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Man charged over knife threats in Canberra's Fyshwick

A 44-year-old Ainslie man faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing knives and threatening the public in Fyshwick. ACT Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the incident.

Man charged after Cairns police shooting

A 59-year-old Mooroobool man faces serious assault charges after being shot by police in Cairns. The incident occurred on Elphinstone St following reports of a man with a knife. Read the latest.

False Rumours Swirl After Bondi Beach Mass Shooting

In the wake of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, a flood of dangerous misinformation spread online, falsely identifying innocent people and promoting debunked conspiracy theories. Learn the facts.

Expanded police search powers for Geelong areas

Victoria Police granted new powers to stop and search without warrant in Geelong CBD, Corio, and Waurn Ponds to combat knife crime and public violence. The 12-month order starts April 26.

School Knife Incident, Deportation, Heatwave Warnings

A Melbourne high school was locked down after a student produced a knife. A neo-Nazi rally participant is deported. Severe heatwave warnings extend across multiple states. Stay informed with the latest.

Postcard Bandit Loses False Imprisonment Bid

Notorious bank robber Brenden 'Postcard Bandit' Abbott fails in false imprisonment lawsuit against WA but has prison sentence reduced by years. Read the court details.

Teddy Bear GPS Tracker Sparks Kidnapping Panic

A Townsville mother's GPS tracker hidden in a teddy bear triggered a massive police response after mistakenly indicating her child was kidnapped. The incident highlights technology pitfalls.

Student awarded $10k over false knife threat claims

A University of Canberra student receives $10,000 compensation after being forced from her accommodation following unsubstantiated knife threat allegations. Read the full tribunal findings.

Geelong man denied bail after Bell Park siege drama

A Geelong man has been denied bail following a dramatic police siege in Bell Park, facing serious charges including assault and false imprisonment after a domestic incident turned into an hours-long standoff.

Teen avoids charges over stadium knife

A 16-year-old boy caught with a 20cm knife outside Optus Stadium has avoided criminal charges through a police caution, sparking discussions about youth justice and concert security.

Drug dogs wrong 67% of time in Illawarra

Exclusive data reveals drug detection dogs in the Illawarra region are failing at an alarming rate, with 67% of searches finding no illegal substances, raising serious questions about police methods and civil liberties.

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