Loaded gun wrestled from robber at Lake Macquarie venue
A 36-year-old man is behind bars after staff and patrons at an Edgeworth venue wrestled a loaded firearm from him during an alleged armed robbery. No injuries were reported.
A 36-year-old man is behind bars after staff and patrons at an Edgeworth venue wrestled a loaded firearm from him during an alleged armed robbery. No injuries were reported.
NSW Police charge two men over a scam targeting elderly drivers at shopping centres. A second pair are wanted as investigations continue. Police urge the public to come forward with information.
Victoria Police have released CCTV in two separate Melbourne investigations: a cyclist's inappropriate assault on a walking trail and a brazen temple robbery. Know the latest.
A 68-year-old Brisbane shop owner, a cancer survivor, fought off two violent intruders posing as delivery drivers with a machete. Police call the calculated attack 'extremely unusual'.
New ABS data shows core inflation eased to 3.2% in the year to November, slightly below forecasts. The result may reduce immediate pressure for a February RBA rate hike. Read the full analysis.
A staggering $190 million in unclaimed money is sitting with the WA Treasury. Thousands could be owed cash from old accounts, bonds, and refunds. Here's how to check the register.
Revenue NSW is holding nearly $300 million in unclaimed funds from old cheques, dividends, and overpayments. Find out if you're owed money with a simple online search.
A German bank robber, caught on camera paying for parking just after a massive $50 million heist, has stunned authorities. Discover the bizarre details of this audacious crime.
Thieves executed a multi-million dollar bank robbery in Germany, drilling through a concrete vault wall during a holiday shutdown. Police compare the heist to 'Ocean's Eleven'. Read the full story.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate at 4.35% and signalled a prolonged pause, with no hikes expected before 2026. Discover what this means for mortgages and the economy.
From Centrelink boosts to higher tolls and new cash rules, discover the key changes affecting millions of Australians from January 1, 2026. Stay informed.
Three teenagers face multiple charges after an alleged armed carjacking and dramatic police chase through Melbourne's southeast. The 76-year-old victim was unharmed. Read the full details.
Police are searching for a woman after a staff member was allegedly slashed with a knife during a robbery at a Cairns business. The shocking incident occurred in Earlville.
A 21-year-old Adelaide worker is in stable condition after a violent robbery where he was stabbed in the neck. CCTV captured the terrifying incident in Klemzig.
A 15-year-old boy with a significant criminal history has faced Townsville Children's Court over an attempted robbery at a local service station. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
Heartless thieves have stolen thousands of dollars worth of Lego from a beloved Geelong toy store. Police are investigating the brazen overnight burglary on Main Street.
Two men face court after NSW police discover $1.5 million in cash concealed inside a lounge in a van during a routine stop on the Hume Highway. Read the full details.
Two men and a 16-year-old boy face murder charges after an alleged robbery in Midland, Perth, turned fatal. The victim, a 19-year-old man, died from his injuries.
A Shell Cove handyman has pleaded guilty to a violent home invasion where he and a serving police officer stole $100,000 from an elderly man. The victim was bound and kicked during the ordeal.
Struggling with budgets? Discover how a qualified Australian financial planner moves beyond simple tracking to holistic cash flow management, helping you achieve long-term wealth and security.
Lake Macquarie Council reports a brazen theft of 23 heavy sandstone blocks from The Esplanade. The $10,000 loss prompts a police investigation and a call for public dashcam footage.
Hunter Valley residents could find a surprise cash boost, with over $14.2 million in unclaimed money held by Revenue NSW. Check now to see if you're owed funds.
A Bellambi man narrowly avoided prison after a masked home invasion turned bizarre when the victim recognised him. Magistrate warns: 'Be careful who your friends are'.
A man was pushed to the ground and threatened with a knife during a brazen daylight robbery at his Unanderra home. Police have released CCTV images of two men who may assist their investigation.
A Warilla woman's Bali holiday savings were snatched by a thief who fled on an e-scooter. Jai Russell, 21, has been sentenced to 16 months behind bars for the robbery and other offences.
Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock appears before Senate estimates one week before the final cash rate decision. Defence, Veterans' Affairs, and Health officials also face questioning. Follow the key developments.
A 24-year-old NSW woman faces charges after airport security x-rays uncovered $312,000 in cash in her hand luggage. AFP investigates the source of the funds.
A brazen daylight robbery of an Uber Eats delivery rider in Penrith exposes Sydney's growing scooter theft crisis. Business owner reveals multiple thefts and calls for action.
Two brothers have been sentenced for a terrifying gunpoint robbery of a British tourist at a remote NSW campsite. Read the full details of their drug-fuelled crime spree.
Canberra residents face exclusion as key government services refuse cash payments. Elderly and vulnerable citizens demand accessible payment options in a digital-first world.