Worker dies in tragic M1 upgrade accident near Newcastle
A construction worker has died in a horrific workplace accident on the M1 Pacific Motorway upgrade project near Newcastle, sparking WorkSafe investigations and raising safety concerns.
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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.
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.
M1 Motorway Chaos: Truck Breakdown Sparks Major Delays
Major traffic delays are impacting the M1 Pacific Motorway near Newcastle after a truck breakdown closed multiple lanes. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes as emergency crews work to clear the obstruction.
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.
LNP pledges jail for juvenile bail breaches in QLD
LNP candidate for Hinchinbrook pledges to introduce mandatory detention for juvenile offenders who breach bail conditions, sparking debate about youth crime solutions in Queensland.
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.
Canberra retail theft hits 512 incidents in October
Canberra retailers face unprecedented theft wave with 512 incidents reported in October alone, prompting police crackdown and community concern across the ACT.
Newcastle crime spree ends with 12-year jail sentence
A Newcastle man's terrifying crime wave across the Hunter region culminates in a 12-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to multiple violent offences including armed robbery and police pursuit.
Townsville man faces DV and fraud charges in police crackdown
A major police operation in Townsville has resulted in multiple arrests, including one man facing serious domestic violence and fraud allegations as authorities ramp up efforts to combat crime.
Hinchinbrook candidate vows crime crackdown in election pledge
Political hopeful Wayde Chiesa launches hardline campaign against youth crime in Hinchinbrook, pledging tougher measures and community safety reforms ahead of Queensland election.
Ex-NRL Star Trent Merrin Charged Over $140K Crypto Theft
Ex-rugby league player Trent Merrin faces serious charges after allegedly stealing cryptocurrency worth $140,000 in a shocking Wollongong case that bridges sports and digital crime.
Third arrest in Hamilton e-bike armed robbery case
Newcastle police make third arrest in Beaumont Street e-bike robbery investigation. Latest developments in the armed theft case that shocked Hamilton residents.
NSW man charged over alleged $140,000 cryptocurrency theft
A New South Wales man faces serious charges after allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft worth $140,000, with police revealing breakthrough forensic techniques led to his arrest nearly a year later.
Hunter faces sexual assault charges in NSW court
Robert Collin Wallace, a 42-year-old hunter from NSW, has been charged with multiple sexual assault offences following a police investigation. The accused appeared in Queanbeyan Local Court and will face further proceedings in August.
$60M Drug Bust: 18 Charged in WA-NSW Police Operation
In a major cross-state operation, Australian police have seized 268kg of illicit drugs and charged eighteen people, dealing a massive blow to organised crime networks.
Geelong tribute cricket bat stolen in brazen teen theft
Shocking CCTV footage captures teenagers stealing a commemorative cricket bat honouring a Geelong local's memory in a brazen daylight theft that's sparked community outrage.
Townsville Court: Tuesday's Most Shocking Cases
From domestic violence breaches to drug possession and traffic offences - here's who faced justice at Townsville Magistrates Court this Tuesday.
Melbourne's Youth Gang Crisis: 610 Members Driving Crime Surge
Exclusive: Victoria's police chief discloses alarming data showing 610 youth gang members are driving Melbourne's crime wave, with new strategies to tackle the escalating crisis.
Police Dog Duke tracks down alleged car thief in Cairns
A Queensland police dog named Duke has tracked down an alleged car thief following a series of fuel and liquor thefts across Cairns suburbs in a dramatic overnight operation.
Geelong Uber carjacking: 3+ years prison for Highton attack
A Geelong man has been sentenced to more than three years behind bars after carjacking an Uber driver at knifepoint in a terrifying Highton robbery that left the victim traumatised.
Townsville man Clinton Ahang applies for bail in court
Clinton James Ahang's bail application unfolds in Townsville court as he faces multiple serious charges including drug possession and property offences.
Mandurah mother firebombed twice, suffers horrific burns
A Mandurah mother suffers horrific burns after her home and car were deliberately set alight in two separate firebombing attacks within one week, leaving the community in shock.
Nazi symbol scratched on veteran's son's Tesla in Perth
The son of a World War II veteran has spoken out after discovering a Nazi symbol scratched into his family's Tesla while parked at a Perth shopping centre, calling the act 'disgusting' and 'personal'.
Mike Amor rides with Victoria Police in crime crisis probe
Join 7NEWS reporter Mike Amor as he embeds with Victoria Police, uncovering the harsh reality of the state's escalating crime wave in exclusive frontline access.
Illawarra Traffic Chaos: Live Crash Updates & Delays
Breaking news from the Illawarra Mercury traffic blog: Multiple vehicle collisions and significant delays are causing major disruptions across the region's road network this afternoon.
Geelong thug jailed for armed home invasion
Abynei Lacey's drug-fuelled home invasion in Lovely Banks ends with prison sentence as judge condemns 'terrifying' armed robbery that traumatised local family.
Perth's pickpocket plague targets tourists in CBD
Exclusive investigation reveals organised pickpocket gangs are plaguing Perth's CBD, with tourists becoming prime targets in sophisticated theft operations across the city.
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