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'Scared, humiliated': senior police blamed for culture

'Scared, humiliated': senior police blamed for culture

Bullying is as much a part of the NSW Police as wearing a uniform, one member has told a scathing review into toxic culture within the force.

Long fight for answers over more possible Milat victims

Long fight for answers over more possible Milat victims

Long fight for answers over more possible Milat victims

Long fight for answers over more possible Milat victims

Loved ones of murdered and missing people have decried a lack of interest from police in finding those responsible for the unsolved crimes.

Teens 'destroying their lives' through organised crime

Teens 'destroying their lives' through organised crime

Teens 'destroying their lives' through organised crime

Teens 'destroying their lives' through organised crime

Parents have been urged to speak with their children after a string of violent gang incidents involving teenage perpetrators.

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Rideshare driver injured after daylight attack

Rideshare driver injured after daylight attack

Passers-by were forced to intervene after two young males set upon a rideshare driver on the side of the road after the victim was forced to cancel their trip.

Murder charges laid after 'cheeky' man stabbed to death

Murder charges laid after 'cheeky' man stabbed to death

Two people have been charged with the murder a young man who has been remembered as cheeky and mischievous by his family.

Conflicting claims as cops fight NRL star assault case

Conflicting claims as cops fight NRL star assault case

A bloody encounter between an NRL star and two police officers accused of his assault is under the microscope with competing accounts of the night.

Weapons seized after violent disturbance at town camp

Weapons seized after violent disturbance at town camp

Up to 100 people wielding a variety of weapons have been involved in a violent disturbance in a remote town camp.

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One of Australia's most wanted men arrested in Greece

One of Australia's most wanted men arrested in Greece

One of Australia's most wanted men arrested in Greece

One of Australia's most wanted men arrested in Greece

An international, two-decade manhunt has come to an end after Greek police reportedly arrested a man over a 1999 Sydney murder.

'Hard day' for teen's family as killer cop sentenced

'Hard day' for teen's family as killer cop sentenced

'Hard day' for teen's family as killer cop sentenced

'Hard day' for teen's family as killer cop sentenced

A First Nations father is pleased the serving police officer who killed his son is being held accountable and hopes he will reflect on his mistakes.

Teen's police HQ terror attack unpreventable: coroner

Teen's police HQ terror attack unpreventable: coroner

Teen's police HQ terror attack unpreventable: coroner

Teen's police HQ terror attack unpreventable: coroner

The radicalisation of a school student who went on to commit a horrific killing of a police worker only took place a month before the shooting.

'Shocked' Bondi hero denies claim of assault on father

'Shocked' Bondi hero denies claim of assault on father

'Shocked' Bondi hero denies claim of assault on father

'Shocked' Bondi hero denies claim of assault on father

A man who gained worldwide fame by tackling a gunman has been accused of putting his father in a headlock amid a family dispute.

Hero of Bondi attack charged with assaulting father

Hero of Bondi attack charged with assaulting father

Hero of Bondi attack charged with assaulting father

Hero of Bondi attack charged with assaulting father

Lauded for his heroic efforts to disarm the Bondi Beach shooters, Ahmed al Ahmed is accused of assaulting his father.

Lifting alcohol ban will boost crimes, peak body warns

Lifting alcohol ban will boost crimes, peak body warns

Lifting alcohol ban will boost crimes, peak body warns

Lifting alcohol ban will boost crimes, peak body warns

An extension of community liquor bans in a territory is being sought ahead of a looming deadline amid fears a lapse will have devastating consequences.

Corruption watchdog probes police funding fiasco

Corruption watchdog probes police funding fiasco

Corruption watchdog probes police funding fiasco

Corruption watchdog probes police funding fiasco

A review has uncovered a $400 million hole in a state police budget with funds meant for frontline diverted elsewhere, triggering a corruption watchdog probe.

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UK government condemns riot over teen's stabbing death

A British minister blames activists for stirring up violence over the case of an 18-year-old who was handcuffed as he lay dying and his killer stood nearby.

'Load of crap': underworld figure jokes after arrest

An underworld figure has emerged from his beachside mansion after his arrest and release, quipping he was taken into custody over a "speeding fine".

Car rammed, tyre shot out in police arrest operation

A main suburban road has been the scene of a dramatic arrest in which police rammed a car driven by a wanted man and shot out a tyre.

Showdown set for police and anti-Herzog protesters

Demonstrators arrested at a rally opposing the Israeli president's visit will have their day in court as the battle to have their charges dropped ramps up.

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Strip search appeal could trim festival-goers' payments

Thousands of unlawfully strip searched music festival attendees could receive less compensation as a result of a police challenge against a major court ruling.

'Violent' police culture sparks calls for transparency

Australia's largest police force is being urged to be more transparent as it faces accusations of operating with a "brutal culture".

Stolen car rollover kills teen in outback town

A stolen-car rollover in an outback town has left one teen dead and five injured as police flag a lack of parental responsibility as a factor in youth crime.

Elder's grief as Olympics stadium replaces healing site

The race to complete the 2032 stadium has begun at a city park despite protests, triggering fears a First Nations place of healing will be "gone forever".

Video outrage: police shoot dog after running it over

A beloved pet that was struck by a police car has been euthanised in front of children in a distressing scene.

Police brutality in spotlight after release of video

One state premier has defended the system after footage showing a woman being assaulted by police while experiencing a psychotic episode was made public.

Last-ditch push to save park slated for Olympic arena

A government and demonstrators remain at loggerheads over a central park that's earmarked to serve as the main Olympics stadium.

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