Man arrested over Canberra pipe bombs
A 41-year-old Belconnen man faces charges after police allege he built over a dozen pipe bombs found in north Canberra. Read the latest on the ongoing investigation.
A 41-year-old Belconnen man faces charges after police allege he built over a dozen pipe bombs found in north Canberra. Read the latest on the ongoing investigation.
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says major redevelopments by large, listed firms like Scentre Group will deliver better community amenities and housing faster for Canberra. Read the latest on Woden and Belconnen plans.
A 50-year-old man arrested for alleged assault in Gungahlin, while a 47-year-old Ainslie man faces charges for bail breach and imitation firearm possession. Both due in ACT Magistrates Court.
A 31-year-old Springfield man has been charged with multiple offences after police allegedly found a stolen motorcycle, heroin, ice and a firearm during searches on the Central Coast. He was refused bail.
A major Canberra bus timetable overhaul will cut over 180 weekday services from February 2026, adding up to 20 minutes to some commutes, as Transport Canberra aims to shore up reliability during Commonwealth Avenue bridge works. Check your new route now.
ACT Policing is investigating the discovery of 17 explosive devices in Canberra's north and south. Authorities urge the public to stay vigilant and report suspicious items immediately.
A Gawler West man faces charges after allegedly smashing into the Two Wells Post Office, stealing mail while the local police station was closed for renovations. Read the latest details.
A 22-year-old woman is in custody following an alleged knife attack on a man at a Young Street venue in Carrington. The victim was hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 25-year-old man faces court after two alleged armed robberies on William Street, Raymond Terrace, where an employee was assaulted with a metal pole. Police continue investigations.
A 49-year-old man faces court after Raptor Squad officers intercepted an allegedly stolen motorbike in Cessnock, seizing methamphetamine. Read the full details of the police operation.
ACT Police responded to a bomb threat in Duffy, seizing a suspicious device. The incident is not linked to recent pipe bombs found in Belconnen. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A Western Suburbs man faces serious charges after police allegedly found a working firearm disguised as a smartphone. Read the full details of the shocking discovery.
A 63-year-old high school teacher has been refused bail after police uncovered an alleged plan to sexually assault two children. He is due in court Thursday.
Nearly a dozen pipe bombs discovered on Canberra footpaths and parks. Police urge public not to touch devices and call triple zero immediately. Full details.
ACT Police warn the public after several identical pipe bombs are discovered on paths near Lake Ginninderra. Authorities urge vigilance and immediate reporting of suspicious items.
Queensland Police issue a murder warrant for Wael Alfar after the body of carer Velvet Crystal Sky Pesu was found in Buccan. The accused was arrested in NSW after a dramatic police chase.
Zachariah Ugle, 18, faced court after allegedly firing a rifle at a Pinjarra home, sparking a major police lockdown. He was arrested on a Mandurah rooftop hours later. Read the latest.
Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland faces criminal charges after an alleged altercation with a rideshare driver on Sunset Boulevard. Get the latest details on the arrest and his court date.
Acclaimed Australian author Craig Silvey faces court over child exploitation material charges, prompting WA schools to remove his books from curriculums. Follow the latest.
Two 18-year-old men have been arrested and charged following a violent stabbing in Newcastle West. The victim, also 18, was found with wounds to his head and neck.
Former American football star and pharmaceutical professional Josh Cardiello has died suddenly at 30 from cardiac arrest, echoing his brother's death four years prior. His father calls for urgent heart screening reform.
A 46-year-old Brisbane carer was found dead with injuries at a Buccan property. A 36-year-old man has been arrested in NSW as Queensland police investigate the suspected murder.
A 34-year-old man arrested in Bondi Junction after wearing a suspicious vest has been charged. Police confirm the device was safe, days after the Bondi attacks.
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Canberra after a dramatic police pursuit through Tuggeranong. Police dogs found him hiding under a deck, and he now faces multiple charges.
A 41-year-old man has been charged following a dramatic stand-off with police in Perth's north-eastern suburbs, where he allegedly threatened officers with weapons. Read the full details of the incident.
A 27-year-old man has died after becoming unresponsive during a police arrest in Melbourne's north. Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the incident.
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a car fire at a rabbi's Melbourne home on Christmas Day. The vehicle displayed a 'Happy Chanukah' sign. Read the latest on this disturbing incident.
Protests erupt in major Australian cities as the US detains Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. While some condemn the action, others celebrate the authoritarian leader's downfall. Get the full story.
A 52-year-old man is in a critical condition after a medical episode following his arrest by NSW Police in Homebush. A critical incident investigation is now underway.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in US custody after a daring Delta Force operation in Caracas. Experts warn the unprecedented arrest sets a dangerous global precedent. Read the full breakdown.