Alleged teen arsonist sets himself on fire
Shock footage has emerged of the moment an alleged teen arsonist accidentally set himself on fire while attacking a barber shop.
Crime
14 victims in alleged $2m gambling scam
A man will face court on Wednesday charged with ripping off $2m in an online gambling scam.
State’s massive crackdown on street gangs
A state government has vowed to introduce sweeping new laws to crack down on street gangs, and expand police powers to tackle crime rates.
Enormous cocaine haul intercepted
More than 250kg of cocaine worth an estimated $82m was discovered in a shipping container in Brisbane after a tip off.
Aussie restrained to seat on Sydney flight
A woman who allegedly refused to stop drinking her own wine on a flight to Sydney was restrained by flight attendants when she refused to sit down.
Thousands of drivers stung in police blitz
Thousands of drivers have been caught speeding and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol in a police blitz across the King’s Birthday long weekend.
Slaves allegedly locked inside cupboards
A pair of Colombian nationals are accused of enslaving a group of Venezuelans, snatching their passports and locking them in cupboards.
‘Always’: Pheobe’s sister devastating vow
The Bundaberg community has gathered for a second night to remember slain teenager Pheobe Bishop, with her sister delivering a heartbreaking plea.
Teen charged with murder over stabbing
A teenager has been charged with murder over the alleged stabbing death of another teen at a home in Perth’s east.
Probe into woman’s leap from moving car
An inquest will examine the tragic death of a woman who leapt from a moving car on a busy highway and suffered “catastrophic injuries”.
Harrowing case that haunts crime scene cop
Lauren Huxley was 18 with the world at her feet when she returned home from TAFE to find an intruder in her home. What happened next is unspeakable.
Mum’s brave message at slain teen’s vigil
Pheobe Bishop’s mum has made an impassioned plea as hundreds gathered to honour the teen’s life, after the discovery of human remains.
Confronting reason teens carrying knives
Principal lawyer of major law firm reveals knife crime is more common than you think, and the reason kids are still carrying will shock you.
Family’s plea over death in custody
The family of an Indigenous man who died after being detained by off-police at a supermarket have made a desperate plea for answers.
Teen charged over alleged hit-and-run
An elderly man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was allegedly run down by a teen driver.
Australia at breaking point as crisis spirals
Across the country, instances of worryingly young people committing heinous and violent crimes continue to spark anger and calls for tougher punishments.
Wild find in suitcase at Aussie airport
Police have warned “criminal activities are not welcome in this country” after a French national allegedly concealed an item in her suitcase.
Shopping centre rocked by machete scare
A group of boys were allegedly spotted with machetes at a Melbourne shopping centre just a week after a ban on the weapons was rushed through.
Another council suspends e-scooter rentals
A day after the City of Perth suspended e-scooter hires another council has pulled the pin following the death of 51-year old father Thanh Phan.
‘No choice’: Top cop quits to shield her kids
After 38 years with NSW police, outgoing commissioner looks back at her career on her last day with the force.
Esky of meth allegedly found at airport
A bag of mince containing methamphetamine has allegedly been found inside an Esky at Christmas Island airport.
Dad allegedly choked child during soccer game
A man who allegedly choked an 11-year old child during a junior soccer match has appeared in court.
Chaos at Aussie-led PNG anti-corruption body
Chaos has engulfed Papua New Guinea’s anti-corruption body, which is led by two Australians and a New Zealander.
Update after body found in bin
Police would like to speak to two women who may be able to help police as they investigate how the body of Luke Jon Telega ended up in an industrial-sized bin.
‘Staggering’: Police target gross bus, train acts
A ‘staggering’ number of public transport workers are being assaulted in Australia’s biggest city, police say.
Alleged Maccas bomb hoaxer fronts court
A man who allegedly organised a bomb hoax at a McDonald’s restaurant has appeared in court for the first time.
Murder charges laid over missing teen
The investigation into the disappearance of missing teenager Pheobe Bishop has resulted in tragedy, with police charging two people with murder.
Major update after e-scooter tragedy
A major city has suspended the hire of e-scooters after a pedestrian was knocked down and killed by an alleged drunk rider.
Mother and son’s $150k crime spree: cops
A mother has been accused of “using” her teenage son and his friend to break into almost 40 businesses in one capital city.
Premier’s one idea on illegal tobacco
Illicit tobacco sales linked to organised crime are on the rise in one Australian state, but the Premier’s plea for change has come under fire.
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