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PM Albanese names Krissy Barrett as first female AFP Commissioner

Barrett will officially begin her five-year term on 4 October 2025, following the retirement of Kershaw, who has served as Commissioner since 2019.

Sydney out-of-school hours worker charged with 13 serious child abuse offences

The 26-year-old man, who has been in custody since 12 October 2024, is accused of creating child abuse material involving 10 victims, all aged six or younger, between April 2021 and May 2024.

Forced marriage and trafficking cases surge by 12%, AFP uncovers record 382 reports of modern slavery in Australia

Australia is primarily a destination country for human trafficking, with these crimes occurring quietly across our suburbs, towns, workplaces, schools, and even within family homes.

Million-dollar crime trail uncovered after woman caught at Perth airport with $190k cash stash

The son and daughter-in-law had purchased six properties in Western Australia over the past six years, valued at around $4.5 million.

Meth in cooking oil bottles bust as man charged in $45k drug smuggling sting

Officers seized 27 bottles containing 33 litres of liquid meth and alerted the AFP, who began a controlled delivery operation.

Fijian man charged for allegedly indecently exposing himself to two women on Melbourne-Brisbane flight

The women, who were not known to the man, reported the alleged conduct to airline staff and were moved to different seats while the crew monitored the man for the remainder of the flight.

Queensland man busted in $180K illegal gun parts smuggling plot from US to Australia

Authorities allege the man had shipped individual weapon parts under false names and descriptions to multiple addresses in Queensland and Victoria.

Man accused of groping woman mid-flight faces Sydney court

The offence carries a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment.

Elderly woman duped in $3 million ‘spiritual blessing’ scam

Victims are approached by individuals who pose as spiritual healers or their associates, claiming that a family curse or spiritual danger requires their wealth to be blessed.

Three arrested after $333 million drug-stuffed mosaic tiles seized in Sydney and Melbourne

Forensic analysis revealed the tiles were impregnated with approximately 360kg of methamphetamine.

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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