Boy, 5, dies in multi-car crash involving emu in South Australia

Alleged Australian tobacco syndicate ringleader charged

Police claim more than seven tonnes of illegal tobacco was brought in over a 10 month period, dodging more than $36 million (NZ$40.1 million) in excise taxes.

Police weigh all options in hunt for accused Victoria cop-killer

Dezi Freeman allegedly killed two police officers at a property outside the town on August 26.

'Steve Irwin gene': slain veteran Victoria cop's bravery saluted

Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson was one of two officers killed while serving a warrant on Dezi Freeman at a property in Porepunkah.

'Largely psychological' shark nets to stay after Sydney surfer death

Mercury Psillakis, 57, was attacked and killed by a shark off Long Reef Beach on Sydney's northern beaches on Saturday.