$2m spent on failed national police museum plan
An exclusive report reveals over $2 million in proceeds of crime funds was spent on planning a national police museum in Canberra before the project was axed due to a cost blowout to $50 million.
An exclusive report reveals over $2 million in proceeds of crime funds was spent on planning a national police museum in Canberra before the project was axed due to a cost blowout to $50 million.
Revelations that a key AFP surveillance team was disbanded before the Bondi Junction attack have triggered urgent calls for more federal police funding. Read the full report.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is poised to reverse his opposition to a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack, following intense pressure from Labor figures and victims' families. Read the latest developments.
A homicide investigation is underway in Geelong after police discovered the body of a 41-year-old Norlane man. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward.
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 21-year-old Perth man faces court charged with possessing violent extremist material following a joint counter-terrorism investigation. He was also accused of breaching bail. Read the latest details.
The ACT Ombudsman opens a separate inquiry into police practices after an Aboriginal teen was arrested at gunpoint in a case of mistaken identity. Read the latest on the dual investigations.
Australian Federal Police Association warns 5% budget cuts would hollow out critical roles in cybercrime and counter-terrorism, creating immediate security risks.
The death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner on a Carnival cruise ship has been officially declared a homicide by mechanical asphyxiation. Her 16-year-old step-brother is a suspect as the FBI investigation continues.
Federal police arrest three men for allegedly threatening PM Anthony Albanese and MPs. AFP warns criminal behaviour 'will not be tolerated'. Follow for updates.
A 29-year-old man is fighting for life after a hit-and-run in Logan. The driver initially fled but later contacted emergency services. Get the latest updates.
Court-ordered release of Epstein's Bondi files reveals previously sealed documents. Australian authorities continue international investigation into global network.
WorkSafe launches investigation into Byford John Calvin School after used needle discovery sparks health concerns. School implements safety measures.
A 57-year-old photographer faces multiple charges including sexual assault after meeting a woman through social media. Case reopened as part of ACT police review into sexual assault handling.
Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered at a Berserker property. The circumstances remain unclear. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
An elderly woman has died after being hit by a car in a Melbourne medical centre carpark. Police are investigating the tragic incident that occurred on Thursday afternoon.
Lau Juel Hansen discharged of all child abuse material charges after police investigation. Read the full court outcome and legal details.
Cairns Supreme Court hears how police whittled down 219 vehicles using CCTV and phone data in the Toyah Cordingley murder investigation. Key witnesses describe seeing an Indian man at Wangetti Beach.
Perth City Council initiates urgent workplace culture investigation after Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas's surprise motion. Full details on the internal review and its implications.
Canggu's Clandestino Hostel addresses the fatal mass illness event. A 25-year-old backpacker was found dead, ten others hospitalised. Police investigation continues.
Arson squad investigates suspicious fire at Nurture Through Nature childcare centre in Balga. One person assisting police with enquiries. Community shocked by deliberate attack.
A 17-year-old girl has died after being struck by a white ute that fled the scene in Margate. Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
A lighting cable crashed onto Perth's new $105m Boorloo Bridge, forcing immediate closure. No injuries reported as authorities investigate the cause. Read the latest.
Queensland Police release images of man wanted over alleged assault at Palm Cove nightclub. Witnesses urged to come forward with information.
WA Police are investigating multiple serious crashes across Perth, including a two-year-old struck by a ute in Bayswater. Emergency services responded to several incidents overnight.
Three young children perished in a devastating house fire in Sanson, New Zealand. Police are treating the tragedy as a suspected murder-suicide as community rallies around grieving mother.
WA Police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate Jason James Cockie, 53, who may assist with an ongoing investigation. Last seen in Ballajura area. Do not approach.
A demolition derby at the Walcha Showground turned to tragedy after a car crashed into a grandstand, leaving a 54-year-old man critical and 12 others injured. The driver's brother says he 'blacked out'.
Shocking violence erupted at Left Bank restaurant in Southbank, leaving four NSW men with injuries. Police investigate as brawl footage shows chaos unfolding.
ATSB releases security footage showing tragic final moments of Shellharbour Airport plane crash that killed three. Investigation continues into cause.