Tag: Police
Ten charged with drug trafficking on Gold Coast
A major Gold Coast drug syndicate has been busted just days before the start of schoolies week.[MORE]
Law breaking drivers to cop fine increase
The penalty for talking on mobile phones while driving is about to be dramatically increased.[MORE]
LaRosa search now murder probe
Police say the disappearance of the convicted Perth drug dealer Frank La Rosa and his wife Kim is now being treated as a murder investigation.[MORE]
Police quiz man over double stabbing
Police are questioning a man over a double stabbing in Hervey Bay in south-east Queensland.[MORE]
Tamworth police communications centre safe for now
The Assistant Commissioner in charge of police communications centres across New South Wales has allayed concern about the future of five remaining centres in the state, including one in Tamworth.[MORE]
Premier backs department head over police issue
Tasmania's Premier, David Bartlett, has hit back at suggestions one of his staff misled the acting Police Commissioner, Darren Hine.[MORE]
Alcohol-related crime drops in Bendigo CBD
Statistics on antisocial behaviour from weekends in the Bendigo CBD show the number of charges for damages and alcohol consumption infringements have dropped.[MORE]
Anger aired over police communications centre closure
Staff at the Wagga Wagga Police Communications Centre say they are angry at not being consulted over the planned closure of their facility.[MORE]
Dogs helping search for missing drug dealer
Police investigating the disappearance of convicted drug dealer Frank La Rosa are searching a bush property in Chittering with police dogs specially trained to search for human remains. [MORE]
Police operation to reduce Christmas road toll
More than 3,000 police will patrol Victoria's roads over the Christmas holiday period in an attempt to reduce the road toll.[MORE]
Trio accused of Wollongong kidnapping
Three people are due to appear in court today accused of being involved in a kidnapping in Wollongong on the New South Wales south coast.[MORE]
Welfare recipients gambling millions: Centrelink
Police are investigating after a Centrelink probe found some welfare recipients are gambling millions.[MORE]
P-platers need safety message reinforced: Daley
New South Wales Roads Minister Michael Daley says he is considering driver education in schools as a way of responding to the high number of P-platers who have lost their licences over the past year.[MORE]
Qld police probe Townsville abduction attempt
North Queensland police are investigating the attempted abduction of a 14-year-old girl.[MORE]
Police cross-examined in Mornington Is rape case
Investigating police officers from Mount Isa have been questioned in court over their handling of an alleged gang rape case in the Gulf of Carpentaria. [MORE]
Public service chief questioned about top cop appointment
The head of Tasmania's public service Rhys Edwards has been questioned over whether he recently misled the acting Police Commissioner, Darren Hine.[MORE]
Glass ban plan misguided, says AHA
The Australian Hotels Association says giving police the power to ban glassware from pubs and clubs will not reduce violence. [MORE]
Vic Police silent on drink-driving officer
Victoria Police has refused to confirm whether an officer recently caught drink driving is from the Drug and Alcohol Strategy Unit.[MORE]
Tear gas used in arrest of armed robbery suspects
Police are investigating whether two people arrested over a planned armed robbery in Sydney's north-west were involved in other robberies.[MORE]
Police probe Albury attack
Albury police are investigating a violent attack which left three people in hospital yesterday afternoon.[MORE]
Pair charged over Magnetic Is police bashing
An 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy have been charged for seriously assaulting a police officer on Magnetic Island in north Queensland yesterday.[MORE]
Police Assistant Commissioner confirms job losses
About 60 staff at Wagga Wagga's Police Communications Centre have been told they are out of a job, or will have to move, as the centre is closing.[MORE]
Police say speed involved in fatal Wagga crash
Police say speed was a factor in the death of a young man who rolled his car six times in Wagga Wagga.[MORE]
Officer charged with drink driving
Victoria Police say a senior sergeant caught drink driving on Melbourne Cup day is still on active duty.[MORE]
Motorist 'not guilty' of dangerous driving causing death
A 26-year-old man accused of killing a couple while driving dangerously has been found not guilty in the Perth Magistrate's Court. [MORE]
