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.
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Dementia Becomes Australia's Leading Cause of Death
New ABS data reveals dementia has surpassed coronary heart disease as Australia's primary cause of death. Learn about the concerning trends and what this means for public health.
Sydney women charged in $70m fortune teller scam
Two Sydney women face court over an alleged $70 million fortune teller scam targeting the Vietnamese community. Police seized gold bars and luxury items in raids.
Australia Post Alert: Christmas Parcel Delivery Scams
Australia Post warns of sophisticated parcel delivery scams ahead of Christmas. Learn how to protect your personal and financial information from fraudsters.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for WA's Kimberly Region
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Western Australia's Kimberly and interior districts. Residents urged to take immediate safety precautions.
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.
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.
Monsoon season approaches Cairns with cooling showers
Far North Queensland prepares for cooling showers as monsoon conditions develop, bringing welcome relief from humidity while experts monitor tropical activity.
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.
Perth Storm Crisis: Flash Flooding & Hail Threat
Western Australia faces another round of dangerous weather as the Bureau of Meteorology issues severe storm warnings for Perth and surrounding regions, with potential flash flooding and damaging hail.
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.
Barrack Point man charged over $140K crypto theft
A 35-year-old Barrack Point man has been charged following a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft investigation involving nearly $140,000 in digital assets. Police allege the accused used fake identities to drain victims' crypto wallets in a calculated sche
Couple sentenced for attempted $80k insurance fraud
A Fraser Reymond Cross and Rebecca Ann Buckridge's elaborate boat sinking plot to claim $80,000 insurance payout ends with criminal convictions and stern judicial warning.
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.
Perth thunderstorm alert: damaging winds forecast
Western Australia's capital faces a wild weather showdown with thunderstorms, damaging winds up to 100km/h, and potential hail threatening the Perth metropolitan area and regions.
BoM defends $30M website upgrade amid criticism
The Bureau of Meteorology responds to harsh criticism of its controversial website overhaul, defending the $30 million upgrade as essential for Australia's weather forecasting future.
Geelong Weather: Sunny start, possible afternoon showers
Geelong residents should prepare for a mixed bag of weather conditions today, from morning sunshine to potential afternoon showers and brisk winds. Get the full forecast and planning tips.
WA Premier demands BOM probe after $41m website failure
Western Australia's leader calls for urgent probe into Bureau of Meteorology's disastrous $41 million website upgrade that left farmers and emergency services in the dark during critical weather events.
Hunter accountant admits $850k fraud scheme
A Hunter Region accountant has admitted to orchestrating an elaborate $850,000 fraud scheme, leaving local businesses reeling and facing potential jail time after systematic theft spanning years.
WA Summer Drowning Scare: Shocking Stats Revealed
New data exposes alarming near-drowning incidents across Western Australia during last summer, with children and river locations posing the highest risk.
WA Thunderstorm Stars in BOM's 2025 Calendar
The Bureau of Meteorology's stunning 2025 calendar features a breathtaking photograph of Western Australia's dramatic thunderstorm activity, showcasing nature's raw power and beauty.
Perth fraud accused seeks judge-only trial over $500K claims
Accused fraudster Christopher Michael Brown seeks to avoid a jury trial as he faces serious theft charges involving nearly half a million dollars in Perth District Court.
BOM website overhaul triggers widespread Australian backlash
The Bureau of Meteorology's controversial website redesign has triggered widespread backlash from weather-dependent Australians who say crucial forecasting details have been buried.
Perth's soaking October: Rainfall soars, temps plummet
Perth has endured an unseasonably cold and wet October with rainfall totals soaring 67% above average while temperatures plummeted below normal, marking one of the soggiest starts to spring in recent memory.
Perth fund manager jailed for multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme
Former Nedlands financial advisor Chris Marco has been sentenced to prison for operating a sophisticated Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of millions, with victims including his own family members and friends.
Ex-Children's Centre Director Jailed for Theft
A former Weston Creek Children's Centre director has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to stealing over $150,000 from the community facility.
Aged Care Worker Accused of Stealing from Elderly Patient
A Gold Coast aged care worker faces serious allegations after being accused of systematically stealing thousands from an elderly dementia patient in a disturbing breach of trust.
Queensland sex crimes surge 12% in alarming new data
New Queensland crime statistics show a disturbing 12% surge in sexual assaults across the state, with regional areas recording the most significant increases.
ACT sexual assault and family violence reports surge
New statistics reveal alarming increases in sexual assault and family violence reports across the Australian Capital Territory, prompting urgent calls for action and support services.
Canberra Crime Trends: 10 Years of Police Data Revealed
Exclusive analysis of 10 years of ACT police data exposes dramatic shifts in Canberra's crime landscape, from rising property offences to changing drug patterns in the nation's capital.
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