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.
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Elderly drivers targeted in NSW car park scam
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.
Melbourne police release CCTV in search for creep, temple thieves
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.
Brisbane shop owner fights off robbers in violent attack
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'.
Court finds sentence for Cairns knife attacker was excessive
Queensland's Court of Appeal reduces the jail term for a Cairns man who stabbed a stranger, ruling the original sentence was manifestly excessive. Read the full legal details.
Bank robber pays parking after $50m heist
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.
$52M German Bank Heist: Thieves Drill Through Wall
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.
Bondi victims' families call for royal commission role
Families of the Bondi Junction attack victims urge the government to include them as experts in the upcoming royal commission into violence. Their lived experience is crucial for effective reform.
Teens charged over alleged armed carjacking in Melbourne
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.
Cairns robbery: Woman sought after knife attack
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.
Convenience store worker stabbed in neck in Klemzig robbery
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.
Townsville teen with criminal history in court for robbery
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.
Thieves steal $10k in Lego from Geelong toy store
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.
Cairns home invader jailed for violent partner attack
A Cairns man has been sentenced to prison for a sustained, masked home invasion and assault on his former business partner. Read the shocking details of the attack and the court's decision.
Three charged over fatal Midland robbery
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.
Shell Cove man admits to $100k robbery with cop
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.
Massive 25-tonne sandstone heist in Speers Point
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.
Bellambi man spared jail over 'terrifying' home invasion
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'.
Perth man charged over violent extremism material
A 21-year-old Perth man faces court charged with possessing violent extremist material following a joint counter-terrorism investigation. He was also accused of breaching bail. Read the latest details.
Unanderra daylight robbery: man threatened with knife
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.
Victoria passes adult sentencing laws for violent youth
Victorian teens aged 14+ now face adult courts and life sentences for serious violent crimes under new 'Adult Time' laws. Premier Allan says jail is more likely.
Scooter bandit jailed for robbing woman's Bali savings
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.
WA retail staff face over 40 violent crimes daily
Shocking data reveals WA retail workers endured over 40 violent incidents daily last financial year. Experts warn of a Christmas crime surge. Read the full report.
Scooter theft epidemic exposed in Sydney robbery
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.
Brothers jailed for tourist gunpoint robbery
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.
Townsville man charged over robbery of elderly man
A Townsville man faces court after allegedly robbing and injuring a 70-year-old Vincent man. Police confirm swift arrest following public assistance.
Machete attacker severs man's thumb after teen's lies
A Newcastle man was sentenced for a machete attack after being provoked by a teen's false assault claims, severing a man's thumb. Read the full court report.
Elizabeth City Centre Lockdown After Violent Brawl
Two people seriously injured in Adelaide shopping centre brawl. Suspect in custody as police seek witnesses and mobile footage. Emergency services responded to violent disturbance.
Man jailed for terrorising drivers with axe and knife
Matthew Kelly sentenced to over 6 years for Newcastle carjackings. Read about the axe-wielding robber who claimed to be a 'good guy' needing money.
Townsville man sentenced for violent sister attack
Warren Anthony Tyrrell receives prison sentence for violent assault on his sister in Townsville. Details of the disturbing attack and court outcome revealed.
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