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More time for inmate who smuggled drugs into prison

More time for inmate who smuggled drugs into prison

A man has been sentenced to more jail time over a scheme to conceal pure methamphetamine and another drug being on a prison visitor's body.

System failed Indigenous teen with tragic results

System failed Indigenous teen with tragic results

System failed Indigenous teen with tragic results

System failed Indigenous teen with tragic results

Advocates for Aboriginal teenager Stanly Inman Jr, who died in custody, say his death could have been prevented if he received culturally appropriate care.

'Lifelong burden': man jailed for causing 19yo's death

'Lifelong burden': man jailed for causing 19yo's death

'Lifelong burden': man jailed for causing 19yo's death

'Lifelong burden': man jailed for causing 19yo's death

A 26-year-old man who was high on meth when he crashed his car, killing his friend, will spend almost five years in jail before he is eligible for parole.

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Baby kidnapper released from jail before sentence

Baby kidnapper released from jail before sentence

A man who stole a car with an 11-month-old child inside has been released into the community to live at a hotel, months before he will be sentenced.

'Masking great sadness': Indigenous man dies in custody

'Masking great sadness': Indigenous man dies in custody

An Indigenous man who died in custody did not receive adequate mental health care and was discharged without a detailed plan for future treatment.

Man who dumped girlfriend in bin jailed for 28 years

Man who dumped girlfriend in bin jailed for 28 years

Joon Seong Tan will spend up to 28 years behind bars for stabbing his girlfriend and covering up his crime by disposing of her body in a wheelie bin.

Inquiry to examine how prison guard could rape inmates

Inquiry to examine how prison guard could rape inmates

An inquiry will examine how Wayne Astill was able to rape and assault several women prisoners during the decade he worked at a jail in Sydney's west.

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Board rejects parole for killer Rodney Michael Cherry

Board rejects parole for killer Rodney Michael Cherry

Board rejects parole for killer Rodney Michael Cherry

Board rejects parole for killer Rodney Michael Cherry

Convicted killer Rodney Michael Cherry will remain behind bars after Queensland's parole board denied his application for freedom.

Staff shortages force youth lockdowns, inquiry told

Staff shortages force youth lockdowns, inquiry told

Staff shortages force youth lockdowns, inquiry told

Staff shortages force youth lockdowns, inquiry told

An inquiry has been told staff shortages at Tasmania's youth detention centre have resulted in lockdowns during the past month.

Tradie trial to help detained youths make fresh start

Tradie trial to help detained youths make fresh start

Tradie trial to help detained youths make fresh start

Tradie trial to help detained youths make fresh start

From barbering to bricklaying, young people in NSW youth detention have the chance to acquire real-world skills in trades to transition back into the community.

Slave keeper jail time increased for contacting victim

Slave keeper jail time increased for contacting victim

Slave keeper jail time increased for contacting victim

Slave keeper jail time increased for contacting victim

A woman in prison for keeping a Tamil woman as a slave has had her jail term increased for trying to stop her victim giving evidence against her.

Family of murdered mother stare down 'evil' husband

Family of murdered mother stare down 'evil' husband

Family of murdered mother stare down 'evil' husband

Family of murdered mother stare down 'evil' husband

The family of a woman strangled to death by her husband have stared down her "evil" killer in court, as it's revealed he took photos of her lifeless body.

Families of serial killer victims sway parole reforms

Families of serial killer victims sway parole reforms

Families of serial killer victims sway parole reforms

Families of serial killer victims sway parole reforms

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has flagged parole law changes as he apologises for the handling of an application by serial killer Paul Denyer.

Inmate charged with murder after Adelaide prison death

Inmate charged with murder after Adelaide prison death

Inmate charged with murder after Adelaide prison death

Inmate charged with murder after Adelaide prison death

A man is facing a murder charge after a fellow inmate was killed at a high security prison in Adelaide's northeast.

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Daughter calls out 'monster' who killed her father

The daughter of a man who was stabbed to death at a Melbourne home almost two years ago has called his killer "a monster" as she faced him in court.

Imprisoned pilot's human rights breached, family claims

The operator of a NSW prison denies it is holding former US military pilot Dan Duggan in solitary confinement as alleged by his family.

Disgraced ex-NSW MP in hospital after prison bashing

Disgraced former NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos has been hospitalised after being bashed in prison.

Indigenous communities put their hands up for justice

The federal government is moving forward on its commitment to fund justice reinvestment to help reduce the number of Indigenous people in jail.

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'Terrifying' Merri Creek rapist jailed for 20 years

Violent serial rapist Joel Russo will be locked up for at least 17 years for his horrendous sex attack on a woman he tried to drown at Melbourne's Merri Creek.

Jubilation as free Folbigg walks 'into the sunshine'

Supporters of Kathleen Folbigg say justice has been done, with her pardon and release following two decades in jail over the deaths of her four children.

Judge shows mercy in jailing abused wife for murder

Rebecca Payne will spend up to 16 years behind bars for the murder of her husband after she was trapped in more than a decade of depraved abuse.

Coroner probes support for woman killed by partner

A coroner has requested a review of all Victorian support services used by a Indigenous woman and her children after she was murdered by her former partner.

Prison inmates in hospital following 'incident'

Two inmates at Victoria's highest security prison have been rushed to hospital after sustaining upper body injuries.

Reprieve for protesters who blocked Sydney traffic

A year on from a protest that halted Sydney traffic, two of those arrested have had a small win in a Sydney court.

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