Alleged dangerous driver arrested after police chase in Canberra
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Canberra after a dramatic police pursuit through Tuggeranong. Police dogs found him hiding under a deck, and he now faces multiple charges.
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Canberra after a dramatic police pursuit through Tuggeranong. Police dogs found him hiding under a deck, and he now faces multiple charges.
A 36-year-old Coombs man faces court after witnesses prevented him from leaving the scene of a head-on collision in Yarralumla involving a stolen vehicle, ACT Policing alleges. Read the full story.
The Montgomery brothers win VCAT appeal for a Lara warehouse, overcoming council and resident objections about explosion risks from nearby gas pipelines. Read the full ruling details.
A 22-year-old man is in custody accused of menacing and drink-driving in a horrific Appin crash that killed a 17-year-old girl and left two others fighting for life. Read the latest court details.
Isitolo Vilo Finau has been convicted and fined in Townsville Magistrates Court for a high-range drink driving offence. Learn the details of the case and the court's ruling.
A Canberra motorist has received a suspended jail term for deliberately hitting and killing two kangaroos in acts a magistrate labelled 'callous, inhumane and cruel'. Read the full court details.
Jack Anthony Barfoot has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for a drunk driving blunder. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
Grant Andrew Carter has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for high-range drink-driving. Read the full details of his fine and driving disqualification.
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a car fire at a rabbi's Melbourne home on Christmas Day. The vehicle displayed a 'Happy Chanukah' sign. Read the latest on this disturbing incident.
The Illawarra region is facing a severe to extreme heatwave, with temperatures predicted to soar into the 40s this week. Authorities warn of life-threatening risks and urge residents to take immediate precautions to stay safe.
A Geelong man has admitted to drug driving after a crash. Cameron Lovell faced court and received a fine and licence loss. Read the full details.
Protests erupt in major Australian cities as the US detains Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. While some condemn the action, others celebrate the authoritarian leader's downfall. Get the full story.
Newcastle and Hunter police conducted over 31,000 breath tests in a 17-day holiday crackdown. While no one died locally, 19 injury crashes occurred. Police warn of a concerning rise in drug-driving.
A 52-year-old man is in a critical condition after a medical episode following his arrest by NSW Police in Homebush. A critical incident investigation is now underway.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in US custody after a daring Delta Force operation in Caracas. Experts warn the unprecedented arrest sets a dangerous global precedent. Read the full breakdown.
A major ocean swim event in Torquay turned dangerous as nearly 1000 participants were caught in a sudden rip. Emergency services launched a large-scale rescue operation. Read the full story.
The driver involved in the Nigeria car crash that killed two of Anthony Joshua's friends and injured the boxer has been charged with dangerous driving. Get the latest details.
Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto had a close call with a reckless driver performing burnouts on Flinders St. Police are investigating the dangerous incident. Read the full story.
Two teenage boys, aged 12 and 14, have been arrested and charged following an alleged break-in at Muswellbrook Fair Shopping Centre that caused thousands in damage. Read the latest on the police investigation.
A dramatic police chase across Brisbane ended with a rooftop standoff after an alleged car thief was confronted by a naked homeowner. Two men are now in custody.
A provisional driver in Canberra was caught at 198km/h in a 90 zone, telling police he was 'being silly'. His licence was suspended and car seized.
ACT Police made more than a dozen arrests for assaults and dangerous driving during New Year's Eve celebrations. A 19-year-old was caught driving at 198km/h. Read the full report.
A Cairns man faces court after being charged with drink driving twice in a single night during Queensland Police's festive road safety operation. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Police in Cairns have arrested one man and continue a major search for a 'very dangerous' patient who escaped a mental health facility. Full details on the ongoing operation.
Victoria Police has formally apologised and paid $380,000 to Brooke Patterson after a wrongful arrest. The incident, stemming from mistaken identity, led to a Supreme Court case. Read the full details.
A Gold Coast woman was filmed balancing on a chair 16 floors up to clean her windows, igniting a crucial debate about home safety and preventable accidents in Australia.
A Townsville man faces court after allegedly crashing during burnouts. Police have seized his vehicle. Read the latest on the charges and police response.
A 36-year-old man faces court after being arrested for allegedly displaying tattoos depicting designated hate symbols at a Newcastle beach on Christmas Eve. Read the full details.
A man has been arrested following the alleged stabbing death of a 35-year-old in Laramba on Boxing Day. Police investigations continue as Major Crime detectives join the case.
ACT Police arrested a 39-year-old man at a Canberra shopping centre and seized a loaded 3D-printed firearm from his home. Read the full details of the Boxing Day incident.