Woman pleads guilty to lying to shield partner from crash case

Elizabeth Andrew pleaded guilty to obstructing police after falsely claiming she caused a van crash her partner actually drove.

Why it mattersLying to police diverts resources from real investigations and shields those responsible for the actual harm.

AustraliaIn Victoria, false reports to police burden investigators in regional areas who need to focus on genuine crimes.

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Geelong shooting suspect remanded until November

Riley Boyle, 18, was remanded in custody until November 3 after appearing in Warrnambool court over a non-fatal shooting in Whittington.

Why it mattersThe remand means Boyle remains in custody for two months while police prepare their case, and gives the court time to assess his custody needs and medical support.

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Mistaken-identity shootings kill two in Sydney as gangs recruit

Two people were shot dead in Sydney in suspected mistaken-identity killings within two days. Police say this is part of a pattern: as many as six such shootings since the start of last year.