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Tuesday 1 November 2011
The 14-year-old Australian boy arrested for allegedly buying a small amount of marijuana in Bali, has appeared in court for the first time.
The teenager was masked as he was ushered into the Denpasar District Court this morning.
Michele Harris reports.
Read on » Boy faces Bali drug court
Thursday 27 October 2011
Three drugs charges have been filed against the 14-year-old Australian boy who was arrested earlier this month in Bali for alleged cannabis possession.
The most serious of the charges carries a six-year jail term.
Natalie Ross reports.
Read on » Australian teen to face Bali court
Wednesday 19 October 2011
Queensland Police are working with at least two banks investigating thousands of incidents of debit card-skimming on Brisbane’s Northside.
It’s understood at least 5,000 cards were cancelled after the fraudulent behaviour was discovered.
Amity Neumann reports.
Read on » Card frauds hit North Brisbane
Tuesday 18 October 2011
The 14-year-old Australian boy arrested in Bali on drug charges may be moved to the notorious Kerobokan prison while awaiting trial, although no final decision has been made.
Prosecutors announced the possible move after receiving yesterday’s police brief of evidence, including toxicology reports.
Naomi Lynch reports.
Read on » Bali boy may face jail time
Wednesday 12 October 2011
Australians have paused today, to mourn those killed in the Bali bombings attacks.
Ceremonies have been held throughout Australia and in Bali to commemorate the event which shocked the world nine years ago.
Elodie Boal reports.
Read on » Aussies remember Bali victims
Monday 10 October 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has spoken by telephone to the 14-year-old Australian boy under arrest in Bali.
It is now feared the teen will remain in custody for weeks, if not months, before there is any decision regarding possible drug charges.
Max Kosmala reports.
Read on » Gillard reassures Australian drug suspect in Bali
Wednesday 5 October 2011
Union officials have called for a police investigation into death threats sent to Qantas CEO Alan Joyce.
The unions have denied any involvement and have condemned allegations leveled against them.
Danika Ferguson reports.
Read on » Qantas boss in death threat claim
Tuesday 4 October 2011
International and home grown experts say children are being targetted by cyber criminals.
The Hi-Tech Crime Symposium on the Gold Coast is examining how identity theft and cyber crime are dominating the international criminal landscape.
Clare Hunter reports.
Read on » Cyber crime targeting children
Monday 3 October 2011
It’s been a black weekend on New South Wales roads with four people dying since police launched Operation Slowdown ahead of the long weekend.
Two of the victims died in a crash in the Hunter Valley about nine o’clock last night.
Ashton Rigg reports.
Read on » Plane hits ferris wheel in weekend of crashes
Thursday 29 September 2011
Police across Australia have paid tribute to their fallen colleagues.
National Police Remembrance Day pays tribute to the 719 police officers who have been killed while on duty.
This year, it has a special significance.
Issy Fry reports.
Read on » Police pay tribute to fallen colleagues
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