A busy week in Wollongong courts saw ex-footballer Wendell Sailor arrested, Trent Merrin avoid conviction for crypto theft, and a $2.5 million embezzlement case. Read the latest local legal news.
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.
A former banker and mortgage broker has been charged as an alleged ringleader in a massive NSW fraud syndicate targeting car, home, and business loans. Police have restrained $92 million in assets. Read the full investigation details.
Two men face court after NSW police discover $1.5 million in cash concealed inside a lounge in a van during a routine stop on the Hume Highway. Read the full details.
A 23-year-old man is assisting police after a dramatic pursuit through Cessnock's wine country, involving road spikes and a police dog squad. Read the full details of the incident.
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 22-year-old man has been granted bail after being arrested at Canberra Airport, accused of assaulting his pregnant former partner. The court heard details of the alleged strangulation and attack.
A 40-year-old man faces court over a fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a cyclist near Newcastle. The driver allegedly fled the scene. Read the latest details.
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.
A 53-year-old man has been charged with serious assault after being shot by police in Cairns. The incident occurred on Friday night on Anderson Street. Read the full details.
Former rugby star Wendell Sailor will fight charges after being arrested for allegedly blocking traffic while intoxicated in Wollongong. His lawyer seeks to have the case dropped.
A Cairns man, just spared jail on other charges, was caught in a major meth trafficking bust hours later. Read the shocking details of the police sting.
Rugby league legend Wendell Sailor faces charges including resisting arrest after an alleged drunken incident on a Wollongong street. Get the latest details here.
A 35-year-old Canberra man faces arson charges after a scooter fire spread to a vehicle in a Lyneham basement car park. Police say he admitted to starting the blaze. Read the latest court and crime news.
The families of two constables killed in the Wieambilla ambush are suing NSW and Queensland police for nervous shock, alleging negligence. They seek changes to prevent future tragedies.
NSW Police have arrested four men, including a self-styled journalist and Lady Gaga superfan, for allegedly running an international network distributing child abuse material. Read the shocking details.
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 self-described journalist and Knox Grammar alumnus is accused of leading an international network distributing ritualistic child abuse material. Four men arrested in Sydney raids.
The ACT Ombudsman opens a separate inquiry into police practices after an Aboriginal teen was arrested at gunpoint in a case of mistaken identity. Read the latest on the dual investigations.
NSW Police Minister defends officers after Rising Tide's coal port blockade. 141 arrests made as minister calls protesters 'reckless'. Full details on the clash.
Former Wollongong councillor Cath Blakey was among 141 activists arrested at Rising Tide's Newcastle coal port blockade. She cites climate impacts as her motivation for protest action.
Queensland Police remove on-call allowances from Cape York officers, sparking union outrage and concerns about remote policing. Learn about the impacts.
A 16-year-old boy was hit by a police vehicle after fleeing arrest near Gordon Railway Station. The teen was treated for minor injuries as investigations continue.
Police arrest two individuals following a shooting in Blacktown's Carunya St. One person treated at scene, no ongoing threat to public. Avoid area.
Russian fitness trainer Dmitry Nuyanzin, 30, died in his sleep after a dangerous fast-food binge to promote his weight-loss program. A tragic warning about extreme dieting.
WA Police are investigating after a vehicle was found abandoned following an early morning pursuit in Gosnells. The incident occurred around 4:30am on Tuesday.
Steele Jae Nugent failed to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court facing drug driving charges. The 26-year-old now has a warrant issued for his arrest. Read the full details.
Two rodeo bulls caused chaos in Pakenham, Melbourne, leading police and cowboys on a three-hour chase through residential streets. Watch the dramatic footage.
Multiple schools in Sydney's northwest entered lockdown after a person was seen with firearms. Police later confirmed the items were toys. Stay informed with the latest.
Paramedics called to Redhead beach for a man on a shark tower were on scene to treat a second man suffering a cardiac arrest. Read the full story of the dramatic double rescue.