Crime

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COVID chief Neville Power charged over ‘border breach’

The man who was tasked by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to spearhead the country’s post COVID-19 economic task force, Neville Power, has been charged with breaching WA’s strict quarantine laws.

Emily Moulton, Peter Law and Tim Clarke

CrimeDriver, campers sought in search for Cleo

WA police want to speak to the driver of a car seen leaving the campsite where four-year-old Cleo Smith disappeared, but stress they are not a suspect.

Gina Rushton

Clues mountCleo’s voice can be heard in campground CCTV footage

As police investigate ‘hundreds and hundreds’ of Crime Stoppers calls the detective charged with probing the case also revealed Cleo’s voice has been heard on CCTV footage from nearby beach shacks.

Daryna Zadvirna

UpdatedBig development in missing Cleo case

A car was spotted leaving the remote campsite where four-year-old Cleo Smith was snatched from her family’s tent, a short time after she was last seen.

Rebecca Le May

New leadsDetective reveals key ‘recent development’ in Cleo case

Detective Superintendent Rod Wilde of the Major Crime Division has just revealed a ‘very recent development’ in the case of missing four-year-old Cleo Smith.

Kristin Shorten

Day 8Police return to Cleo’s house to question neighbour

Police have returned to the neighbourhood of suspected abduction victim Cleo Smith.

Ailish Delaney

CrimeJob talks set for acquitted WA constable

Western Australia's police commissioner says he will talk to an officer acquitted of murdering an Indigenous woman about his future.

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‘We will not rest’Community to hold candlelit vigil for beloved Cleo

Carnarvon will do ‘anything it takes’ to find Cleo Smith, as the town prepares to hold a candlelit vigil for the four-year-old tonight.

Brianna Dugan

CrimePolice arrest 86 in Sydney-wide crackdown

Police have arrested 86 people in a citywide crackdown on Sydney's public transport system for violence and weapons offences and anti-social behaviour.

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VICStabbing horror in Melbourne suburbs

Street fights in suburban Melbourne escalated dramatically overnight where police responded to multiple stabbings.

Anthony Piovesan

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Court tells WA web troll: ‘stop spewing poison’

A police officer turned investigator turned author turned troll — who is yet to pay a cent of the $700,000 defamation damages he owes three Perth businessmen — could be about to add to his CV.

Tim Clarke

CrimeAttack on Nigeria jail frees 575 detainees

Gunmen have attacked a jail in Nigeria's Oyo State and freed about 575 inmates, prison officials says.

Chinedu Asadu

CrimeHurt director 'gutted' by Hutchins death

Joel Souza, who was hit in the shoulder when actor Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun, says he is "gutted" by the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Lisa Richwine

CrimeSalvini on trial for blocking migrant ship

Italy's former interior minister Matteo Salvini has gone on trial for refusing in 2019 to allow a Spanish migrant rescue ship to dock in Sicily.

Johannes Neudecker, dpa

Fresh theoriesCould a stalker have been at Cleo’s house?

Police are exploring whether whoever took Cleo Smith from her tent had visited her family home beforehand, amid fears the abduction could have been pre-meditated.

Brianna Dugan

JC trialProtesters march over Geraldton officer’s acquittal

Frustrated protesters have stamped handprints on the walls of the Geraldton Police Station after a local police officer was acquitted over the fatal shooting of an Aboriginal mother.

Michael Roberts

CrimeTwelve killed in Pakistan raids: Officials

Two separate counter-terrorism raids in Pakistan have left 10 militants and two soldiers dead, officials say.

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‘Every resource’Papalia reveals extraordinary lengths to find Cleo

Police Minister Paul Papalia has vowed police will receive any resource needed to help bring Cleo Smith home.

Joe Spagnolo

BreakingPolice scour Cleo’s house for signs of stalker

Police have taken their search to the home of Cleo Smith’s mother, as they probe whether the girl’s abductor had previously visited.

Helena Burke

CorruptionDisgraced Labor figure enters jail

Disgraced former politician Eddie Obeid has entered jail to start his seven-year prison term.

Helena Burke

COURTSSwim coach to face historical abuse charges

Historical child abuse charges have been levelled against a 78-year-old former elite swim coach.

Alex Druce

CrimeCourt delay for swim coach on child abuse

A former swimming coach accused of nine counts of indecent dealing with children in Queensland has had his first court date pushed back due to medical issues.

Aaron Bunch

FOODSad downfall of iconic Aussie chain

As the nation’s cities emerge from lockdown – and baristas once again serve tasty treats – one company is still feeling the pain.