Childhood trauma explains youth crime, says magistrate
WA's first children's court magistrate Jessica Page argues childhood trauma explains juvenile offending while calling for better support systems. Read her insights.
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Seven teens arrested after wild police chase in QLD
Seven teenagers face multiple charges after a dramatic 60km police pursuit involving three stolen vehicles from Coomera to Goodna. Police used tyre spikes and dog squad to apprehend suspects.
Sydney drive-by shooting: Two charged after filming attack
A 22-year-old man and 16-year-old boy charged over brazen drive-by shooting in Sydney's west. Police allege they filmed the attack and posted it online. Read the latest updates.
Boy, 13, charged with elderly woman's sexual assault
A 13-year-old boy faces multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting an 80-year-old woman in Ashtonfield park. Police formed Strike Force Bosgar to investigate the random attack.
Kalgoorlie Gold Squad Fights FIFO Drug Crimes
Kalgoorlie's century-old Gold Stealing Detection Unit tackles sophisticated FIFO worker drug operations and gold theft. Learn how police protect Australia's mining industry.
Top Cop: Police Not Only Answer to Kununurra Youth Crime
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch reveals tackling youth crime in Kununurra requires community solutions beyond policing. New approaches needed for Kimberley town.
Perth man tasered during online marketplace sale
A Perth man has been charged after allegedly tasering a seller during a failed e-scooter transaction. The violent incident highlights the dangers of online marketplace deals.
Man gets 28 years for murdering ex-partner in Ballarat
Lachlan Young, 23, receives a 28-year sentence for strangling his ex-partner, placing her body in a car, and setting it alight. He attempted to frame the murder as a suicide.
Cessnock man arrested on 15 domestic violence offences
Hunter police forced vehicle entry to arrest a 52-year-old man wanted on 15 domestic violence charges. Methamphetamine and counterfeit cash seized during statewide operation.
Melbourne home invasion: Mother, children ambushed
A Melbourne mother and her three children were ambushed by an armed intruder in a terrifying home invasion police say was a case of mistaken identity. Download the 7NEWS app for breaking news.
Kununurra Youth Crime Shows Significant Decline
Kimberley District Superintendent John Hutchison reports youth crime in Kununurra has substantially decreased. Discover the strategies behind this positive change.
WA Police tech makes solving homicides almost certain
WA Police reveal how advanced technology and data analysis have made solving homicides nearly inevitable. Learn how data scientists work alongside detectives to catch killers faster than ever.
Fremantle man charged over Morley police chase
A 31-year-old Fremantle man faces multiple charges following a dramatic late-night police pursuit through Morley and North Fremantle. Read the full details.
Meta faces $112M tax hit in Australian news battle
Albanese government pushes ahead with news media bargaining incentive, forcing tech giants to pay for Australian news content or face significant tax penalties.
Teen gets 16 years for Queensland murder
A teenager who pleaded guilty to the stabbing murder of Queensland grandmother Vyleen White has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. Read the full story.
Harrisdale man charged with attempted murder
A 30-year-old Harrisdale man faces attempted murder charges following a violent disturbance on Bonvue Road. Police responded to reports of an assault early Saturday morning.
Man charged over racial bus attack on Perth teenager
Western Suburbs police charge 39-year-old man over alleged racial attack on teenager during morning bus ride in Perth. Full details on the disturbing incident.
Knife-wielding teen's violent crime spree in Canberra
A 15-year-old boy on bail is accused of a violent crime spree at Westfield Woden, involving a knife, attempted carjackings, and assault. He faces multiple charges in ACT Children's Court.
100 Domestic Violence Assaults Daily: Police Data Reveals
Shocking new figures reveal Australian police respond to nearly 100 family and domestic violence assaults daily. Learn about the crisis and what's being done.
Deadly park brawl near Lismore leaves one dead, one critical
A violent altercation at a Northern Rivers park has turned deadly, with emergency services discovering two men with critical injuries in a suspected brawl that has shocked the local community.
Serial fraudster sentenced for Aboriginal community scam
Notorious conman Craig Dale faces justice after swindling a vulnerable remote Aboriginal community recovering from devastating floods. Discover the shocking details of his elaborate scam and the court's final verdict.
Townsville Court November 7: Multiple Sentencings Revealed
Get the latest updates from Townsville's District Court as multiple offenders face sentencing for serious crimes including assault, drug trafficking, and dangerous driving.
Townsville predator sentenced for teen sexual assault
A Townsville court has delivered justice as Shadyn Brooklyn Eithan Sorensen receives sentencing for the sexual assault of a teenage girl. Read the disturbing details of the case that has rocked the local community.
Rutherford man charged over alleged domestic assault
A 34-year-old Rutherford man has been charged with multiple offences after an alleged domestic violence assault that left a woman with facial injuries. The accused will face Maitland Local Court next month.
WA Police hunt fugitive who removed tracking device
Western Australia Police have launched an urgent manhunt for a 30-year-old offender who removed his electronic monitoring bracelet. The community is warned not to approach the potentially dangerous individual.
Cairns Court: Thursday's Shocking Cases Revealed
From assault charges to drug offences and traffic violations - get the inside scoop on who faced justice at Cairns Magistrates Court this Thursday.
Police hunt trio after suspicious Nowra house fire
Authorities release CCTV images of three individuals wanted for questioning following a suspicious house fire that tore through a Nowra property, as police ramp up their investigation into the concerning incident.
Townsville man jailed for drug-fuelled assault
Mervyn Eric James has been sentenced for a violent assault committed while under the influence of drugs in a Townsville shopping centre car park.
Underwear dad and sons tackle alleged carjacker
A quick-thinking father in his underwear and his two teenage sons became unlikely heroes when they tackled an alleged carjacker accused of a terrifying crime spree across Perth's northern suburbs.
Sydney Home Shot Up in Terrifying Overnight Attack
A Sydney family has been left terrified after their Greenacre home was sprayed with bullets overnight. Police are hunting for multiple suspects in what appears to be a targeted shooting.
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