Kate Rasmussen used to be a police officer with the Queensland Police Service. She says she’s lost count of how many of her colleagues have contemplated suicide

Kate Rasmussen used to be a police officer with the Queensland Police Service. She says she’s lost count of how many of her colleagues have contemplated suicide

WARNING: Distressing content Kate Rasmussen is one of the lucky ones, who got out of the police force before her mental health became deadly. But she knows the dark side of the profession well, telling 7NEWS.com.au she has two friends who had to be resuscitated after attempting to take their own lives. Watch the latest … Read more

Newcastle man in serious condition after masked group allegedly rams his vehicle while fleeing break-in

Newcastle man in serious condition after masked group allegedly rams his vehicle while fleeing break-in

A masked gang of teens and young adults rammed a Newcastle man while fleeing a break-in and attempted robbery in the early hours of Saturday morning. The 42-year-old man was left with serious leg injuries and was treated by neighbours until paramedics arrived. He was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable … Read more

Tributes for toddler killed in Toongabbie driveway tragedy, identified as one-year-old Rishwika Salibindla

Tributes for toddler killed in Toongabbie driveway tragedy, identified as one-year-old Rishwika Salibindla

A toddler who died when she was struck by a four-wheel-drive in a Sydney driveway has been identified as 18-month-old Rishwika Salibindla. Mourning family members gathered at the scene on Edna Ave in Toongabbie shortly after the incident occurred at 5.20pm on Friday. Paramedics rushed to the scene but were unable to save the little … Read more

Young NSW man found in Glenellen with severe burns as police investigate

Young NSW man found in Glenellen with severe burns as police investigate

A young NSW man has been airlifted to hospital with significant burns and placed in a coma, with police investigating “suspicious” circumstances surrounding his injuries, 7NEWS.com.au understands. NSW Ambulance paramedics received reports a man had suffered burns at a home on Russel St, in Howlong about 30km northwest of Albury, at 5am on Sunday, January … Read more

Residents threatened with guns in terrifying early morning Queanbeyan home invasion

Residents threatened with guns in terrifying early morning Queanbeyan home invasion

Sleeping residents in the southeast of NSW got a rude awakening when they were allegedly ambushed in a home invasion during the early hours of Wednesday morning. Two men allegedly forced their way inside the Queanbeyan home before threatening three occupants with firearms and flammable liquid, and then making off with their valuables, NSW Police … Read more

Man hospitalised with serious head injuries after alleged attack in Sydney’s eastern suburbs

Man hospitalised with serious head injuries after alleged attack in Sydney’s eastern suburbs

A man has been hospitalised with serious injuries after an alleged attack in Maroubra overnight. The bloodied 43-year-old man was found in a home on Yorktown Pde with head and neck injuries. Emergency services arrived at the unit block after receiving reports a man had been assaulted about 1.25am on Wednesday. Watch the latest news … Read more

Sydney family offering $2000 after cavoodle puppy reportedly stolen in move from Queensland

Sydney family offering 00 after cavoodle puppy reportedly stolen in move from Queensland

A cavoodle puppy on its way to a new home in Sydney has vanished, with the heartbroken family who were expecting the pooch offering $2000 for information leading to her return. Police are investigating reports the tiny dog named Jewel was stolen from a pet transport van parked in Armidale in the early hours of … Read more