Five men wanted over alleged stabbing in Sydney
Police alleged a 20-year-old man was stabbed and assaulted by several men while working at a restaurant on Macquarie Street in Liverpool at 8.30pm on September 17.
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Julia Gillard's ex-partner convicted of sexual assault of sleeping woman
The 67-year-old formally pleaded guilty in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Melbourne
Police offer $1 million reward over cold case murder of Sydney man
Police investigating the suspected murder of John Giannopoulos in Sydney more than 20 years ago have announced a $1 million reward for information as detectives probe several fresh leads.
Sydney
NRL hopeful's brother also accused of underworld murder
Two brothers - one with dreams of playing in the NRL - have been accused of murder over the fatal shooting of Sydney underworld player Dejan "Danny" Radulovic.
Sydney
Wrongfully convicted man jailed for 16 years shot dead during traffic stop
Leonard Cure was rebuilding his life, had bought a home and gotten a job, when he was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop.
World
Suspect admits he murdered Natalee Holloway on Aruba in 2005
The chief suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway has admitted he beat the young Alabama woman to death on a beach in Aruba after she refused his advances.
Caribbean
Luxury car allegedly stolen from passing motorist in Melbourne
A good Samaritan who stopped to offer assistance after witnessing a car crash on a Melbourne freeway has been allegedly carjacked.
Melbourne
Man charged with murder after body found at beachside car park
The body of a 40-year-old man who had been allegedly stabbed was discovered in a car next to a beach at Umina Beach.
Sydney
Grandfather attacked with axe during Toowoomba home invasion
The 68-year-old retired army officer was struck in the chest after confronting the strangers.
queensland
Man shot in leg outside Sydney shopping centre
A crime scene has been established by police as they continue to investigate the incident.
Sydney
Victorian supermarkets lose more than $300k of goods stole for resale
Nine people have been arrested in an investigation into the crime syndicate, which allegedly steals items from major supermarket chains and sells them to small businesses for less than their retail price.
national
Man charged over $750k financial fraud offences in Sydney
The man was charged with 140 offences including knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime and dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception.
New South Wales
Family loses $288k to kidnapping scam
The complex scam involves multiple tactics, including forcing victims to fake their own kidnapping.
national
Man accused of murdering fiancée almost 40 years ago released on bail
Debra Campbell was just 21 years old when she disappeared from her home in Melbourne on February 25, 1984.
newcastle news
South Australian man charged over Melbourne CBD death
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Adelaide's east this morning in relation to the death of a man on La Trobe Street in Melbourne's CBD.
Melbourne
NRL player Junior Amone stood down after hammer attack verdict
The Dragons star and his dad were found guilty of assaulting a tradie south of Sydney.
assault
Wests Tigers junior charged with Sydney murder
A 19-year-old has been charged over the alleged stabbing and shooting of Dejan 'Danny' Radulovic in upmarket Balmain.
Sydney police
Five teenagers charged after alleged home invasion in Melbourne
Police believe a Mercedes wagon along with a range of other personal items were allegedly stolen by the offenders.
Melbourne
Son's DNA linked man to Sydney cold-case killing, jury told
Former taxi driver Naji Fakhreddine, 68, is accused of murdering Bernd Lehmann inside his Sydney home.
national
Man found dead on the side of road in Victoria after trying to rob cafe
A man who tried to rob a muffin cafe has wound up dead on the side of the road in a regional Victorian town.
Melbourne
Suspected extremist accused of killing football fans shot dead
Police in Belgium have shot dead a suspected Tunisian extremist accused of killing two Swedish football fans.
World
Shot that killed prisoner was needed to stop him escaping, officer's lawyer says
Dwayne Johnstone died after being hit with a corrections officer's bullet outside Lismore Base Hospital as he escaped following his discharge in 2019.
courts
Coles executive spared lengthy jail term for 'bizarre' theft from work
A former Coles executive who stole close to $2 million from the supermarket giant could be released from jail in a little over a year.
courts
Police search for gunmen after shots fired at Gold Coast home
"Upon arrival, police observed bullet holes in a parked car."
queensland
'Never too late' to find cold case killers as police offer up huge reward
Detectives say they've 'never given up' on solving the murder of two Queenslanders killed within days of each other.
police
AVO charge dropped for ex-CEO cleared of stalking model
"He's lost his job, he's lost friends (and) his reputation has been severely damaged."
courts
Toddler fighting for life after being shot in the head at US church
Emergency Communications notified responding officers that the victim was a two-year-old child who had been shot in the head.
World
Tobacconist partly destroyed after ram raid in Melbourne
It comes one week after police revealed almost 30 tobacconists have been targeted as disputes involving Middle Eastern crime groups escalate.
Melbourne
Domestic violence operation targets most 'dangerous' offenders in NSW
The statewide blitz resulted in the arrest of 421 people.
Australia
Man charged after two women allegedly assaulted and held captive in Brisbane
The man allegedly met the two women out on Saturday night before the crimes occurred.
queensland
Ex-WA MP jailed for sexually abusing eight-year-old
James Dorrin Hayward, 55, was found guilty of directing an eight-year-old girl to indecently touch him on two occasions.
courts
Gunpoint robbery sees streets locked down on Gold Coast
A man has been charged with seven offences following a two-hour long police pursuit across the Gold Coast on Saturday night.
Gold Coast
Martial arts expert sentenced over fatal kick which killed man during road rage fight
Brian Maxwell Richardson, 70, died after he was fatally kicked in the head during a traffic incident in Adelaide last year.
national
Body with stab wounds found in small NSW beach town carpark
Locals in a quiet NSW beachside town say they are worried after the body of a man was found slumped next to a car in a surf club car park
New South Wales
Boy, 6, stabbed to death in anti-Muslim attack, US authorities say
Joseph M. Czuba, 71, allegedly stabbed the child 26 times before he succumbed to injuries.
USA
Melbourne man hospitalised in suspected drive-by shooting
Officers have been told the 50-year-old man self-presented at hospital with the injury.
Melbourne
Four men arrested after pursuit in Melbourne
The early-morning pursuit began after the police Air Wing spotted the stolen Audi and another stolen Kia driving in convoy on a highway.
Melbourne
Ram raid hits Melbourne stores for cigarettes, cash, and chocolate
Footage shows a motorist pulling up at the petrol station with no intention of fuelling up.
Melbourne
Five people rushed to hospital after car mounts footpath in Sydney
Five pedestrians have been rushed to hospital after they were allegedly hit by a car in Sydney's Inner West overnight.
Sydney
Man allegedly behind historic bank robberies arrested after 20-year investigation
Detectives arrested the 73-year-old man, who is also known as the 'bicycle bandit', at his home on Friday.
South Australia
Man burnt as Adelaide home firebombed
An Adelaide home has been firebombed in an attack overnight.
national
Armed men use axe to smash into Melbourne home
A 52-year-old teacher was sleeping when three men allegedly armed with machetes started trying to smash their way into his home.
Victoria
Man allegedly stabbed at Melbourne's Flinders Street Station
It's understood a fight between a group of men took place on a platform at the station about 3.30 this morning.
Melbourne
Man charged after 45-hour stand-off in NSW
The incident began about 3pm on Wednesday when officers attempted to speak with a 33-year-old man at a home.
New South Wales
High-profile rape accused's identity remains hidden despite loss
A high-profile man accused of rape has been denied a court order to keep his name suppressed but he still cannot be identified.
queensland
'It's too late for sorry, bud': Family's anguish after killing
A 22-year-old man who choked another to death in what started as self-defence has been told by the victim's brother it's too late for apologies.
courts
Manhunt underway after stolen car crashes in Sydney's north
A man has been seen running from a crash involving multiple cars on Sydney's Northern beaches overnight.
national
Three men charged after alleged Nazi salutes outside Sydney Jewish Museum
Three men have been charged after allegedly performing a Nazi salute outside the Sydney Jewish Museum.
national
Shots fired after resident inspects 'loitering' ute on Adelaide street
It's believed the local saw a 4WD dual cab ute "loitering nearby" so he shone his torch at the vehicle.
South Australia
Man charged with burning cars used in fatal Sydney shooting
The arrest was made as part of an investigation into the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Marvin Oraiha in July.
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