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.
South Australian police return to remote Yunta property in intensified search for missing 12-year-old Gus Lamont, with specialist resources deployed in the ongoing investigation.
The iconic Lovedale Long Lunch, a staple of the Hunter Valley's culinary calendar for decades, will not return in 2026. Discover why this beloved food and wine festival is ending and what it means for the local community.
A tense seven-hour police operation in Geelong's Corio suburb concludes with one man in custody after specialist negotiators and tactical officers successfully resolve the dangerous situation.
A wild police pursuit through Illawarra ended with officers deploying a Taser on a 26-year-old man and arresting two people following a dramatic car stop on the Princes Highway.
A Cessnock man's violent road rage attack involving a knife has resulted in a prison sentence. Discover the shocking details of the incident that left another driver seriously injured.
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.
Western Australia's police force faces an unprecedented exodus as undervalued officers leave the service, creating a staffing crisis that threatens community safety across the state.
Cessnock residents face financial strain as council proposes massive 40% rate increase over three years, citing infrastructure costs and financial pressures.
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.
A Townsville police officer has been hospitalised after a dramatic stolen vehicle incident in Rosslea that saw multiple cars stolen and a dangerous police pursuit through suburban streets.
A shocking police pursuit in Perth's northern suburbs ended violently when a hatchback driver deliberately collided with a marked police vehicle despite flashing lights and sirens.
A repeat disqualified driver led police on a dangerous pursuit through East Maitland before crashing into a ute, marking another chapter in his extensive traffic offence history.
Western Australia Police establish specialised team to combat hate crimes and support vulnerable communities with enhanced protection and reporting measures.
Christopher James McLoughney faces murder charges following the discovery of a woman's body in Lake Rhukaya near Cessnock, as police continue their investigation into the tragic incident.
A man has been formally charged with murder following a violent incident near Cessnock in the Hunter Valley region. Christopher James McLoughney remains in custody as police continue their investigation.
A tense police manhunt across Newcastle has concluded with the arrest of 38-year-old Christopher James McLoughney following an alleged domestic violence incident and dramatic escape attempt.
Police are hunting a man after a 31-year-old woman was found dead with horrific injuries in Cessnock, in what appears to be another devastating case of domestic violence in regional NSW.
Western Australia's road safety operation has caught over 30 impaired motorists during a targeted two-weekend campaign, with police warning of zero tolerance for dangerous driving behaviour.
Chaos erupted at a Byford Halloween party when multiple police officers were assaulted while responding to an out-of-control gathering. Two officers required medical treatment following the violent confrontation.
Canberra police have uncovered a significant theft operation, seizing over $50,000 worth of stolen merchandise including power tools, bicycles, and construction equipment in a targeted raid on a Monash property.
An in-depth analysis reveals concerns about the substance behind new AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett's reform agenda and whether it can deliver real change.
Exclusive footage reveals the terrifying moments when a stolen car crashed into a tree after a high-speed police pursuit through Adelaide's northern suburbs, leaving two teenagers hospitalised.
Geelong Highway Patrol announces major road safety blitz targeting speeding, drink and drug driving during Melbourne Cup celebrations. Multiple checkpoints planned across the region.
A man who brutally assaulted a correctional officer at Cessnock Correctional Centre has avoided prison, receiving a community corrections order instead. The decision has raised questions about justice for frontline prison workers.
Newcastle police have executed a search warrant at a Waratah West property after receiving multiple reports of a firearm being discharged in the residential area. The operation led to the seizure of evidence as investigations continue.
Prison officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre have launched strike action, protesting what they call an 'unacceptable' sentence given to an inmate who assaulted staff members.
A Perth man has been charged after allegedly shining a dangerous high-powered laser at a police aircraft during a flight over East Cannington, putting pilots and public safety at risk.
A major development in the Cessnock PCYC fire case as police arrest a man in Kurri Kurri. Latest updates on the suspicious blaze that rocked the Hunter Valley community.
The founder of a popular NSW festival is challenging police tactics, claiming sniffer dogs and strip searches are causing trauma and violating rights at music events across the state.