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'He died in my lap': why the National Police Memorial is so important to Mick Keelty

The 20th anniversary of the memorial will be marked on September 29, 2026.

The Canberra Times · Sep 27

NCA bomber Domenic Perre's family considers petition for mercy days after his death

The family of Domenic Perre, who died earlier this week less than a year after he was convicted of murdering a detective in the 1994 NCA bombing, is considering making a petition for mercy.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

NCA bomber Domenic Perre's death draws a line under one of SA's most notorious crimes

The NCA bombing entered the public consciousness as one of South Australia's most notorious crimes, a chapter which has now come to a close with the death of its mastermind Domenic Perre.

ABC News · May 9, 2023

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ABC News · Oct 7, 2022

Perre gets life for 'barbaric' NCA bombing

The South Australian Supreme Court has jailed National Crime Authority bomber Domenic Perre for life with no prospect of parole until he is in his mid-90s.

AAP · Oct 6, 2022

NCA bomber Perre a 'stain on society'

The man who bombed the National Crime Authority in Adelaide appeared to be asleep as victims of his crime described their grief during sentencing submissions.

AAP · Sep 12, 2022

Prosecutors call for 'evil' Adelaide NCA bomber Domenic Perre to be jailed without parole

The families of the 1994 National Crime Authority bombing victims tell South Australia's Supreme Court they will never forgive Perre, who they label "evil", "worthless" and a "stain on society".

ABC News · Sep 12, 2022

Perre loses appeal over spitting assault

The SA Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by NCA bomber Domenic Perre over an unrelated conviction for spitting at police.

AAP · Aug 4, 2022

NCA bomber Domenic Perre seeking leave to appeal murder, attempted murder convictions

Domenic Perre, who was found guilty of killing a detective and seriously injuring a lawyer in the 1994 National Crime Authority (NCA) bombing, is seeking leave to appeal against his conviction.

ABC News · Jul 25, 2022

Convicted murderer Domenic Perre recovering from heart surgery after NCA bombing verdict

NCA bomber Domenic Perre is recovering in the Royal Adelaide Hospital after undergoing heart surgery. The 65-year-old collapsed last week shortly after being found guilty of murder and attempted murder.

ABC News · Jul 8, 2022