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Brisbane shop owner fights off robbers in violent attack
A 68-year-old Brisbane shop owner, a cancer survivor, fought off two violent intruders posing as delivery drivers with a machete. Police call the calculated attack 'extremely unusual'.
Driver charged after fatal crash on Busselton's Marine Terrace
A 27-year-old Geographe man faces charges after a young woman died in a horror crash on Marine Terrace in Busselton. Police continue their investigation into the tragic incident.
Uber passenger ratings: What drivers really think
Rideshare drivers are rating passengers, affecting future ride availability. Discover the key behaviours that impact your score and what this trend means for customer service. Read more.
Elderly Woman Injured in Midland Crash, Police Appeal
An 81-year-old woman was hospitalised after a serious crash on Lloyd Street in Midland. Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Driver rams police car, flees scene in Townsville chase
A dramatic police chase unfolded in Townsville after a driver collided with a patrol vehicle and fled. The incident, captured on video, involved a major search operation. Read the full story.
Teen caught at 198km/h on Canberra highway
A provisional driver in Canberra was caught at 198km/h in a 90 zone, telling police he was 'being silly'. His licence was suspended and car seized.
Woman, 77, dies after being reversed over by own car in QLD
A 77-year-old woman has tragically died after being reversed over by her own Volkswagen in a Sunshine Coast car park just days before Christmas. Witnesses rushed to help. Read the full story.
Minister's driver blows 0.183, pleads guilty
The professional driver for NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has pleaded guilty after recording a blood alcohol reading more than three times the legal limit on the Far South Coast. Read the full details.
Teen flees stolen car crash, friend critically injured
A Cairns teen driver ran from a stolen car crash in Mooroobool, leaving his friend with near-fatal injuries. The court heard details of the shocking incident.
Disqualified driver caught on illegal e-bike in Norlane
A Norlane man faces court after police intercept him riding an illegally modified, high-powered e-bike while disqualified from driving. Read the full details of the Geelong incident.
$200k Study to Probe WA Motorist Behaviour
The WA Road Safety Commission invests $200,000 in market research to understand risky driver behaviour. The findings aim to shape future road safety campaigns and reduce fatalities.
WA Parents' Plea After Road Tragedies Take Their Children
Devastated WA parents share their grief after losing children in separate road crashes, urging all drivers to slow down and pay attention to prevent further fatalities.
Driver Critical After Ute Rollover in Canberra Suburb
A man is fighting for life after being ejected from his Mitsubishi Triton ute in a rollover crash on Fincham Crescent, Wanniassa. Police are urgently seeking witnesses.
Cairns agent used Uber doors as shield from driver
A Cairns real estate agent told a court he used his Uber's doors as a shield during a violent road rage attack. Read the shocking details of the assault and the legal outcome.
Driver charged after fatal Great Ocean Road collision
A man has been charged following a horrific head-on collision on Victoria's Great Ocean Road that claimed two lives. Read the latest on the tragedy.
Getaway driver's licence suspended indefinitely after fatal crash
A Canberra judge has ruled a getaway driver lacks the maturity to hold a licence after a fatal 2024 crash near Parliament House. Read the full sentencing details.
Woman dies after alleged deliberate hit-and-run on Sunshine Coast
A young woman has died after an alleged deliberate hit-and-run by an overseas tourist on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Police call it an 'intentional act'. Read the latest.
Piastri Seeks Equal McLaren Status After Norris Title Win
Oscar Piastri expects full fairness from McLaren in 2026 after his selfless, third-placed F1 championship campaign. The Aussie star reflects on the tight battle with teammate Lando Norris. Read more.
Five Teens Injured in Flagstone Car Rollover
Five teenagers aged 14 to 18 are in hospital after a serious single-vehicle rollover on a vacant block in Flagstone, south of Brisbane. Police are investigating.
Police stop stolen car with tyre deflator, arrest unlicensed driver
ACT Police deployed a tyre deflation device to stop a stolen Land Rover in Canberra. The 25-year-old driver, who allegedly never held a licence and was drug-affected, now faces multiple charges.
Geelong dad disqualified, caught with ice on school run
A disqualified driver from Geelong, Adam Kenshole, was caught with methamphetamine in his system while driving his children to school. Read the full court details.
Townsville woman charged over bus driver assault
A 21-year-old Townsville woman faces court over alleged assault on a bus driver. Police confirm charges laid following incident on Ross River Road.
Uber Eats driver convicted for attempted kiss
A former Uber Eats delivery driver has been convicted and fined $800 for attempting to kiss a customer at her front door in what the court called inappropriate conduct.
Hit-and-run driver jailed for Willetton schoolgirl crash
Tahira Shaheen's hit-and-run driver sentenced to 16 months jail. The Willetton schoolgirl tragedy highlights road safety concerns. Read the full court details.
Elderly driver charged over fatal crash that killed Geelong boy
An 84-year-old woman will face Geelong Magistrates' Court over a collision that claimed the life of six-year-old Rohan. The tragic incident has left the local community in mourning.
Townsville Court Cases: Prison Escapee, Drunk Driver
Townsville courts hear multiple cases including alleged prison escapee, drunk driving hotel manager, and woman accused of assaulting bus driver. Read the latest court outcomes.
Drunk woman assaults bus driver, passengers on ski trip
A 34-year-old woman's vodka-fuelled rampage on a Sydney snowfields bus led to assaults on driver and passengers, followed by disturbing behaviour at Jindabyne police station. Read the shocking details.
Woman charged over Townsville bus driver assault
A 20-year-old Townsville woman faces court over alleged assault and robbery of a 73-year-old bus driver. Police praise driver's courage during terrifying ordeal.
Fatal Crash on Sydney's North Shore Claims Life
An elderly woman has died and another is fighting for life after a two-car collision on River Rd in Northwood. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
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