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Police have declared the disappearance of Gus Lamont, 4, a major crime.

The 10 Gus Lamont questions that are still unanswered

South Australia Police’s bombshell announcement that investigators suspect Gus Lamont was killed – either deliberately or accidentally – by someone close to him was extraordinary and has created more questions.

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A man charged over a crash which killed two women had fled from a mental health facility.

Anger after mental health facility escapees tied to deaths

Serious questions are being asked of mental health services after two patients absconded from a Sydney hospital and were allegedly involved in three deaths.

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GUS LAMONT: Police say two family members have withdrawn cooperation with police.

Gus Lamont: Two family members now not assisting police

In a bombshell update, South Australian’s police commissioner has announced two family members have now withdrawn their cooperation as investigators search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont.

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A man died in a crash on the Bruce Highway.

Man killed as truck speeds head on into highway traffic

Drivers on a major highway in Queensland were forced to try and take evasive action after a horror scenario unfolded, leaving one person dead and another fighting for life.

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Multiple people have been stabbed in Merrylands.

Fatal ‘random’ stabbing rampage rocks suburban Sydney

Police have revealed a man with ‘known’ mental health issues was arrested after a random stabbing spree that left one person dead and others with serious injuries.

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Former NRL star Matt Utai was shot out the front of his Greenacre home.

NRL star critical after ‘targeted’ shooting

Former NRL star Matt Utai is reportedly fighting for life after being shot at least twice in a ‘targeted’ attack in south-western Sydney.

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CCTV has captured Chris Baghsarian being kidnapped in case of mistaken identity.

‘Million per cent certain’ kidnappers got wrong man: Police

The bizarre circumstances surrounding an elderly grandfather’s mistaken kidnapping in Sydney continue to evolve after police confirmed they believe he is still alive.

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CCTV footage of Chris Baghsarian being kidnapped in case of mistaken identity.

Terrifying vision as Sydney grandfather mistakenly kidnapped

Police are urging the kidnappers of an 85-year-old man who was abducted from his home to drop him at a hospital, amid grave fears for his safety.

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The incident occurred inside the Star Casino hotel car park

Chaos after car rampage in Sydney CBD hotel

A man has been taken into custody after dozens of high-end vehicles were totalled during a car rampage inside the Star Casino hotel.

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Footage from February 2024 shows a man sexually assualting a pig on a northern Victorian bacon farm.

Shocking update after Aussie farmer accused of raping pig

The 32-year-old was allegedly caught on cameras installed by animal rights activists sexually assaulting a pig, later named Olivia.

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Alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman

Major update in search for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman

Desmond ‘Dezi’ Freeman has not been seen since the fatal shooting of two police officers in August.

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Teenagers Leon Clune, 16, and Otis Clune, 14 were found dead alongside their parents Jarrod, 50, and Maiwenna, 49.

‘Loving’ family, three pets found dead at Mosman Park home

Police responded to ‘highly distressing’ scenes following the shock discovery of parents and two autistic teenage sons found dead in a suspected murder suicide.

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The Beaumont children (centre) disappeared on Australia Day 1966 after a trip to Glenelg Beach. Convicted sex offender Bill Cotton (left) was in a relationship with their mother Nancy and in their house on the day they disappeared.

Sex offender placed in Beaumont home on day kids vanished

For six decades, one man has been missing from the Beaumont children story — a convicted sex offender who was inside their home on the day they vanished. It’s time to put him back in the frame. 

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A man has been charged with three counts of rape and one count of alleged murder.

Police probe alleged rape, attempted murder on walking track

A man has been charged with attempted murder and rape after he allegedly assaulted a woman on a popular walking track.

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Accused Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram.

The two things accused Bondi gunman asked for in prison

Accused Bondi Beach terrorist Naveed Akram reportedly asked for only two things when he reached prison, revealed as NSW Police confirm an ‘extraordinary’ Philippines move as part of investigations.

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