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ACT police arrested the motorbike rider for doing burnouts in the carpark of a police station.

Dramatic arrest after trail bike burnouts at police station

A group of rogue trail bike riders have fallen foul of the law after doing burnouts in the car park of a major police station.

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The discovery of a body in NSW bushland has ended the search for six-year-old Airlie Montgomery.

‘Crying’: Final moments before 6yo’s tragic death

A small town community is in shock after six-year-old Airlie Montgomery’s body was found in waters at a popular bushwalking area of the NSW South Coast.

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Lilie James was found with major head injuries in the bathroom of an elite Sydney private school.

Major move after 'outgoing' coach found dead at Sydney school

It’s believed Lilie James was murdered by her ex-boyfriend before he took his own life.

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A man has died following a stand-off with police in Tamworth in northern NSW.

Welfare check discovers body with multiple stab wounds

Police have arrested and charged a man with murder after a welfare check uncovered a body with multiple stab wounds.

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The discovery of a body in NSW bushland has ended the search for six-year-old Airlie Montgomery.

‘Absolute tragedy’: Details emerge after missing 6yo’s death

Police are treating the death of little Airlie Montgomery as a tragic accident. 

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A woman is fighting for life after being hit by a car on a busy road in Thornbury, Melbourne.

Woman hit by ute left fighting for life in Melbourne

A woman has been left with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a ute on a busy thoroughfare during the morning peak in Melbourne.

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Seven people have been arrested in relation to an alleged brawl and stabbing.

Man stabbed, seven arrested after early morning brawl

A man is in hospital under police guard after being stabbed in alleged suburban brawl in the early hours of Monday morning, with seven people now being held by police.

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Crystal Beale's body was found in a river after she had been out at a family dinner. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE)

Family ‘want answers’ after mum’s body found in river

A homicide investigation has been launched after a woman's body was found in a river, with a post mortem indicating her death was suspicious.

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A second man has been arrested over a pursuit with shots allegedly fired into a police car's bonnet. (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE)

Police dog Eddie killed in hit and run

A manhunt is on for a driver after a police dog was killed in a hit-and-run during an operational shift.

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AFP Acting Superintendent Aviation Shona Davis said they had a zero-tolerance policy to violent or abusive behaviour towards workers or any travellers inside airport precincts. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Bali-bound traveller bashes female Perth Airport employee

The 43-year-old grabbed her by the throat, pulled her to the ground and kicked her.

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A Border Force employee was arrested in conjunction with alleged illegal activity.

Border Force employee alleged double agent for drug dealer

An Australian Border Force employee has been arrested after allegedly working as a double agent for a drug dealer and conspiring to import nearly 7kg of cocaine into Australia.

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Victoria is introducing tough new bail laws to tackle rising crime rates.

'Toughest bail laws in Australia' to crackdown on crime

Tough new bail laws will be rushed through parliament as a state government grapples with community anger over rising crime rates.

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Terror plot conspiracy theory points to a deeper issue

Why would a senior academic accuse Israel of orchestrating the Sydney caravan terror plot?

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A woman was arrested and had a snake down her pants police will allege.

Woman arrested as police find python in woman’s pants

Transit police officers have been left in shock after arresting a woman on a train who then claimed to have a snake in her pants, and she was not joking. 

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A caravan packed with explosives was found abandoned on a semi-rural road. (HANDOUT/ABC NEWS)

Former bikie boss charged amid raids over explosives-laden caravan

The 32-year-old is among those arrested by police in sweeping raids across Sydney.

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