Trent Madders, a 52-year-old Australian Federal Police detective, has been sentenced to four months in jail for perjury. Madders admitted to lying under oath in 2020 about the timely examination of digital evidence in a case involving the Tiffen brothers.
Vladimir Teslov, a 27-year-old dual Russian-Australian citizen, has been charged with attempted foreign interference. Police allege he joined the Ukrainian military to gather and share sensitive information with suspected Russian intelligence contacts.
A 38-year-old Adelaide man and NDIS provider director was arrested at Adelaide Airport and charged over an alleged $5 million fraud plot against the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Japanese ambassador Kazuhiro Suzuki downplayed Anthony Albanese's podcast comments about Sanae Takaichi's gift of melons, stating Tokyo was reassured the remarks were misinterpreted. Meanwhile, the Coalition demanded an AFP investigation into a leaked diplomatic cable.
Federal police investigate a defence manufacturer vandalism incident as terrorism, Aboriginal community police officers sue the NT government over discrimination, and world oil companies face criticism over massive profits.
Australian authorities are investigating an anti-weapons protest and vandalism at Melbourne's Lovitt Technologies as a potential terrorist act linked to far-left extremists, with suspects facing possible life imprisonment.
The Australian Federal Police determined that comments made by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson about Muslim Australians, which drew several complaints, do not meet the threshold for breaching new hate laws. Hanson had discussed Islamic State-linked women and their children, questioning the existence of "good Muslims."
Australian federal police are investigating a former Sydney childcare worker, 35, who has been charged with 329 offences against 136 children over 16 years. The charges include producing child abuse material and sexual touching. Police have contacted over 120 families.
Australia is strengthening its alliances in the Pacific and with India to counter China's growing influence. Recent diplomatic efforts include new security pacts with Fiji and Solomon Islands, and enhanced ties with Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Samoa. Prime Minister Albanese's foreign policy week also saw a meeting with India's PM Modi, focusing on shared concerns about China.
Australian police are seeking public assistance to identify the author of over 100 threatening letters sent to community figures between 2015 and 2026. The anonymous writer, using pseudonyms like 'Scorpio' and 'Bullit', is believed to be a Caucasian man in his 60s.
An EY employee was sacked after he and another man, Paul and Phillip Issa, allegedly accessed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal banking account. The two Sydney men faced court over the breach, which allegedly occurred during a secondment at Commonwealth Bank.
Brazilian federal police detained a Spanish citizen at São Paulo's Guarulhos airport for alleged racist remarks against airline workers, marking the latest in a series of arrests of foreign tourists under Brazil's strict anti-racism laws, which include imprisonment penalties.
Australian federal police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine, valued at $816 million, buried in secret bunkers at a Sydney property. Two men were arrested and charged.
Brazil's Civil Defense agency suspects a cyberattack after a false emergency alert was sent nationwide overnight, causing confusion and prompting the suspension of the mobile alert system. The suspicious message, containing the word "misanthropy," was activated remotely, and the Federal Police have been asked to investigate.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech drew backlash, while Trump released US-Iran deal details. "Earth's Black Box" to be installed in Tasmania. Queensland beat NSW in Origin Game Two.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech draws criticism; "Earth's Black Box" climate tracker to be in Tasmania; Queensland beats NSW in Origin Game Two; Trump releases US-Iran deal details.
The Australian Federal Police are investigating an incident at the National Press Club where a banner was unfurled during Pauline Hanson's speech. GetUp has claimed responsibility for the stunt, which highlighted Hanson's voting record on worker pay rises and cost of living measures. The press club has referred the matter to police.
The Australian Federal Police are investigating claims of rape and torture made by activists detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The activists met with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who expressed belief in their allegations and expects an independent investigation.
Australia has repatriated 6 women and 13 children with alleged ISIL ties from a Syrian refugee camp, with the government warning of potential prosecution for criminal activities.
