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Increased Knife Searches in NSW Following Fatal Stabbing
Following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old in Mount Druitt, NSW Police have conducted 177 metal wanding searches across the state under new powers, with Mount Druitt seeing the most searches (22), yielding a low 0.5 percent weapons charge conviction rate.
Increased Knife Searches in NSW Following Fatal Stabbing
Following the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old in Mount Druitt, NSW Police have conducted 177 metal wanding searches across the state under new powers, with Mount Druitt seeing the most searches (22), yielding a low 0.5 percent weapons charge conviction rate.
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24% Bias Score
NSW Police Escalate Investigation into Alleged Assault of Greens Candidate
Following the review of bodycam footage showing a police officer punching former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas, causing a serious eye injury during a June 27 anti-Israel protest in Belmore, NSW Police have escalated the investigation to their professional standards command due to questions of exces...
NSW Police Escalate Investigation into Alleged Assault of Greens Candidate
Following the review of bodycam footage showing a police officer punching former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas, causing a serious eye injury during a June 27 anti-Israel protest in Belmore, NSW Police have escalated the investigation to their professional standards command due to questions of exces...
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40% Bias Score
Arrest Made in 1993 Disappearance of Pauline Sowry
A 64-year-old Wollongong man has been arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder and concealing a serious indictable offence in relation to the 1993 disappearance of 49-year-old Pauline Sowry; the arrest comes after a renewed investigation in 2022, the discovery of Ms. Sowry's clot...
Arrest Made in 1993 Disappearance of Pauline Sowry
A 64-year-old Wollongong man has been arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder and concealing a serious indictable offence in relation to the 1993 disappearance of 49-year-old Pauline Sowry; the arrest comes after a renewed investigation in 2022, the discovery of Ms. Sowry's clot...
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36% Bias Score
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb to Resign
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb will resign within weeks, as announced by Police Minister Yasmin Catley; her tenure included overseeing major investigations, implementing police culture reforms, and securing a significant pay rise for officers, but also faced scrutiny over public gaffes and a gif...
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb to Resign
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb will resign within weeks, as announced by Police Minister Yasmin Catley; her tenure included overseeing major investigations, implementing police culture reforms, and securing a significant pay rise for officers, but also faced scrutiny over public gaffes and a gif...
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48% Bias Score
Veteran Detective to Lead NSW Homicide Squad
Detective Superintendent Joe Doueihi, a 35-year veteran of NSW Police, will assume command of the homicide squad on Monday, inheriting 53 active investigations and overseeing Taskforce Atlas's review of unsolved homicides, including those related to gay hate crimes.
Veteran Detective to Lead NSW Homicide Squad
Detective Superintendent Joe Doueihi, a 35-year veteran of NSW Police, will assume command of the homicide squad on Monday, inheriting 53 active investigations and overseeing Taskforce Atlas's review of unsolved homicides, including those related to gay hate crimes.
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44% Bias Score
Alan Jones Faces 35 Sexual Assault Charges Amidst Concerns of Media Bias
Alan Jones, a former Australian broadcaster, faces 35 historical sexual assault charges, with his lawyer raising concerns about potential media bias due to journalist Kate McClymont's dual role as reporter and witness; a 35th charge was recently added, alleging an assault in Tamworth in 2013.
Alan Jones Faces 35 Sexual Assault Charges Amidst Concerns of Media Bias
Alan Jones, a former Australian broadcaster, faces 35 historical sexual assault charges, with his lawyer raising concerns about potential media bias due to journalist Kate McClymont's dual role as reporter and witness; a 35th charge was recently added, alleging an assault in Tamworth in 2013.
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56% Bias Score
NSW Drug Summit Recommendations Face Implementation Delays and Inconsistencies
Four months after the NSW Drug Summit's report, inconsistencies remain in the state's drug court diversion scheme, despite police training and ministerial promises of action; the Premier's continued use of drug detection dogs at pill testing sites contradicts summit recommendations.
NSW Drug Summit Recommendations Face Implementation Delays and Inconsistencies
Four months after the NSW Drug Summit's report, inconsistencies remain in the state's drug court diversion scheme, despite police training and ministerial promises of action; the Premier's continued use of drug detection dogs at pill testing sites contradicts summit recommendations.
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36% Bias Score
Alan Jones Faces Legal Challenges in Sexual Assault Case
Former Australian broadcaster Alan Jones is facing 35 historical sexual assault charges in NSW, with his lawyer raising concerns about a police phone search and delayed evidence disclosure; the case will proceed to trial.
Alan Jones Faces Legal Challenges in Sexual Assault Case
Former Australian broadcaster Alan Jones is facing 35 historical sexual assault charges in NSW, with his lawyer raising concerns about a police phone search and delayed evidence disclosure; the case will proceed to trial.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Police Admit Unlawful Strip-Search, Systemic Issues Revealed
At a 2018 music festival, NSW police unlawfully strip-searched Raya Meredith postpartum, later admitting guilt before a class action; the case revealed systemic issues with strip-search practices, including the use of unreliable drug detection dogs and inadequate training, leading to a class action ...
NSW Police Admit Unlawful Strip-Search, Systemic Issues Revealed
At a 2018 music festival, NSW police unlawfully strip-searched Raya Meredith postpartum, later admitting guilt before a class action; the case revealed systemic issues with strip-search practices, including the use of unreliable drug detection dogs and inadequate training, leading to a class action ...
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60% Bias Score
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb to Resign
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb announced her resignation, effective September 30th, after 38 years of service, triggering a recruitment process led by acting commissioner Peter Thurtell; her tenure included significant achievements and controversies.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb to Resign
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb announced her resignation, effective September 30th, after 38 years of service, triggering a recruitment process led by acting commissioner Peter Thurtell; her tenure included significant achievements and controversies.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Police Launch Operation Soteria to Combat Escalating Regional Youth Crime
NSW Police launched Operation Soteria, deploying 80 officers to nine regional areas to combat escalating youth crime involving violence, car theft, and social media boasting, targeting ringleaders and children as young as five years old.
NSW Police Launch Operation Soteria to Combat Escalating Regional Youth Crime
NSW Police launched Operation Soteria, deploying 80 officers to nine regional areas to combat escalating youth crime involving violence, car theft, and social media boasting, targeting ringleaders and children as young as five years old.
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44% Bias Score
Serial Rapist Arrested After Alleged Assault in Sydney Chemist
73-year-old Graham James Kay, a convicted serial rapist on an extended supervision order, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in a Sydney chemist on Friday; the girl bravely confronted him, and CCTV footage is expected to be key evidence.
Serial Rapist Arrested After Alleged Assault in Sydney Chemist
73-year-old Graham James Kay, a convicted serial rapist on an extended supervision order, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in a Sydney chemist on Friday; the girl bravely confronted him, and CCTV footage is expected to be key evidence.
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52% Bias Score
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