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10th October 2025

True Crime Australia

‘He was set up’: Friend pleas for Aussie actor on death row in China

A friend of former Blue Heelers actor Karm Gilespie, who is facing death by firing squad in China over drugs charges, claims he’s being used as a “pawn” as he appeals the decision.

VOTE: Aussie cold case podcast battles Obama, Kelce for award

An Aussie true crime podcast about the unsolved murder of a young woman whose body was dumped and her remains set on fire is vying for first place in an international award. VOTE N...

‘Dangerous, deadly’: Thousands call for e-bike, e-scooter crackdown

A spike in e-bike and e-scooter deaths has fuelled calls for a crackdown, with thousands of Australians demanding the rides face the same road laws as cars. Have your say

Triple the need for speed: e-bikes sold with no rules to stop them

Authorities remain powerless to stop retailers selling e-bikes that can travel at triple the legal speed limit, despite warnings of $50 million penalties.

‘High-value’ criminal targets: New Aussie top cop boss’ hit list

The AFP's new boss has warned criminals threatening Australia now face unprecedented surveillance and disruption. This is who they will be pursuing. SEE THE VIDEO

‘This is so disgusting’: Young Aussies’ retail act divides

Australians have expressed alarm over the surge in a “concerning” attitude towards retail among young Australians. See what they said, have your say.

Legal chaos for injured Aussies needing e-bike crash compo

Legal experts warn Aussies are being left without recourse as gaps in legislation create a new legal nightmare for e-bike and e-scooter accidents.

‘A joke’: New bail guide for judges still advises young crims be freed

An official guide for judges and magistrates in making bail decisions, updated in the wake of the Allan government’s crime crackdown, still advises decision makers to “impose the m...

Claim Dezi is dead on Mt Buffalo, with final hours tortuous

The brother of cop killer Dezi Freeman believes he has perished “somewhere on Mt Buffalo”, with his last hours “cold, lonely, fearful”, but that he wouldn’t want to be found by pol...