s psychologist.
‘Unacceptable’: Hamas sign put on MP’s office
A federal Labor MP has called out protesters who vandalised his electorate office, including painting a Hamas sign on a door.
Tragedy as Aussie model dies at rave
Elise Hodder, 24, died when she was hit by a car at the rave in Melbourne on Sunday morning. A man has been charged over her death.
Pop star’s ugly $1 million legal fight revealed
The former manager of pop star Guy Sebastian spent more than $1m fighting claims he defrauded his famous client, a court has been told.
Scam warning after woman loses $200k
Cairns Police have warned residents about potential romance scams that could cost them more than just their hearts.
‘Dodgy’ tax act costing Aussies $16 billion
The Australian Taxation Office has issued a fresh warning to Aussie businesses using cash as a way of tax evasion.
Man shot, found in middle of CBD
A man has been found with a suspected gunshot wound and taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Man stabbed in hip, ribs after altercation
The man was taken to hospital in a serious condition following an alleged altercation.
Search for men after horror home invasion
An elderly man was taken to hospital with injuries to his head and hands after the incident.
Australia’s new border boss revealed
An Afghanistan veteran and defence intelligence chief has been appointed as the new boss of the Border Force.
Cocaine Cassie spills shock new details
In a wide-ranging interview, convicted drug smuggler Cocaine Cassie opens up on life inside Colombia’s notorious women’s prison.
Brands cut ties to rapper after rape charge
Brands are distancing themselves from a UK music and media personality after he was charged with sexual assault in Perth.
Call for Aus to bring in Finnish speeding rule
Flat-rate speeding fines “criminalise poverty”, with Australian research making a bold call for an overhaul.
‘Didn’t get your gun’: Cop’s chilling words
Police claim a man who allegedly tried to hijack a bus full of elderly people tried to grab an officer’s gun in dramatic vision of his arrest.
Sergeant ‘released’ after alleged acts
A veteran police officer has been released without charge after allegedly performing banned Nazi salutes in front of colleagues.
Taxi driver allegedly stabs passenger in face
The 22-year-old passenger was treated for a stab wound to the face following an alleged altercation in an affluent suburb.
Son pulled mum’s body from shower, court
The youngest sibling of a man accused of killing his mother for her life insurance money has given evidence in his brother’s murder trial.
Restaurateur sorry for alleged Nazi sign
The owner of a high-profile restaurant group has apologised after he was charged with displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestine rally.
Daycare worker accused of vile abuse
Police have arrested and charged a 34-year-old man for allegedly sexually abusing a young child in a daycare centre.
Man moved body after mower ‘murder’: court
Police have outlined a new allegation in court documents against a man accused of murdering his wife following a suspected ride-on mower incident.
Son could get $1.15m from mum’s death, court
A man accused of killing his mother took out three life insurance policies in the days before she died, a court has been told.
Chilling home invasion caught on camera
Flatmates in inner Adelaide thought they would be killed as three home invaders – one armed with a large sword – ransacked their house.
Four witnesses make shocking Tyrrell claim
Four witnesses to the disappearance of William Tyrrell have come forward to share claims about their evidence and the police investigation.
Major development in lawnmower death
Frances Crawford has been remembered as a ‘loving mother, beloved daughter, sister and friend’.
Huge move to track DV offenders
A new program to track serious domestic violence offenders will be introduced in one state after a crackdown on coercive control and bail laws.
Mum’s drug binge as baby son left to die
A mum who left her baby son to die while she was on a days-long drug bender will be eligible for parole in less than a year. WARNING: Distressing
UK rapper touring Aus charged with rape
A UK rapper and YouTuber, known as Yung Filly, was arrested on Tuesday with police alleging he sexually assaulted a woman in his Perth hotel room.
Moment trio steal $550k of Hermes bags
Three men were filmed breaking into a Melbourne luxury store and stealing more than $550k worth of designer bags.
Twist after alleged ant-rid poisoning
There has been a strange turn of events after a respected businessman was charged with attempting to kill his wife by poisoning her tea.
Footage released in hunt for Bluey coins
Footage from a bank has been released by police in the search for more men involved in the theft of 63,000 special-edition Bluey coins.
‘Staggering’: Graph shows concerning trend
Data has revealed more than 37,000 incidents of a concerning trend in one state, with the figure on the rise compared with previous years.
Surprise revelation from alleged mum killer
A man accused of killing his mother has made a surprising revelation ahead of his murder trial.
Convicted whistleblower launches appeal
A former military lawyer turned whistleblower has been given leave to appeal his sentence and convictions after he was jailed for leaking military information.
‘Hey dumbass!’: Brothers’ Palestine posters charge
Two brothers charged with pasting “troubling” pro-Palestine posters throughout a major city CBD have faced court.
Cops flag gang link in vicious break-in
Police have flagged a possible gang link in a brutal armed home invasion that left a woman and man in hospital with stab wounds.
Man accused of poisoning wife’s tea ID’d
A man who allegedly attempted to kill his wife by poisoning her tea with insecticide has appeared in court for the first time.
Ex-cop blackmailed woman into sex
An ex-cop jailed for two decades forced a woman to have sex with him after threatening to release intimate images of her, a court has been told.
Wild Melbourne arrest caught on camera
A man who allegedly punched a police officer in the face has been violently arrested in Melbourne, and it’s all been caught on camera.
Protester arrested over swastika flag
A pro-Palestine protester has been arrested after he allegedly brandished a placard emblazoned with a Nazi swastika.
Mum’s tears after son’s alleged murder
The heartbroken mum of a young man who was allegedly stabbed to death in a gruesome 1am slaying has spoken out about her son’s death.
Mum believed slain baby was a demon: court
A mentally ill mother believed her 10-month-old son was a demon and didn’t know what she was doing when she fatally restricted his breathing, a court has been told.
Man extradited, charged with murder
A man has been extradited from Queensland to NSW and charged with murder after a woman was found in a home with facial injuries.
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Cops’ shock question after William vanished
A key witness in the William Tyrrell case has revealed the stunning question police asked her as never-before-seen photos emerge of the home where the boy disappeared.
Man accused of drug-supply murder
A man has faced court charged with the murder of two people who allegedly suffered fatal “adverse reactions” to drugs he supplied.
Cops suspect foul play in 2009 disappearance
A man’s family reported him missing 12 years after the last apparent sighting, and now police suspect foul play.
Teen arrested after school set on fire
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested after a school in Geelong was set on fire overnight.
Second person charged over Nazi symbol
Police have charged a second man with displaying a Nazi symbol at a controversial demonstration in Sydney at the weekend.
Inside William’s home day after he vanished
Care workers assigned to William Tyrrell before he went missing have broken their silence, revealing what happened in his foster home the day after he vanished.
‘Every life counts’: Hundreds rally at mosque
Pro-Palestine rallies and vigils are being held despite authorities calling for them to be suspended on the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.
Mum’s tears for son shot by cops
The young father who was shot by police officers after he allegedly drove at them in a stolen car has been identified.
Shock moment pub patrons hit by car
Customers and staff at a popular seaside hotel have been injured after a car allegedly was used to hit and pin them to the venue wall.
‘Barking dog’: Sovereign citizen berates judge
A sovereign citizen’s court antics have been exposed – including calling a judge a “barking dog” and “talking parrot” in an attempt to derail her own trial.
Horror details in alleged ‘dismemberment’
Police have revealed “brutal, macabre and bizarre” allegations surrounding the alleged murder of a missing husband whose remains were “dismembered” by his wife.
Kids flee forced marriages arranged by dad
A man has learned his fate after trying to arrange separate forced marriages for his teenage children, with a court being told the pair fled the family home after learning of the plot.
Man’s bizarre excuse during knife bust
A man has given a bizarre excuse for why he was stopped allegedly carrying around seven knives during a police crackdown on knife crime.
Dating app shock after woman’s mower death
Police claim the husband of a woman killed in an apparent ride-on lawnmower accident was messaging multiple women around the world on dating apps before his wife died.
‘Absolute joke’: family’s fury over Uber killing
The family of a slain Uber driver has called for harsher punishments for the two teenagers who fatally stabbed him during their “wicked” armed robbery plot.
Two shot after allegedly stealing MP’s car
Two men have been shot by police after they allegedly stole a car from the home of a Labor MP while she was inside.
‘Illegal’ and ‘immoral’: Croc act blasted
A social media influencer has been slammed by authorities after she told her followers that she fed a hot chook to a crocodile in Far North Queensland.
Ambo allegedly assaulted after man found dead
A paramedic was allegedly assaulted after a man was found dead inside a home. His death is being treated by police as suspicious.
Woman calls out man’s vile beach act
The local has warned women in the area after she spotted the man allegedly commiting a truly deplorable act in broad daylight.
Man extradited after allegedly stabbing stranger
NSW Police have extradited a man from Victoria over allegations he allegedly stabbed a stranger who was walking by a light rail stop in Sydney’s CBD.
’Hate you’: Family’s heartbreak for son
South Australia’s police commissioner has delivered an emotional victim impact statement in court as he faced the young man who struck and caused the death of his son.
Molotov cocktail thrown at store sparks blaze
A molotov cocktail thrown through the front door of a small business is believed to have sparked a suspicious fire.
‘Significant concern’ after man shot four times
Police are concerned for the community after a man was shot four times in a quiet suburban street. He is now in hospital under police guard.
Teen’s ‘cowardly’ act over bullying row
A woman’s “cowardly and abhorrent” acts to three teenagers and their foster mum during a violent home invasion have been revealed in court.
Man throws brick at car in rampage: cops
The man allegedly smashed a windshield with a brick and threatened residents with a knife and wooden beam in a horror rampage.
Prison officer allegedly sexually harassed
A former female prison officer who was allegedly sexually harassed and bullied has prompted the workplace regulator to take action against her ex-employer.
Lawyer X reveals pressure from ‘Mokbel crew’
The former criminal barrister turned police informer has revealed her tense run-ins with infamous figures in Victoria’s criminal underworld.
Funeral plans in chaos after suspicious fire
Hundreds of funerals have been thrown into chaos after a chapel was destroyed by fire in this city’s largest cemetery.
Update on glam daughter of runaway tycoon
Intercepted phone calls have taken centre stage in the case of the glamorous daughter of a runaway tycoon who is facing fraud charges.
Suspected bikie associate charged over king hit
Police believe the 47-year-old is an associate of the infamous Hells Angels bikie gang, with the man arrested and charged over the alleged assault of two men.
Update on bone found at popular beach
A police investigation has confirmed the origins of a mysterious bone that washed up on a West Australian beach.
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