A major police operation across Port Stephens beaches, waterways and national parks resulted in over 630 breath tests, dozens of fines and multiple arrests. Read the full details of the holiday crackdown.
A major AFP operation in the Philippines rescued 92 children and charged 18 facilitators. 13 Australians face charges for alleged involvement in the vile child exploitation trade. Read more.
A 36-year-old man faces court after being arrested for allegedly displaying tattoos depicting designated hate symbols at a Newcastle beach on Christmas Eve. Read the full details.
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.
A quiet Whitlam street descended into chaos on Christmas Eve as tactical police arrested a 39-year-old man. Residents were told to stay inside during the tense two-hour operation. Read the full story.
Police are searching for Graham Bassett, 69, who vanished while travelling in a white Mercedes campervan on Christmas Day. Live updates from Newcastle Herald.
Heavily armed police swarmed a Canberra street, ordering residents indoors. One person is in custody after reports of a firearm. Read the latest updates on the incident.
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.
NSW Police warn against buying cheap oysters from illegal sellers after a major rural crime operation on the South Coast. Fines can reach $275,000. Report suspicious activity.
A major police operation in Bondi Junction has concluded with a suspect in custody. Authorities confirm no ongoing threat to the public. Full details on the Sydney incident.
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.
Perth councils secure increased police patrols at iconic beaches like Cottesloe this weekend following Sydney's Bondi terror attack. Community leaders call for reassurance.
A large police operation responded to a tense standoff with youths outside a funeral in Geelong. The incident caused major disruptions and is now under investigation.
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.
An 18-year-old man faces court after allegedly wearing a Nazi symbol outside a Perth mosque. WA Police vow zero tolerance for extremist behaviour. #Perth #HateCrime
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.
A major NSW Police operation in South West Sydney has resulted in 65 arrests and 90 charges. The two-day crackdown targeted organised crime and public shootings.
A major police operation across North Queensland has forced 32 tobacco retailers to close. The raids targeted illegal sales and compliance breaches. Read the full story.
Victoria Police confirm a targeted search for Dezi Freeman's body in Mount Buffalo National Park. The alleged killer of two officers has been on the run since August. A $1 million reward stands.
SA Police have launched a major investigation into an alleged drug trafficking ring following a significant seizure. Get the latest details on the operation and arrests.
WA Police have scaled back the marine search for a 62-year-old Mt Barker man missing near Albany after his catamaran was found adrift. Beach patrols continue.
South Australian police have arrested more than 30 domestic violence offenders in a targeted statewide operation. The crackdown focused on high-risk perpetrators with outstanding warrants.
A man has been hospitalised after a shooting on a rural road near Murwillumbah. Police have blocked Tyalgum Rd and urge drivers to avoid the area. Stay updated.
A major police operation unfolded in Sydney's southwest, while a teenage girl was critically injured in a roof collapse at an abandoned courthouse. Get the latest breaking news updates.
South Australian police have launched a large-scale search for a missing man after his car was discovered abandoned near a popular beach. Authorities are urging the public for any information.
ACT Police are searching for six teenagers after a staff member at a Tuggeranong nail salon sustained serious facial injuries in an alleged dispute over unpaid services. Images of two girls have been released.
Saifu Savage has been sentenced to prison for street-level cocaine dealing in Cairns. The court heard he sold drugs to undercover police in popular nightlife spots. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.