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Robbery and Serious Crime Squad detectives have charged another two men following an investigation into the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian earlier this year in Sydney's north.

A man dodges potentially fatal poisoning after allegedly mistaking lethal death cap mushrooms for their hallucinogenic counterparts while illegally foraging in southern Western Australia.

A Special Emergency Response Team officer tells a coronial inquest it took one second or less to storm a bathroom and fire the shot that killed Far North Queensland man Aubrey Donahue during a hostage siege.

Queensland police are investigating an alleged altercation between the 42-year-old councillor and a 28-year-old man. 

A man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a woman and a group of police officers in regional South Australia. 

A fast-acting police officer has saved a feisty Chihuahua from a burning home in the South Burnett. 

Footage of a NSW police officer appearing to push a female protester outside a picket of Bisalloy Steel on Monday June 15.

NSW Police will review footage showing a woman falling to the ground after being pushed by an officer during a pro-Palestine protest outside Bisalloy Steels in Wollongong.

Central Coast Mayor Cheryl Fuller unveils a street tribute to slain police constable Keith Smith, followed by tribute by police colleague Inspector Andrew Hanson.

A Tasmanian police officer who was killed while on duty is remembered for his compassion and care during a memorial service, one year after his death. 

The mother of a baby taken as part of a car theft says more action needs to be taken to keep streets safe, as police continue their investigations.  

WA Police have been forced to fly some accused criminals out of remote communities since the start of this month due to regional court closures sparked by a security dispute.

A family says its private investigation suggests Keren Rowland's 1971 disappearance and death is linked to serial killer Ivan Milat as an inquiry hears claims of missing records, lost exhibits and unanswered questions.

The NSW Police watchdog has found the response on the night Lindy Lucena was beaten to death by her abusive partner was "inadequate" but did not amount to serious misconduct.

A four-week coronial inquest into the death of a 24-year-old man who died in a Coles supermarket in Alice Springs last year after being restrained by police officers has been set down for April 2027.

South Australian police have separately arrested two men for the alleged possession of a handgun disguised as a mobile phone, and a homemade "pen gun".

Victoria Police is investigating an off-field fight at a local football match in Ararat over the weekend, sparking concerns about "dreadful" behaviour at grassroots sporting events. 

Newcastle residents and authorities condemn a clothing company stunt that degenerated into a "riot" involving dozens of dirt bike riders.

A Tasmanian man has been charged after being allegedly caught drink driving for the third time in just over a week, with him having to be cut from his car in one instance.

A nine-year-old girl fatally shot by police who were pursuing armed robbers in Pakistan is remembered as happy and bubbly by the principal of her Perth school, as her family tries to deal with their "tragic loss".