Crime and Public Safety

Veteran broadcast Alan Jones is now facing 44 charges in total as his trial starts to move through the courts.

A teenager has been charged after police allege a group of youths stole cars and wielded machetes in a NSW country town while filming video.

The government is telling Victorians to put machetes and dangerous knives in bins.

New crime figures show sexual assault up 136 percent since 2015 and retail theft climbing steadily, even as property offences like break-ins and car theft fall.

A man with a disability was killed in his own home at a South Australian public housing property in June.

The announcement on the weekend comes after the alleged murder of two children in Melbourne by a machete-wielding gang.

During the Victoria Liberal conference, party leaders re-emphasised their focus on crime.

A two-year investigation has led to the arrest of two Australians accused of arming West Papuan militants who kidnapped Phillip Mehrtens in 2023.

The Melbourne magistrate found his threats went beyond political commentary and were intended to intimidate.

Australians are warned against travelling to Nepal following violent demonstrations that left at least 19 dead and forced the prime minister to resign.

Police have arrested 2 men, who they allege are members of a criminal syndicate, for importing large quantities of tobacco-related products.

Minns has ruled out supporting changes to gun legislation in the state.

A joint operation by several law enforcement agencies found the teen allegedly in possession of violent extremist material on his electronic devices.

A senior officer has described people using legitimate protest to mask violent intent as ‘gutless’ and says there will be an increased presence this weekend.

Police allege a 27-year-old man directed anti-Semitic attacks on a Sydney synagogue, childcare centre and school, leaving the community in fear.

The Seven West chairman has been ordered to cover millions in legal costs after backing the war veteran’s failed lawsuit.

The discussion on crime comes after a machete ban came into force in Victoria.

Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles died from methanol poisoning in a mass drink-spiking event while travelling in Laos in 2024.

The clash between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters, which descended into violence, took place on Father’s Day.

The violent crime took place just after Victoria’s machete ban came into force.

Veteran broadcast Alan Jones is now facing 44 charges in total as his trial starts to move through the courts.

A teenager has been charged after police allege a group of youths stole cars and wielded machetes in a NSW country town while filming video.

The government is telling Victorians to put machetes and dangerous knives in bins.

New crime figures show sexual assault up 136 percent since 2015 and retail theft climbing steadily, even as property offences like break-ins and car theft fall.

A man with a disability was killed in his own home at a South Australian public housing property in June.

The announcement on the weekend comes after the alleged murder of two children in Melbourne by a machete-wielding gang.

During the Victoria Liberal conference, party leaders re-emphasised their focus on crime.

A two-year investigation has led to the arrest of two Australians accused of arming West Papuan militants who kidnapped Phillip Mehrtens in 2023.

The Melbourne magistrate found his threats went beyond political commentary and were intended to intimidate.

Australians are warned against travelling to Nepal following violent demonstrations that left at least 19 dead and forced the prime minister to resign.

Police have arrested 2 men, who they allege are members of a criminal syndicate, for importing large quantities of tobacco-related products.

Minns has ruled out supporting changes to gun legislation in the state.

A joint operation by several law enforcement agencies found the teen allegedly in possession of violent extremist material on his electronic devices.

A senior officer has described people using legitimate protest to mask violent intent as ‘gutless’ and says there will be an increased presence this weekend.

Police allege a 27-year-old man directed anti-Semitic attacks on a Sydney synagogue, childcare centre and school, leaving the community in fear.

The Seven West chairman has been ordered to cover millions in legal costs after backing the war veteran’s failed lawsuit.

The discussion on crime comes after a machete ban came into force in Victoria.

Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles died from methanol poisoning in a mass drink-spiking event while travelling in Laos in 2024.

The clash between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters, which descended into violence, took place on Father’s Day.

The violent crime took place just after Victoria’s machete ban came into force.