Man dies in police custody after Melbourne arrest
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 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 44-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound at a unit complex in Merrylands and died at the scene. Homicide detectives are investigating and appealing for information.
The Newcastle community is urged to assist in locating a missing teenager from Maryland. Follow live updates on the search and other local news from the Hunter Region.
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WA Police's Arson Squad is investigating a suspicious house fire on Sydenham Street in Rivervale. The blaze caused significant damage, with no injuries reported. Read the latest details.
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A 33-year-old WA teacher faces multiple charges for alleged persistent sexual abuse of a male student. She will appear in Mandurah Magistrates Court on January 27.
WA Police's arson squad is investigating a devastating fire that destroyed a Bentley home on Stannard Street. The blaze erupted following reports of an explosion. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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Perth Glory has sent young defender Khoa Ngo on loan to APIA Leichhardt as they begin trimming their A-League Men squad. Read about the club's roster strategy.
Police discovered a woman's body in a Goulburn home after a welfare check. Homicide detectives are investigating. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in a Joshua Street home in Goulburn on Saturday morning. Homicide Squad detectives have established a crime scene.
Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann is the major surprise in Australia's preliminary squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Selectors back injured stars Cummins, Hazlewood and David to recover in time.
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A 32-year-old man faces multiple charges after police seized $20,000 cash, methylamphetamine, heroin, GHB and stun guns during a firearms prohibition search in Cessnock. Read the full details.
Police appeal for public help to locate an elderly woman missing from Swansea. Follow live updates on this breaking news and other local stories from the Newcastle Herald.
Jofra Archer is named in England's T20 World Cup squad despite injury, while Jamie Smith is omitted after a tough Ashes series. Full squad details and analysis inside.
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A 26-year-old Perth woman is on the run after cutting her ankle monitor. Shanika Louise Williams faces 45 offences, including assault and stealing. Police warn public not to approach.
Manchester United's James Overy and QPR's Jaylan Pearman are among the 23 players selected for Australia's U23 squad for the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Qatar. Read the full squad list and tournament details.
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A Hells Angels sergeant-at-arms faces court after being arrested at Sydney International Airport, accused of breaching orders following a Maitland clubhouse 'takeover'. Read the latest on the police crackdown.
Jhye Richardson is set for his first Test in four years after being named in Australia's 12-man squad for the Boxing Day Ashes clash. Josh Inglis has been omitted despite a 3-0 series lead. Read the full team news.
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Jhye Richardson is in line for a Test return after four years, while Todd Murphy replaces Nathan Lyon. Pat Cummins is officially ruled out of the Boxing Day clash. Get the full squad details.
A man has died after being stabbed at a block of flats on Napier St in Fitzroy. Police are urging witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward as investigations continue.
A man has died following a stabbing and subsequent car collision in Clyde, Melbourne. Police have arrested a 27-year-old man as Homicide Squad detectives investigate the tragic incident. Contact Crime Stoppers with information.
Hundreds of teenagers caused chaos in Melbourne's southeast, storming a Woolworths before a massive brawl erupted on Mordialloc Beach. Police deployed riot squads and the AirWing. One teen arrested.
A 23-year-old man is assisting police after a dramatic pursuit through Cessnock's wine country, involving road spikes and a police dog squad. Read the full details of the incident.
A man in his 30s suffered burns in a Yanchep home explosion just before midnight. The property was significantly damaged and residents were evacuated. No criminality suspected.