Alleged umbrella theft from Canberra takeaway store
ACT Police seek public help to identify a man accused of stealing two high-value outdoor umbrellas from a Braddon takeaway shop. Call Crime Stoppers with any information.
ACT Police seek public help to identify a man accused of stealing two high-value outdoor umbrellas from a Braddon takeaway shop. Call Crime Stoppers with any information.
A Rutherford man has been convicted and fined after a CCTV-captured heist of magnolia and lavender plants. Police recovered the stolen greenery and returned it via paddy wagon. Read the full story.
Former Dragons player Trent Merrin has received a conditional release order after pleading guilty to stealing $140,000 in Bitcoin. The Port Kembla court heard he repaid the amount with interest. Read the full details.
A Berkeley woman who stole over $88,000 from a vulnerable disabled woman she was caring for has had her prison sentence reduced on appeal. Read the full court details.
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.
A heartbroken Ellenbrook mother has her stolen necklace, containing a locket with her late son's hair, returned after a desperate social media plea. Read the emotional story of community support.
Australia Post warns of a seasonal spike in parcel theft. Learn how to protect your deliveries with secure options like Parcel Lockers and safe place instructions.
A former Dragons star faces crypto theft charges, a man admits years of stepdaughter abuse, and reckless stunts headline a busy week in Wollongong and Port Kembla courts. Read the full wrap-up.
A station owner who bragged for 15 years about only eating his neighbour's stolen cattle finally gets his comeuppance. Read the full bush justice tale.
Rego plate thefts surge in Canberra, with nearly 700 incidents in 2025. Criminals use stolen plates for speeding fines and serious crimes. Police urge use of tamper-proof screws.
Robert Crilly, a convicted sex offender from Geelong, faces court accused of stealing thousands from major retailers. Read the latest on the new charges.
A Townsville sex offender with a history of violent assaults has been ordered to a mental health hospital under a supervision order. Read the full court details.
New data from Allianz Australia reveals a surprising trend: many would-be thieves are abandoning manual vehicles because they simply don't know how to drive them. Read the full report.
Jesse Brooks has been sentenced to prison for a string of firearm and theft offences across Geelong and Melbourne. Read the full details of the court case and sentencing.
Executive psychologist Melanie Fisher joins the WA Football board as Martina Crowley wins a second term. Discover the new strategy and challenges ahead for the sport in Western Australia.
The City of Wanneroo has forgiven over $740,000 in old library fees, clearing the slate for 13,521 members. Mayor Linda Aitken urges residents to return and explore their fine-free local libraries.
A Townsville cleaner is charged with fraud after allegedly using a client's credit card for a $900 shopping spree at Stockland. The case highlights the importance of trust in domestic services.
The City of Vincent library lounge transforms into a gallery for local artists. Brad Martin's 'Art by Brad' exhibition launches the new community arts program on December 4. A free event for all.
Former St George Illawarra Dragons forward Trent Merrin has appeared in Port Kembla court, accused of stealing $140,000 in cryptocurrency. The case adjourned for plea negotiations.
A man is due in court after allegedly threatening staff, smashing a KFC, and engaging in a lengthy stand-off with police in Adelaide's north. Get the full details.
Former NRL star Trent Merrin has appeared in a NSW court, accused of stealing $140,000 in Bitcoin from a friend's account. The case adjourned until December 10.
A 27-year-old Duffy man faces court after allegedly stealing $20,000 worth of goods from Canberra stores. Police ended his three-month crime run following a search warrant.
A woman has been arrested following an alleged violent assault and theft in Cairns CBD. Police responded swiftly to the incident on Spence Street. Read the latest details.
A Canberra man's five-year campaign of lies, including fake medical certificates and perjury, only worsened his fate. Read how his deception led to a four-year prison sentence.
Shoppers in Melbourne voice concerns over new Woolworths anti-theft gates, fearing they hinder wheelchair users and parents. The supermarket says it's a trial with assistance available. Read the full story.
Fed-up Brisbane residents are using social media to identify plant thieves caught on CCTV stealing trees and shrubs in Fortitude Valley. Authorities warn offenders face hefty fines.
A man faces court after an alleged attempt to steal a commercial prawn trawler from Port Douglas. Police responded swiftly to the incident at the marina. Read the full story.
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.
Executive psychologist Melanie Fisher brings mental health expertise to WA Football board election. Learn how she aims to transform community football across Western Australia.
A 23-year-old Turner woman faces ACT Magistrates Court charged with assault using a baseball bat and stealing a car she allegedly drove at the owner. Read the latest Canberra crime news.