Police can now scan for knives at major entertainment venues, shopping centres, stations and sports grounds, with permanent powers and longer operations. Here is what the new laws change.
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Posted inCrime, Feature, Federal Politics, National News
Helen Haines loses second leg
Dr Helen Haines’ husband says she is alive and stable after losing both legs. The Governor-General says the attack must be a moment for Australians to pause and choose to be better.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Federal Politics, National News
Tributes flow for Helen Haines
Tributes are pouring in for Helen Haines as she remains in a critical condition. Leaders say the Indi MP, a former nurse and midwife, is an example of kindness in public life.
Posted inCrime, Willow Tree
Man charged after large drug seizure at Willow Tree
Two large bags of methylamphetamine were allegedly found in a sedan stopped at Willow Tree. A 40-year-old man has now been charged and refused bail.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Federal Politics
Haines loses leg, fights for life
Federal independent MP for Indi has lost a leg and is fighting for her life after being allegedly deliberately struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta yesterday. Barnaby Joyce says it is an attack on our democracy.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Federal Politics
Terror probe after MP critically injured in attack
An attack on independent MP Helen Haines is being investigated by counter-terrorism authorities after she was allegedly intentionally hit by a man driving a Toyota Landcruiser outside her electorate office.
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
New offences for dangerous drivers
Film a crash victim and share it online, and you could face jail. New NSW laws also target dangerous driving, hit-and-runs and street racing. Here is what the legislation seeks to introduce.
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Teen charged over violent Armidale home invasion
An 18-year-old man has been refused bail after allegedly taking part in a violent home invasion in Armidale that left a woman in her 40s with head and arm injuries.
Posted inCrime, Drake
Nimbin man found unresponsive at Drake bush doof
A man has died at a property near Drake after desperate efforts to revive him at a bush doof failed.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Pedestrian dies after being struck by cyclist in Moree
An 82-year-old man has died in hospital after being struck by a bicycle in Moree, with police appealing for witnesses and footage of the incident.