Wanted car thief arrested in Queensland after days on the run
A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a car and leading police on a high speed pursuit along the M1.
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Three teenagers charged over alleged armed carjacking in Melbourne
Three teenagers have been charged after they allegedly stole a Melbourne woman's car while armed with a machete.
Melbourne
Cartels take a murderous hand in coming Mexican elections
The elections in coming days will determine thousands of roles from the presidency down.
Violence
US deputy who shot airman inside his apartment fired
Deputy Eddie Duran had no reason to use deadly force, Sheriff Eric Aden said after the May 3 shooting.
shootings
Second man charged over home invasion that left man critically injured
A 38-year-old remains in hospital after his home was broken into on May 21 in Pyrmont, Sydney.
home invasion
Serial killer who brought victims to pig farm dead after prison assault
Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton has died after being assaulted in prison, authorities said. He was 74.
Canada
Luxury vehicles, $80k cash seized from alleged drug trafficker's home
The 36-year-old, alleged to be an unlawful non-citizen, will face court in Melbourne in August.
drugs
'Ruined her life': Emotional parents slam teacher jailed for abuse
The student was just 14 when the man started to groom her. Now an adult, she suffers severe anxiety disorders and can't work.
Perth
Man charged with 67 domestic violence offences in Queensland after overseas arrest
The man was detained by police in the Philippines then deported to Australia to face the criminal charges.
police
More than 285,000 illegal cigarettes, 2000 vapes seized in Canberra raids
In a joint investigation, the ABF and ACT Police executed search warrants at a home in Narrabundah, and commercial properties in Holt and Belconnen on Wednesday.
national
Murder charge over fatal Canberra house fire
The pair knew each other, with police believing a dispute occurred before the fire was allegedly set.
Canberra
'I love y'all. Carry on': US inmate's final words as he's executed 20 years after double murder
The lead up to Jamie Mills' death was controversial, with claims his wife had a secret plea deal with prosecutors.
courts
US man killed wife, girlfriend's kids in 'zombie' doomsday murders
Chad Daybell now faces the possibility of the death penalty in Idaho.
murder
'I did my job': DA responds after Trump's post-verdict outburst
The former US president continued his claims that his hush money trial was politically motivated.
Donald Trump
Hundreds of fines issued in e-scooter crackdown in Melbourne
Failing to wear helmets, riding on footpaths, and riding over-powered scooters all attracted police attention.
Melbourne
Crowds erupt outside court after Trump verdict
Supporters - and detractors - of former US President Donald Trump gathered outside a Manhattan courthouse today as Trump was sensationally convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records.
Donald Trump
Will Donald Trump go to jail after historic court verdict?
The judge in the ex president's hush money trial has range of sentencing options.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump found guilty in historic trial
Trump was guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records, a jury found.
Donald Trump
Police appeal over alleged break-in and theft of luxury cars
Detectives are searching for two males accused of being part of a gang that attacked a man before stealing car keys.
robbery
Former cops say police could have acted before Perth double murder
Two former senior police officers and two former police ministers believe police should have acted on reports the man who shot and killed a mother and daughter in Perth had a gun that was unnacounted for.
Perth police
Think you've been hacked on Ticketmaster? Here's what an expert thinks you should do
"Cybercriminals are becoming smart. They are becoming more and more sophisticated."
hackers
Jury in Trump hush money trial resumes deliberations
The jury in former US President Donald Trump’s hush money trial resumed deliberations after revisiting portions of the judge's instructions and rehearing testimony from multiple key witnesses.
Donald Trump
Hack hits major childcare provider, potentially affecting thousands
Guardian Childcare alerted all patrons who have visited a centre its IT systems had been targeted and identification documents were stolen.
cyber attack
Women in 'ride together, die together' pledge after cop's crash death
Prosecutors claim a woman told the driver of a car allegedly used to kill a Queensland police officer that "we ride together and we die together".
Brisbane
Husband knew instantly phone found near dam belonged to Samantha Murphy
It is confirmed the iPhone found had belonged to the 51-year-old mother.
Victoria
Jury sent home for the day without a verdict in Trump hush money case
The 12-person jury was sent home after about four and a half hours of deliberations.
Donald Trump
Alleged schoolgirl-killer's mum questioned son's story
The mother of Charlise Mutten's accused killer questioned her son's story about the nine-year-old's disappearance as police were still searching for the schoolgirl.
national
Police confirm baby boy born after birth evidence found by river
"Forensic tests have confirmed the baby born is male," NSW Police said in a statement.
Sydney
Warning to community, crooks, over 'date rape' drug
An industrial solvent is being increasingly linked to sexual assaults and overdoses, police say.
drugs
Aussie convicted in 'ruthless' Hong Kong security law case
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is "deeply concerned" by the conviction of an Australian-Hong Kong dual national and 13 others.
courts
Two more players caught up in alleged A-League bet fix
Two more A-League players have been named as participants in an alleged bet-fixing scheme involving their Macarthur FC teammates.
courts
Blood stains found in missing camper's car, jury hears
Traces of blood found in the canopy of missing camper Russell Hill's car have been linked by DNA to his mistress Carol Clay.
Melbourne
Ex-footballer Barry Cable fighting child sexual abuse charges
The 80-year-old has been charged with five counts of indecent dealing with a girl aged under 13 and two counts of unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl under 13.
courts
Teenager charged with 24 offences after alleged police pursuit
Police will allege that the man was involved in multiple break-and-enters and car thefts across the Wollongong, Lake Illawarra and Hume districts.
New South Wales
Man with suspended licence appears via video in US court while driving
Adding to the judge's shock, Corey Harris was appearing on charges of driving with a suspended licence.
courts
Almost three-quarters of Aussies targeted by package and delivery scams
Some people have lost more than $20,000 by falling victim to the fake messages, new research says.
scam
Men allegedly recruited teen gang for $2m series of robberies
The Melbourne men are accused of orchestrating the gang to steal cigarettes which were then on-sold.
robbery
Two charged after alleged assault during Oztag match in Sydney
A 38-year-old man was taken to hospital with facial injuries after the alleged two-on-one attack.
assault
Motorbike riders charged after clocking almost 300km/h
Two men will front court charged with dangerous driving and other offences.
Melbourne
Man dies after falling from Mercedes on NSW motorway
The man, aged in his 20s, was struck by a passing driver on the state's far north coast yesterday.
accidents
Appeal in search for man who disappeared two decades ago
Selman Mala has not been seen since he left his home in Hoppers Crossing on June 28, 2000.
Victoria
Police assault charge against world number one golfer dropped in US
All charges against Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed in a Kentucky court.
courts
'I've got kids': Mum's terrifying encounter after three men enter her Adelaide home
Michelle Politis woke up in the middle of the night to footsteps she didn't recognise.
Adelaide
Sale of knives soon to be restricted in Queensland
Queensland's crackdown on knife crime is escalating, with businesses being warned to prepare for new laws set to be actioned in the coming months.
queensland
Dam search concludes after phone found in search for missing Ballarat mother
Samantha Murphy was last seen leaving her home to go for a run in the Canadian State Forest almost four months ago.
Victoria
Three charged over alleged $2.2 million e-tag fraud scheme
Hundreds of the tags were believed to be in circulation, linked to fake payment methods, police say.
Fraud
Woman charged with murder after man allegedly stabbed in Sydney
Police found 37-year-old Scott Wallace with fatal stab wounds at a home in Matraville at 6.15pm yesterday.
Sydney
Man allegedly armed with axe forces Queensland school into lockdown
No one was injured as police quickly arrested the 31-year-old.
Brisbane
Uber driver said he 'couldn't help' passenger killed after vehicle was hit
The Uber driver behind the wheel when of a car that was t-boned in Brisbane has spoken of his attempt to help his passenger who was killed in the crash.
Brisbane
Grandfather allegedly slashed with knife during Melbourne home invasion
A Melbourne grandfather has been slashed with a knife during a violent home invasion in Doncaster East.
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