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12 die as armed bandits roll getaway car then open fire on PNG police

Twelve men have died in Papua New Guinea after robbing a trade store in Kimbe, West New Britain province, and fleeing in a stolen vehicle. Police Commissioner David Manning said the vehicle rolled over, and survivors then opened fire on officers. Police have not said how many died in the crash and how many were shot. One man, believed to have led the group, survived and is in custody. Officers seized guns, stolen cash and ammunition. Manning urged young people in gangs to turn away from violence.

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‘Absolute loser’: Aus driveway feud erupts amid parking chaos

A tradie's ute was marked with pink spray paint in Freshwater, in Sydney's northern beaches, after it blocked a driveway. Tradie Rob Rakuc said the paint was likely permanent and would cost a couple of hundred dollars to remove. A Tesla on the same street was also reportedly sprayed. Online reaction was mixed, with some people backing the act and others saying it was illegal. Similar anger over parking has surfaced in Doonside and Narrabeen, where vehicles were also marked. Under NSW law, a basic graffiti offence carries a $440 fine.

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Live: Nine politicians get electorate office security upgrades after Haines attack

Nine federal parliamentarians will have security improvements made to their electorate offices after voicing concerns following an alleged attack on Helen Haines last week. Coverage of the developments is being updated through a live blog.

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Security reviews ramp up for MP offices on attack fears

At least nine MPs will have security upgrades for their electorate offices brought forward, Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has confirmed. The move follows an alleged attack last Monday on independent MP Helen Haines outside her Wangaratta office. Haines was struck repeatedly by a four-wheel drive and has lost both legs. She remains in a serious but stable condition in a Melbourne hospital, and police are examining the motive. Gallagher also urged social media companies to act on threats posted on their platforms against women in public life.

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US marine charged over Japanese woman's murder

Prosecutors have charged US Marine Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard over the death of Anna Yagi, a 39-year-old woman, in a hotel in Naha, Okinawa. Ballard is accused of killing her and taking her wallet and backpack on October 3. He has denied the allegations. The Marine force said it would cooperate fully with Japanese authorities. Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said officials are reviewing the off-base conduct code for US troops.

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Chris Brown avoids jail time over London nightclub brawl

Singer Chris Brown has been given an eight-month sentence, suspended for a year, for attacking a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub. Brown pleaded guilty to affray over the February 2023 attack at Tape, a private club in Mayfair. Video shown in court captured Brown striking Abraham Diaw twice in the head with a bottle. Judge Tony Baumgartner said Brown did not qualify for a custodial sentence, citing his guilty plea, stable employment and charity work. Brown's lawyer said he apologised to everyone at the club that night.

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Ex-councillor, One Nation candidate, farmer James Hanson dies in Queensland floodwaters

Former Fraser Coast councillor and One Nation candidate James Hansen, 57, has been found dead in a flooded creek in Queensland. He went missing on Monday after trying to cross flooded Smothering Creek on Boompa Road, near Maryborough. Police say a report will go to the coroner while investigations continue. Mr Hansen was a dairy farmer and served on Fraser Coast Regional Council for three terms. Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour paid tribute to him as a passionate advocate for rural producers. Severe weather and rising floodwaters continue to affect parts of Queensland.

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Boy, 13, stays locked up after Perth drive-by shooting charges

A 13-year-old boy accused of a drive-by shooting in Perth will stay in custody for the next six weeks. He chose not to apply for bail, and will remain at Banksia Hill Detention Centre. Police allege he fired more than 20 shots from a semi-automatic rifle into a Gosnells home on October 17, when seven people were inside. No one was seriously injured. The boy faces eight charges, including unlawful use of a firearm. Police have not yet found the weapon, and the boy will return to court in December.

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Convicted paedophile Allan Hopkins arrested and extradited to SA

Convicted paedophile Allan Hopkins, 47, has been arrested and extradited to South Australia. He was arrested in New South Wales in May 2024 after a police appeal for information. Hopkins is wanted in South Australia over alleged serious sexual offending against a child under 18. Police also said he was wanted for alleged offending in Victoria and Queensland. He is due to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

The Wire· TodayCrime

Crime, Chaos and Controversy: the pros and cons of working in the AFP

A new book examines the challenges and personal cost of a career with the Australian Federal Police. In Crime, Chaos and Controversy, retired AFP Commander Glen McEwen reflects on 35 years in law enforcement. His work included the response to the 2002 Bali bombings and the 2018 rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from a flooded cave in Thailand. McEwen was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in 2022, after the demands of the job took a significant toll on him.

Tasmania Police· TodayCrime

Hundreds of illegal firearms seized during national week of action

Tasmania Police joined law enforcement agencies across Australia and New Zealand in a week of coordinated action that seized hundreds of illegal firearms. Nationally, 603 whole firearms were seized, along with 61 privately manufactured or 3D printed firearms and 808 gel blasters or imitation firearms. In West Launceston, Taskforce Raven seized a sawn-off .22 calibre rifle and a privately manufactured firearm. A 31-year-old man was charged with firearms and minor drugs offences and is due to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on 23 December 2026.

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A 'dangerous dead end': MP concerns after attack

Fellow MPs in Canberra have paid emotional tributes to Helen Haines, who had both legs amputated after an alleged attack outside her electorate office in Wangaratta. Independent MP Monique Ryan said a man drove at Helen, while others ran to help and saved her life. Several MPs called for action on violence and abuse, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying rage and aggression are rising in politics and across public-facing work. Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described violence as an ugly, dangerous dead end for democracy.

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11-year-old among almost a dozen shot near university football stadium in Florida

Eleven people were shot near Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday night, police said. Six of the victims are juveniles, including an 11-year-old. No deaths have been reported. The shooting happened hours after a homecoming football game at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Police believe it may have stemmed from an altercation between two or three people, but it is unclear whether it was linked to the game. Police have asked the public for information and set up a tip hotline.

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Stevie Wonder sues ex-fiancee living rent-free in LA home

Stevie Wonder has asked a court to evict his former fiancee, Carmen Efferson, from his Los Angeles home. Court filings allege she has lived there rent-free for nearly four decades under an informal verbal agreement dating from July 1988. The dispute followed Efferson's refusal to allow an insurance inspector onto the property, after which Wonder's lawyers served a 30-day notice to leave. Wonder is asking a judge to end the verbal agreement, order the eviction and award damages and legal costs.

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Cop accused of taking over dead man’s home to stop squatters

A Florida police officer has been arrested and charged after investigators alleged he took control of a dead man's home and used the man's identity. Brian Louis Sguros, 35, an officer with the Lauderhill Police Department, is accused of renovating the property from August 2022 to February 2025 and paying its bills in the owner's name. Dennis West was found dead inside the home in July 2022. Sguros has been released on bond and placed on administrative leave without pay.

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Man believed to be in his 80s dies after being struck by train near Carlton station

A man believed to be in his eighties has died after being hit by a train close to Carlton station on Sunday afternoon. Police and paramedics were alerted around 1.50pm to Railway Parade, roughly 200 metres from the station, following a welfare concern. Paramedics attempted resuscitation, but the man could not be saved at the scene. He has yet to be formally identified. Investigators are examining what led to the death, including whether it may have been intentional or an unfortunate accident. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.

PerthNow Local· YesterdayPolitics

Anthony Albanese to lead tributes to Helen Haines in Federal Parliament a week on from alleged attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will lead tributes to Independent MP Helen Haines when Federal Parliament returns on Monday, a week after an alleged attack on her in Wangaratta. Police allege Brendan Nugent, 43, rammed her with a Toyota LandCruiser before bystanders pulled him from the driver's seat. Haines is in a serious but stable condition after surgeries in Melbourne, and her husband says both legs were amputated. A fundraiser in her name for Save the Children has passed $1.1 million. Politicians have called for more care in public language, while police say the motive remains under investigation.

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AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett warns of growing abuse against politicians after Helen Haines’ alleged attack

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says political language and behaviour directly influences threats against elected representatives. Her comments follow an alleged deliberate attack on Indi MP Helen Haines, who was struck by a vehicle in Wangaratta on Monday and suffered serious injuries. Barrett said police are charging almost one offender a week with threatening a parliamentarian or high office holder. She said threats against female politicians are often sexual and more personal. Authorities are still investigating the motive, and the matter is before the courts.

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Nearly 1,000 arrested as fresh clashes erupt across France

Police in France arrested nearly 1,000 people on Saturday after protests against the cost of living turned violent in several cities. Interior minister Laurent Nunez said officers faced an extremely high level of violence from black-clad ultra-left extremists. Riot police fired tear gas in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux and other cities. Two people were seriously injured, including a man in Toulouse. Organisers and authorities gave differing estimates of between 410,000 and 800,000 marchers nationwide.

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The BoM’s temperature record keeping is under attack – again. What’s going on? | Temperature Check

The Bureau of Meteorology has rejected claims that errors and human intervention compromise its temperature records. A privately produced audit, promoted by The Australian, alleged widespread errors in raw data. The bureau said fewer than 200 observations out of 7 million in its main dataset were affected by duplication, and that the impact on the long-term record was statistically irrelevant. It said the duplications likely arose during the transfer of handwritten records to digital form. The bureau described accusations of deliberate manipulation as false and unsubstantiated.

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12 die as armed bandits roll getaway car then open fire on PNG police

‘Absolute loser’: Aus driveway feud erupts amid parking chaos

Live: Nine politicians get electorate office security upgrades after Haines attack

Your suburb’s news, alerts and Shorts — in one app

Security reviews ramp up for MP offices on attack fears

US marine charged over Japanese woman's murder

Chris Brown avoids jail time over London nightclub brawl

Ex-councillor, One Nation candidate, farmer James Hanson dies in Queensland floodwaters

Boy, 13, stays locked up after Perth drive-by shooting charges

Convicted paedophile Allan Hopkins arrested and extradited to SA

Crime, Chaos and Controversy: the pros and cons of working in the AFP

Hundreds of illegal firearms seized during national week of action

A 'dangerous dead end': MP concerns after attack

11-year-old among almost a dozen shot near university football stadium in Florida

Stevie Wonder sues ex-fiancee living rent-free in LA home

Cop accused of taking over dead man’s home to stop squatters

Your suburb’s news, alerts and Shorts — in one app

Man believed to be in his 80s dies after being struck by train near Carlton station

Anthony Albanese to lead tributes to Helen Haines in Federal Parliament a week on from alleged attack

AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett warns of growing abuse against politicians after Helen Haines’ alleged attack

Nearly 1,000 arrested as fresh clashes erupt across France

The BoM’s temperature record keeping is under attack – again. What’s going on? | Temperature Check

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