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Police have responded to the second fatal shooting in as many days south of Brisbane. (Tony McDonough/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumMan fatally shot in suspected targeted attack

The second fatal shooting in as many days south of a major capital has police calling for anyone who left the scene or with other information to come forward.

Lloyd Jones

Teams of police have searched heavy terrain to locate the body of alleged police killer Dezi Freeman (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)

CrimePremiumPolice carry out search for Dezi Freeman's body

Cadaver dogs have been deployed in the latest search for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman, as efforts shift toward locating the fugitive's body.

Allanah Sciberras

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newsPremiumNeo-Nazi clashes with media at airport

Matthew Gruter has landed in South Africa after Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke cancelled his visa for participating in a widely condemned anti-Jewish demonstration.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer, Pamela Rontziokos

Kieren Daniel Mittelheuser, who is charged with accessory after the fact to murder in relation to the death of Pheobe Bishop, has applied for bail in court.

COURTPremiumCourt blow in Pheobe Bishop case

One of three people facing charges in relation to the death of teenager Pheobe Bishop has suffered a massive setback in court.

Blake Antrobus

The man ran away after the alleged assault. NewsWire/Glenn Campbell

crimePremiumMan charged after girl allegedly ‘grabbed’

Police have charged a 21-year-old man after he allegedly grabbed a 12-year-old girl walking on a path.

Pamela Rontziokos

WA College of Agriculture Narrogin graduate Zaria Frances, 17, was presented with the WASIA Neville Munns Scholarship by WASIA life member Eddie McEllister.

Ag students excelPremiumWA College of Agriculture students shearing success

Five students from WA’s agricultural colleges have been recognised for their outstanding skills in shearing and wool handling, receiving the WA Shearing Industry Association’s Neville Munns Scholarship awards.

Bob Garnant

Police now believe Dezi Freeman may be dead.

The NightlyCops drop bombshell update on hunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

The months-long search for fugitive Dezi Freeman wanted over the shooting deaths of two policeman has taken a grim turn with police revealing they have switched the focus of the search.

Peta Rasdien

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newsPremiumQantas aircraft out of storage after six years

Qantas’ final superjumbo A380 is set to return to the skies after nearly six years in storage, offering Aussies daily flights on a key US route.

Pamela Rontziokos

Detectives believe it was a targeted attack related to illicit tobacco products. 

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Perth’s tobacco war escalates as gun fired in Perth suburb

Organised crime detectives swarmed a suburb in Perth’s north-east after a man brandished a gun and fired it at a commercial premises in the early hours of Friday morning.

Hannah Cross

Police now believe Dezi Freeman may be dead.

VIC NewsCops drop bombshell update on hunt for fugitive Dezi Freeman

The months-long search for fugitive Dezi Freeman wanted over the shooting deaths of two policeman has taken a grim turn with police revealing they have switched the focus of the search.

Peta Rasdien

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BreakingPremiumHigh-profile man found guilty of rapes

A high-profile Melbourne man has been found guilty of raping a woman twice after a house party, with the jury rejecting his claim of mistaken identity.

Liam Beatty

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Emily Watt

More heavy rains are expected as the death toll from floods across Asia continues to grow. (AP PHOTO)

Natural DisastersPremiumAsia floods death toll passes 1500, more rain expected

The death toll from floods in parts of Asia has surpassed 1500, as meteorologists warn of renewed rainfall.

Ade Yuandha and Niniek Karmini

AC/DC rock Optus Stadium.

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Rock gods AC/DC Power Up Perth with all-time classic gig

The legendary band showed why they are an unstoppable force, belting out classic hits to shake Optus Stadium all night long.

Matthew Hogan

There are worries children charged with adult crimes under new laws will be jailed for life. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumFears kids will face life behind bars under tough laws

Underage teens could now face life behind bars after new laws passed a state parliament as its government fights to get a grip on surging crime rates.

Allanah Sciberras

William Swale objects to speaking at an inquest into five deaths ensuing from his diabetic episode. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumDiabetic driver in bid to dodge five-death inquest

A diabetic man previously charged over a crash that killed five following an episode will legally challenge being called as a witness in an inquest.

Emily Woods

A jury has taken less than two days to find a man from a high-profile family guilty of rape. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumMan from high-profile family found guilty of rape

Jurors have returned their verdicts in the rape trial of a man from a high-profile family after deliberating for less than two days.

Tara Cosoleto

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BREAKINGPremiumCops’ huge update on search for Dezi Freeman

Police have revealed a huge update on their search for wanted fugitive and alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman.

Alexandra Feiam

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NEWSBig porn change coming to Australia

How Australians can access pornography will change within weeks under sweeping new online safety rules.

Andrew Hedgman

Police are preparing a report for the Coroner after a woman’s death in Murphy Crescent, Whyalla Stuart. 7NEWS

NEWSPremiumWoman dies after being attacked by dog

Paramedics were unable to save a woman who was mauled by a dog at a home on the Eyre Peninsula.

Rhiannon Lewin

New York Attorney General Letitia James had initially pleaded not guilty to charges of bank fraud. (AP PHOTO)

CrimePremiumJury rejects second case against NY A-G Letitia James

A grand jury's rejection of the mortgage fraud case against New York Attorney-General Letitia James is the latest legal stumble by the US Justice Department.

Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward

Emergency services at the scene the crash.

WA NEWSPremiumShocking scene as car overturns in Perth’s north-east

A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash in Perth’s north-east overnight.

Jessica Evensen

Chilling theory about creepy masks found on billionaire paedophile's private island

The NightlyChilling theory about creepy masks found at Epstein’s lair

Just released images of a bizarre room on sex trafficker Jeffrey Esptein’s private island have sparked further speculation about his depraved lifestyle. 

Peta Rasdien

Chilling theory about creepy masks found on billionaire paedophile's private island

World NewsVideoCommentsChilling theory about creepy masks found at Epstein’s lair

Just released images of a bizarre room on sex trafficker Jeffrey Esptein’s private island have sparked further speculation about his depraved lifestyle. 

Peta Rasdien