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Latest crime news stories in Australia and around the world including murder, stabbings and shootings, burglary, armed robbery, white collar crime, and other criminal news headlines. Our comprehensive coverage of the stories can include matters relating to police, courts and even politics.
Teenager among those charged over riot outside Sydney church
A teenager is the latest to be charged over the riot outside a Sydney church that followed the stabbing of a bishop last week.
national
Trump tried to 'corrupt' 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial gets under way
A defence lawyer countered by saying that Trump "was innocent" and that the case should never have been brought.
Donald Trump
A-League player Angel Torres charged with sexual assault
Torres, 24, who plays for the Central Coast Mariners, was arrested at a home in Terrigal, on the NSW Central Coast, yesterday.
courts
Government promises review into why accused killer was out on bail
Daniel Billings allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend while on bail facing a string of violent charges, including sexually assaulting and stalking her.
New South Wales
'Never again': Heartbroken mum's call for change at Bondi victim's funeral
The mother of a Bondi stabbing victim has decried the man who murdered the Sydney woman "right in front of her daughter".
national
Teens' deaths not properly investigated partly due to racial bias
The coroner said their families had been vindicated in pushing for answers despite being repeatedly dismissed.
Indigenous Australians
Two teens, one adult charged over luxury car thefts and 'post and boast' offences
A BMW Sedan and a white convertible Ferrari were stolen from a property on Old Northern Road in Dural between 3am and 3.45am on Tuesday, April 16.
national
Former cop accused of double murder doing it 'a bit tough'
Beau Lamarre-Condon has not entered a plea after being charged with killing Jessie Baird and Luke Davies in Sydney.
courts
More human remains believed to be slain student wash ashore
A torso and an arm were found by a citizen walking a remote tree-lined beach on Thursday morning, the sheriff's office said.
World
Man shot dead by police in rural Queensland threatened woman with rifle
A man who was shot dead by police in Queensland's Gladstone region yesterday had stolen two cars and threatened a woman with a loaded long-arm rifle earlier that morning.
queensland
CCTV captures moment stolen car crashes into fence in Victorian town
Police are searching for two unknown offenders.
Victoria
Embrace for Westfield victim's friend in beach tribute
Hundreds of boardriders paddled out into the sea as the sun rose for a striking tribute to the dead and wounded.
Sydney
Pizza shop destroyed by 'suspicious' fire in Melbourne
Within minutes the shop was fully involved in fire.
Melbourne
'Paddle-out' at Bondi Beach as community mourns Westfield victims
Locals were invited to take part in the morning event either in the ocean or on shore.
Stabbing
Police seeking two men over armed robbery of jewellery shop
Detectives have released CCTV images of the pair as they continue to investigate the hold-up.
robbery
Dad's anger as daughter allegedly murdered by ex
The father of a woman allegedly murdered by her former boyfriend has spoken of his anger after it was revealed the accused killer was on bail.
New South Wales
Arrests after images of 12 men released as police probe Wakeley church riot
Dozens of police were injured when a riot broke out following a stabbing at a western Sydney church last week.
riot
New Queensland top cop says policing is 'in his blood'
Queensland's new police commissioner Steve Gollschewski wants residents to be safe and feel safe.
queensland
Conflicting accounts over lead-up to school bus crash
A bus driver says he slowed to a near stop at an intersection west of Melbourne when a truck rammed into the back of his bus, seriously injuring eight students.
courts
Accused mushroom killer wants murder case in Morwell in regional Victoria
Erin Patterson wants to wait more than a year behind bars in order to have her committal hearing for murder and attempted murder charges heard closer to her home.
courts
Alarming attack on delivery driver caught on camera
In the heart of inner Sydney, anti-social behaviour and violence are growing, one local said.
Violence
Woman killed after car crashes into house, throwing her from bed and into backyard
A woman was in a "highly disordered mental state" when fleeing the scene of an accident after her speeding SUV slammed into a western Sydney home, killing the occupant, a court has heard.
courts
Five victims of Bondi stabbing attack remain in hospital, baby discharged
They all remain in a stable condition and are being treated at hospitals across Sydney.
Bondi
More than 50 weapons taken off NSW streets in major operation
Police cracked down on illegal weapons across NSW in a major operation.
Weapons
Police injured after collision with wounded driver on Gold Coast
The man fled after officers arrived at the scene of an alleged stabbing.
police
Thousands gather for sombre vigil to honour Bondi stabbing victims
Yixuan Cheng, Pikria Darchia, Faraz Tahir, Dawn Singleton, Jade Young and Ashlee Good were killed at the popular Westfield shopping centre in Sydney's east last Saturday.
Stabbing
X to fight Australian watchdog over stabbing content
The eSafety Commissioner had ordered X to remove some posts about the stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel.
social media
Man charged with 17 offences after allegedly threatening WA pub staff with rifle
A man has been charged with 17 offences after he allegedly threatened staff at a pub with a rifle, then assaulted another man.
WA police
NSW government announces support package for Bondi Westfield workers and businesses
The Minister for Industrial Relations announced measures designed to help the community get back on it's feet after almost a week of closures.
Stabbing
Cause of death remains unknown in alleged mushroom-related incident
The cause of Victorian mother Rachael Dixon's death remains unknown after police said the results of an autopsy conducted this week came back inconclusive.
Victoria
Third person charged over riot outside Sydney church
A 28-year-old and a 45-year-old have been charged by police, days after the first arrest in the riot investigation was made.
national
Six Bondi attack victims stable in hospital, beach vigil announced
The premier announced a vigil would be held at Bondi Beach tomorrow evening.
Bondi
Thomas Kelly's one-punch killer walks free from prison
Kelly's father Ralph now claims they were denied facts about Loveridge's time behind bars before the submission was made to the parole board.
Sydney
Second man charged over alleged murder of 21-year-old in Adelaide
Police arrested 51-year-old Brian Slann at a home in Elizabeth East around 10am today, where he was charged with the murder of 21-year-old William Holdback.
courts
Man jailed for life over role in 'haunting' toolbox murders loses appeal
The man will serve at least 30 years behind bars for his role in the gruesome deaths of two people in 2016.
courts
Police charge man after finding 200 tubs of magic mushrooms
The rooms in the home had allegedly been converted to cater to various stages of drug production, police also alleged.
national
'I need a drink': Alcoholic jailed after boy, 9, killed in crash
After the accident, Merrett asked: "Where am I? What's happened? I need a drink, I need a drink."
New South Wales
'I tried to help him': Bondi Junction security guard recalls moment colleague was stabbed
Security guard Muhammad Taha is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the stomach, but he'll never be the same after watching his co-worker stabbed to death.
national
Baby stabbed in Bondi Junction attack no longer in serious condition
The 9-month-old baby who was stabbed in the Bondi Junction attack on Saturday is now in a stable condition in Sydney Children's hospital.
Sydney
Two charged with co*ke supply months after alleged kidnapping plot
Four months after NSW police foiled an alleged kidnapping attempt and found 722kg of cocaine, two people have been arrested in Melbourne.
national
More human remains, believed those of missing woman, found on beach
The torso and an arm believed to belong to a 19-year-old woman who went missing after a date.
Missing
Man injured after hit with megaphone by protester in Melbourne
The assault unfolded after two men began taking down posters.
Victoria
Teenager accused of stabbing bishop to face bedside court hearing
The 16-year-old has been charged with a terrorist offence over the attack on Monday.
Stabbing
'Sorry': He served 17 years in jail for a crime he didn't commit
A British man who spent 17 years in prison for a rape he didn't commit dismissed an "unreserved apology".
World
Man charged over supplying hundreds of prohibited weapons to gangs
He is accused of illegally possessing 400 banned items such as samurai swords, flick knives and knuckle dusters.
Victoria
Daughter speaks out after dad left for dead in Perth hit-and-run
The daughter of a Perth man left for dead after thieves mowed him down with his own ute has pleaded for his attackers to hand themselves in.
national
Man charged after failed 900kg import ends in drugs washing up on NSW beaches
The bricks have been washing up since December 2023, with the most recent bricks found on April 1.
drugs
Teen girl arrested after violence unfolds at Melbourne shopping centre
A 15-year-old girl from Melton was allegedly assaulted, suffering minor injuries.
Melbourne
Police hunt for young offenders after man bashed, homes broken into
Police are hunting four alleged young offenders who allegedly assaulted a man who confronted them for trespassing in Brisbane.
Brisbane
Snowtown murders accomplice unable to venture out alone after being released
For the families of victims of the killings, Haydon's release marks an "apprehensive and fearful time".
Snowtown
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