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$2m spent on failed national police museum plan

An exclusive report reveals over $2 million in proceeds of crime funds was spent on planning a national police museum in Canberra before the project was axed due to a cost blowout to $50 million.

AFP surveillance team axed before Bondi attack

Revelations that a key AFP surveillance team was disbanded before the Bondi Junction attack have triggered urgent calls for more federal police funding. Read the full report.

Man charged over knife threats in Canberra's Fyshwick

A 44-year-old Ainslie man faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing knives and threatening the public in Fyshwick. ACT Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the incident.

Central Coast man jailed for visa and grant fraud

A 61-year-old Central Coast man has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding the Australian government through a scam involving visa applications and business grants. Read the full details of the case.

Man charged after Cairns police shooting

A 59-year-old Mooroobool man faces serious assault charges after being shot by police in Cairns. The incident occurred on Elphinstone St following reports of a man with a knife. Read the latest.

Schoolgirl grabbed by stranger on Gold Coast

A 12-year-old girl was grabbed by a man on her way to school in Coolangatta. Police have located a 21-year-old man assisting with enquiries. The school community is on alert.

Rams name new coaches after police investigation

The Woden Valley Rams have unveiled a new coaching duo for 2026 after a police investigation and governing body intervention forced the club to abandon its controversial re-appointment of Ashley Barnes. Read the full details.

Woman hit by car on Shellharbour's Towns Street

A 35-year-old woman suffered head and leg injuries after being struck by a Volkswagen SUV near the Shellharbour boat ramp. The driver told police he swerved to avoid a man on the road. Read the latest details.

Homicide probe after fatal stabbing in Cairns

A homicide investigation is underway after a man died from stab wounds in Cairns. Police are urging witnesses to come forward as they piece together the tragic incident.

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