FED:Bail bid by terror-accused 'ISIS bride' to be with kids A woman linked to Islamic State who has been living in the community after returning to Australia will seek release on bail so she can care for her children. AAP · May 28
Isis-linked Australian women returning from Syria charged with crimes against humanity Australia’s department of home affairs estimates that more than 200 Australians, including men, women and children, travelled to Syria and Iraq between 2012 and 2019 to support or join the terrorist group The Independent UK · May 8
Australia says it’s ready to handle return of Isis-linked families from Syria Police chief says some members of returning group will be arrested and charged and others kept under investigation The Independent UK · May 6
'We are watching': 200kg of cocaine on catamaran A man has been charged after 200kg of cocaine was found on a catamaran sailing into the country amid a probe into a crime syndicate with bikie gang links. AAP · Apr 20
Evidence on accused Russian spy couple ruled secret Hundreds of documents worth of evidence against a couple accused of preparing to spy on Australia's military should be kept from the public, a magistrate heard. AAP · Apr 13
Ben Roberts-Smith is accused of 5 war crime murder charges. How did we get here? After landing in Sydney airport following a flight from Brisbane, Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, was arrested by Australian Federal Police. He’s been charged with five counts of the war crime of murder, following a years-long joint investigation between police and the Office of the Special Investigator. The Conversation · Apr 7
Australia’s most decorated soldier arrested over war crimes allegations in Afghanistan Ben Roberts-Smith has been accused of murdering civilians and ordering subordinates to carry out executions The Independent UK · Apr 7
Foiled $106m meth import plot lands men in a hot pickle Pickle jars were the alleged would-be vehicles of 115kg of methamphetamine bound for Australia from Canada, with accused attempted smugglers now in a dill-emma. AAP · Mar 27
Coffee catch-up decides top cop after shock retirement Former Australian Federal Police deputy commissioner Brett Pointing has been hand-picked as Queensland's top cop after Steve Gollschewski's shock retirement. AAP · Feb 16
Two Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy ring More arrests related to foreign interference have been made by Australian Federal Police with three Chinese citizens accused of spying on a Buddhist group. AAP · Feb 11
Chinese investigators to search for man who burnt baby A new development has emerged in the search for a man who allegedly burnt a baby with hot coffee in a park more than a year ago. AAP · Jan 28
Aussie teenager charged over hoax emergency calls to US An Australian teen faces charges over hoax calls made to retail firms and educational institutions in the United States in a joint FBI and AFP investigation. AAP · Jan 12
Questions remain over Bondi shooters' Philippines trip The father and son duo who carried out the Bondi Beach attack might have travelled to the Philippines in a failed attempt to meet someone, an expert says. AAP · Dec 30, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025 British man living in Australia set to be deported over neo-Nazi allegations: ‘He came here to hate’ The 43-year-old faces deportation after being charged with displaying Nazi symbols and promoting extremist ideology online
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 Man banned from Bondi after Jewish 'threat' mid-flight A man who allegedly made anti-Semitic threats during a flight from Bali to Sydney has been banned from Bondi after being granted bail.
AAP · Oct 14, 2025 Man allegedly sent $650k to sanctioned Iran banks The AFP alleges a man sent $650,000 in international money transfers to banks in Iran that were subject to the Australian government's sanctioned list.
AAP · Oct 2, 2025 'How nervous am I': top cop's emotional farewell After five years as AFP Commissioner, Reece Kershaw has reflected on his career and said goodbye to staff at a ceremony at the force's headquarters in Canberra.
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Parents warned on online safety after child abuse raids More than a dozen accused pedophiles, including a man who allegedly live-streamed child abuse from the Philippines, have been arrested in police raids.
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025 3 Sydney dockworkers charged over massive cocaine shipment Three Sydney dockworkers have been charged over a massive cocaine shipment in an investigation into drug importation in Australia
AAP · Aug 4, 2025 Meet the first woman to lead Australia's federal police Krissy Barrett will make history when she becomes the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police, replacing Reece Kershaw after his early retirement.
AAP · Jul 31, 2025 Fresh abuse case prompts childcare plea for worker info Childcare providers call for more information about their staff's history to protect kids from predators after another worker was accused of abuse.
AAP · Jul 18, 2025 Man charged after 'significant' firearms parts bust Authorities are hailing what they believe is one of the most significant border interceptions of firearm parts in Australia after a man was charged.
AAP · Jul 10, 2025 Personal use of AFP vehicles to earn watchdog referral The Australian Federal Police have agreed to refer allegations of officers using force vehicles for personal reasons to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
AAP · Jul 7, 2025 Duo jailed after coffee grinder meth plot busted Two men have been jailed over the importation of almost 300 blocks of meth concealed in two coffee grinders from Central America.