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Plea to NSW premier for ex-pilot facing extradition

Plea to NSW premier for ex-pilot facing extradition

The wife of ex-US pilot Daniel Duggan has appealed to the NSW premier after her husband was sent to another prison ahead of his possible extradition.

Attempted suicides in WA prisons missed: Inspector

Attempted suicides in WA prisons missed: Inspector

Attempted suicides in WA prisons missed: Inspector

Attempted suicides in WA prisons missed: Inspector

West Australian authorities misclassified almost 20 attempted suicide incidents in adult prisons and youth detention centres, a report says.

Man accused of murdering wife in high-speed crash dies

Man accused of murdering wife in high-speed crash dies

Man accused of murdering wife in high-speed crash dies

Man accused of murdering wife in high-speed crash dies

Troy Armstrong, who was accused of killing his former wife by running her off the road at 140km/h, has been found unresponsive in his jail cell.

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Prisoners locked in cells while guards strike over pay

Prisoners locked in cells while guards strike over pay

Hundreds of prisoners in Victoria's largest maximum security jail were locked down after prison officers took industrial action to fight for better pay.

Notorious disgraced cop gets parole tick on drug charge

Notorious disgraced cop gets parole tick on drug charge

An ex-top cop at the NSW Crime Commission has been cleared for parole after being jailed for drug offences but still faces hurdles before his release.

Prison staff raised concerns over inmate before death

Prison staff raised concerns over inmate before death

An inquest into the death of Heather Calgaret, a proud Yamatji, Noongar, Wongi and Pitjantjatjara woman, has heard she wasn't feeling well before she collapsed.

Convicted child abuser's sentence slashed on appeal

Convicted child abuser's sentence slashed on appeal

A Victorian man jailed for raping a 12-year-old girl he met at a rollerskating rink has had his prison sentence reduced on appeal.

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Call for urgent mental health review after prison death

Call for urgent mental health review after prison death

Call for urgent mental health review after prison death

Call for urgent mental health review after prison death

A coroner has called for an urgent review into mental health services available in Tasmanian prisons after an inmate took his own life.

Don Dale detention centre to become adult prison again

Don Dale detention centre to become adult prison again

Don Dale detention centre to become adult prison again

Don Dale detention centre to become adult prison again

The Don Dale detention centre will again house adult prisoners as the Northern Territory government also announces plans for new "therapeutic" women's jails.

Woman accused of killing husband freed for sleep study

Woman accused of killing husband freed for sleep study

Woman accused of killing husband freed for sleep study

Woman accused of killing husband freed for sleep study

An expert will assess an accused murderer exploring sleep disorder as a defence in her trial over the alleged stabbing of her husband.

Toddler Skye's killer to be released after 14 years

Toddler Skye's killer to be released after 14 years

Toddler Skye's killer to be released after 14 years

Toddler Skye's killer to be released after 14 years

Despite opposition from his victim's family, a man who killed a toddler during a police pursuit will be released on parole after "a real shift in mentality".

Serial thug gets jail sentence reduced on appeal

Serial thug gets jail sentence reduced on appeal

Serial thug gets jail sentence reduced on appeal

Serial thug gets jail sentence reduced on appeal

A Melbourne man who joined his father to bash a stranger walking home from a night out has had more than a year shaved off his sentence on appeal.

Freedom beckons for prisoner after 40 years behind bars

Freedom beckons for prisoner after 40 years behind bars

Freedom beckons for prisoner after 40 years behind bars

Freedom beckons for prisoner after 40 years behind bars

Derek Bromley, who has served 40 years behind bars for a murder he says he did not commit, could walk free if a parole board rules in his favour.

Baby-killer Lane knocked back parole in 'no body' test

Baby-killer Lane knocked back parole in 'no body' test

Baby-killer Lane knocked back parole in 'no body' test

Baby-killer Lane knocked back parole in 'no body' test

The NSW parole authority has knocked back convicted baby-killer Keli Lane's first bid for release in a test of so-called "no body, no parole" laws.

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Prosecutors push for more jail for neo-Nazi leaders

Neo-Nazi group leaders Thomas Sewell and Jacob Hersant are facing the prospect of being re-sentenced to more prison time as prosecutors launch an appeal.

Too many First Nations deaths in custody: independents

Crossbench senators and MPs are demanding the federal government implement the recommendations of the 1991 Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

'Devastating' reality revealed for Indigenous inmates

An ombudsman's report reveals how Indigenous prisoners deal with deeply confronting and distressing conditions behind bars.

'Incompetent or corrupt' to employ rapist prison guard

Prisons across NSW will be scrutinised by a task force after a scathing report condemned processes that allowed a guard to rape several inmates.

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Kelly visits WA prison for lesson on how to make gravy

Legendary musician Paul Kelly has paid a visit to a West Australian prison for a musical exchange with inmates who recorded one of his songs in language.

The world reacts to Alexei Navalny's reported death

The Russian opposition leader and Putin critic reportedly died in jail after years of imprisonment, drawing global criticism towards the Kremlin.

Partner sues prisons over Indigenous inmate's death

A woman claims the NSW prison health system was negligent in the lead-up to the death of her partner, who suffered a fatal asthma attack while behind bars.

Man to be sentenced a third time over child sex assault

A sex offender will be re-sentenced for a third time after the High Court reversed his appeal and found in favour of prosecutors.

Violence against women in immigration detention rife

Women in Australian immigration detention centres suffer multiple forms of violence at the hands of their partners, detainees and staff, research shows.

Remand numbers hit an all-time high in NSW prisons

NSW has a record number of people being held in custody without sentence, while the overall number of prisoners has fallen.

Risk reduction focus after two deaths at private prison

Two inmates have died at a NSW prison since the start of 2024, focusing attention on the removal of hanging points in jails in a bid to make prisons safer.

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