Police
The alleged gunman slipped the net and fled to Lebanon days after he was paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to take out a Sydney underworld figure in 2022.
Two men charged over alleged kidnapping murder of Sydney grandfather
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.
Topic:Crime
Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 2:01pm
Police say man thankful after drug arrest halts lethal mushroom mix-up
A man dodges potentially fatal poisoning after allegedly mistaking lethal death cap mushrooms for their hallucinogenic counterparts while illegally foraging in southern Western Australia.
Topic:Police
Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 8:00am
Officer tells inquest he gave man one second to drop knife before fatal shot
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.
Topic:Police
Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 8:53am
Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto breaks silence on assault investigation
Queensland police are investigating an alleged altercation between the 42-year-old councillor and a 28-year-old man.
Topic:Government and Politics
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 3:48pm
Man arrested after allegedly assaulting four cops, biting two, during arrest
A man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a woman and a group of police officers in regional South Australia.
Topic:Police
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 3:32pm
91yo's 'best mate' saved from house fire by quick-thinking police officer
A fast-acting police officer has saved a feisty Chihuahua from a burning home in the South Burnett.
Topic:Dogs
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 5:05pm
Police investigate footage of officer allegedly pushing female Pro-Palestine protester
Footage of a NSW police officer appearing to push a female protester outside a picket of Bisalloy Steel on Monday June 15.
Topic:Police
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 1:00pm
NSW Police review officer pushing protester at pro-Palestine picket
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.
Topic:Police
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 2:19pm
Emotional tributes given at memorial for Tasmanian Constable Keith Smith
Central Coast Mayor Cheryl Fuller unveils a street tribute to slain police constable Keith Smith, followed by tribute by police colleague Inspector Andrew Hanson.
Topic:Police
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 11:02am
Slain officer remembered for caring manner to have laneway named after him
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.
Topic:Funerals and Memorial Services
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 12:52pm
Mum describes 'gut-wrenching' moment baby taken in car theft
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.
Topic:Police
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 3:31pm
'Extraordinary waste': Accused criminals flown from remote areas as courts close
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.
Topic:State and Territory Government
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 5:39pm
Brother believes pregnant 20yo could have been Ivan Milat's first victim
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.
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 2:12pm
'Urgent review' of Triple Zero call system recommended after fatal bashing delay
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.
Topic:Police
Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 4:52pm
Inquest into Kumanjayi White's Alice Springs death in custody set for 2027
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.
Topic:Black Deaths In Custody
Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 5:05pm
SA Police charge man over alleged possession of mobile phone gun
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".
Topic:Police
Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 4:09pm
Police investigate spectator brawl during country Victorian football match
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.
Topic:Antisocial Behaviour
Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 3:56pm
Clothing stunt turns into 'riot' as crowd clashes with police
Newcastle residents and authorities condemn a clothing company stunt that degenerated into a "riot" involving dozens of dirt bike riders.
Topic:Police
Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 5:07pm
Forth driver caught allegedly drink driving three times in just over a week
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.
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 3:52pm
Mother of Perth girl shot dead in Pakistan 'in extreme shock'
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".
Topic:Crime
Mon 15 Jun 2026 at 2:52pm
