Police

A 17yo has been charged with firearm offences.
NSW
Matt Shrivell

Police swoop as 17yo caught with stolen firearms

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with firearm offences after police swooped on a property and discovered a raft of stolen weapons. 

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Today show host Karl Stefanovic is renting his Noosa holiday house out at a cost of $1000 per night.
Australia
Max Corstorphan

Major search after Stefanovic’s daughter reported missing

A massive search, conducted on foot, by vehicle and with the assistance of a police helicopter has taken place after TV personality Karl Stefanovic reported his four-year-old daughter Harper was missing.

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Domestic violence and non-DV assaults peak on New Year’s Day, according to a report.
Police
Tess Ikonomou

The worst day for violence against women, kids is almost here

Experts are warning domestic violence attacks are likely to escalate on Christmas Day and New Year's Day, as new data reveals the extent of the increase.

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Queensland residents have been asked to enact their emergency plans.
Queensland
Matt Shrivell

‘PREPARE NOW’: Emergency alerts as flood waters surge

‘Warn neighbours’: Emergency alerts to prepare and act have been sent as floodwaters surge toward towns.

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A gunman is on the run after breaking into a home and opening fire in the kitchen.
Australia
Max Corstorphan

Residents hide as shots fired in terrifying home invasion

Two people have been forced to hide, fearing for their lives, as an intruder broke into their home and opened fire in the kitchen.

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ACT police were fired upon during the tense standoff.
ACT
Matt Shrivell

WATCH: Dramatic moment hunting arrow fired at police

Graphic footage has emerged of the moment police had to run for cover after a man used a high-powered bow to shoot an arrow at them.

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Former broadcaster Alan Jones said the allegations against him were "baseless or distort the truth". (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
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Australia
Duncan Murray and Neve Brissenden

'I am certainly not guilty’: Jones speaks outside court

A defiant Alan Jones has come out swinging against police and his accusers, labelling allegations he indecently assaulted 10 victims as baseless.

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Police made several arrests after raiding a magic mushroom lab.
NSW
Matt Shrivell

Massive magic mushroom haul as police raid apartment complex

Police have released incredible images of bags of money and an apartment full of magic mushrooms after they launched a series of raids and arrested a group of drug manufacturers. 

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The police air wing had to winch a girl aboard.
Victoria
Matt Shrivell

Air wing rescue as kids swept away on inflatable boards

The police air wing was involved in a dramatic rescue after a group of teenagers were swept out to sea on inflatable paddleboards. 

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A man has died and another has been injured in a crash in Sydney’s west.
NSW
Matt Shrivell

Horror scene after man killed as motorbike ploughs into bus

First responders were greeted with an awful crash scene after a motorbike went under a bus, killing a young man. 

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A child has drowned in a backyard swimming pool.
NSW
Matt Shrivell

Child fights for life after falling into swimming pool

Emergency services assisted the child who is in hospital fighting for life. 

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The crackdown includes a ban on flags of listed terrorist organisations. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Politics
Holly Hales

‘You don’t get to hide’: Premier’s protest crackdown

Protests will be banned outside places of worship, face covers will not be able to be worn and people won’t be able to glue themselves to roads under proposed laws to eliminate extremist and radical behaviour in one state.

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The man has been refused bail after the alleged kidnapping.
NSW
Matt Shrivell

Terror as woman kidnapped and bashed for two hours in car

A man has been charged after going on a rampage before allegedly kidnapping a woman in her car and driving for hours while threatening and bashing her.  

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Police took possession of multiple firearms during the search and seizure.
Queensland
Matt Shrivell

Cops discover handgun, taser, meth in car search

Police have intercepted a haul of illegal weapons and drugs after a man was stopped and searched in his car. 

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A teen has allegedly been sexually assaulted at Westfield Bondi Junction.
Australia
Max Corstorphan

Teen allegedly sexually assaulted at major shopping centre

A man has been charged after a 15-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at a Westfield shopping centre.

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