Cairns manhunt: One caught, dangerous patient still at large
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.
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.
A frantic marine search continues for a 14-year-old boy missing after a fatal boating accident at Sydney's Palm Beach on New Year's Eve. One man died. Authorities urge public information.
Ocean Infinity's third mission to find missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has left Perth, deploying new tech to map the Indian Ocean floor. Could this be the breakthrough?
Newcastle police have charged two women after allegedly finding cocaine, MDMA, and $65,000 cash during a vehicle stop in Waratah West. Read the latest on this major drug supply case.
A man's body was seen floating in Darwin Harbour near the Larrakeyah Naval Base. Police and rescue teams are searching. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
A body discovered near Old Bar in NSW has ended the search for a 37-year-old man missing since December 9. Police investigations into his disappearance are ongoing.
A teenage boy and two adults were injured in a serious dog attack in Raymond Terrace. Police euthanised the loose Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Mastiff cross. Read the latest details.
Police renew search for a woman missing in remote South Australia. Concerns mount as authorities seek public help to locate her. Follow the latest updates.
A new 55-day search for missing flight MH370 starts this week, using advanced 'whisper' technology to finally solve the aviation mystery. Read the latest updates.
Police hold grave concerns for Trisha Graf, 41, missing in the SA outback for over two weeks. Her car was found abandoned near Blue Dam. Aerial search efforts have now resumed.
The body of a 64-year-old man has been recovered from the Hume Weir at Table Top, NSW, four days after he went missing while boating with two children. The children were rescued unharmed. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
WA Police urgently seek public help to find missing 13-year-old Macey Palframan, last seen on Christmas Day in Wembley. Call 131 444 with any information.
ACT Policing holds serious concerns for Ava Keenan, 15, last seen in Charnwood on Christmas Eve. Authorities urge public assistance to locate the missing teenager.
Police are searching for Graham Bassett, 69, who vanished while travelling in a white Mercedes campervan on Christmas Day. Live updates from Newcastle Herald.
A desperate search for a 34-year-old fisherman missing from Shell Cove's Bushrangers Bay has been scaled back. Emergency services combed the area for two days without success.
A body has been discovered near a bogged 4WD in Bago Bluff National Park, believed to be a 48-year-old man reported missing from Brombin. Police investigations continue.
NSW motorists face a 12-day double demerit police blitz from December 24. Key holiday traffic pinch points on the South Coast, Pacific and Great Western Highways could cause major delays. Plan your trip.
Police in Queensland and NSW have made arrests over alleged anti-Semitic graffiti and abuse. A 27-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman face charges. Read the full details.
Western Australia's new knife wanding laws have removed 228 dangerous weapons from streets and led to over 1000 charges in just three months. See the full impact of the crackdown.
The family of missing four-year-old August 'Gus' Lamont endures a sorrowful first festive season without him. The search near Yunta, SA, continues as experts discuss the trauma of ambiguous loss.
A major truck fire has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in both directions near Yass. Motorists face significant delays with diversions via Yass Valley Way. Check live updates.
Hope fades for Victorian families after a water search for a missing fisherman off Cape Jaffa was suspended. The body of his friend was recovered earlier. Police urge public vigilance.
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Sydney's southwest as heavily armed police detained several men at a busy Liverpool intersection. Authorities confirm there is no ongoing risk. Get the latest details.
Volunteers have discovered a phone and a makeshift shelter believed to belong to Celine Cremer, missing in Tasmania since 2023. Police are now joining the search effort.
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.
A fisherman has died and another is missing off Cape Jaffa. The tragic incident comes as new data shows a 48% surge in drowning deaths among over-65s across Australia.
Peter Ryan, the former top cop who reformed the NSW Police Force after the Wood Royal Commission, has died. Read about his turbulent tenure and lasting legacy.
Two young NSW police officers remain in hospital with serious injuries after being shot at Bondi. The Police Association praises their heroic actions which saved lives. Read their story.
A Townsville woman's search for her biological father leads to a poignant discovery of his WWII medals, revealing a hero's story and sparking a public plea for information. Can you help?
Victoria Police granted new powers to stop and search without warrant in Geelong CBD, Corio, and Waurn Ponds to combat knife crime and public violence. The 12-month order starts April 26.