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NSW police visited home where foster children lived with convicted killer weeks before government removed her

State government apologises after convicted murderer Regina Arthurell removed this week despite being warned of situation in December

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Bondi gunman family jail visit stopped for fruit knife

The family of Naveed Akram has been stopped from visiting the Bondi Beach gunman in prison after police found "suspected contraband" in their parked car.

AAP

Police furious at prisoners having to sleep on floors

Prisoners could be injured or die and police left at risk of attack if a deal on inmate transport is not honoured, a union says.

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Killer inmate fantasised about dismembering victims

A coroner says corrective services officers could not have predicted a sadistic prisoner's murderous plan to lure a fellow inmate to his death.

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Pet guinea pigs kill and cook claim sparks prison probe

Guinea pigs taken from an animal shelter have allegedly been eaten by inmates at a prison, with a premier saying he is appalled by the allegations.

AAP

Police burnt out juggling jobs in DV-hit state

One state's police respond to up to 180,000 domestic and family violence calls every year and need more support, with unions calling for change.

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NSW Now Requires Perpetrators With Domestic Violence Charges To Wear Electronic Monitoring Bracelets

“These changes will give victim-survivors of domestic and family violence greater peace of mind and support their safety planning while the matter is dealt with in the courts."

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High security centre to be 'world's best' youth prison

A new 30-bed, $100 million youth detention facility will be "the best of its kind in the world", the WA Government says.

AAP

Prisons boss says he was 'scapegoat' after teen died

A former corrective services boss says he was blamed for government failures after an Indigenous teenager fatally self-harmed in custody.

AAP

Police taken away from core duties to transport prisoners: MP

The inquiry is examining public safety in regional areas

Newcastle Herald

Man shot dead by corrections officer was no threat: mum

The mother of an Indigenous man shot dead as he fled from custody says she holds no animosity towards the correctional officer who killed her son.

AAP

'Errors' prompt swift parole board legislative changes

Legislative changes have been pushed through Queensland parliament after some people on the state parole board had not been properly appointed.

AAP

Ex-boxing champ detained over 'error' in drug sentence

A judge had intended for a former world champion boxer to walk free from court but accidentally triggered a retroactive jail term for his parole violation.

AAP

Burglar's 'desperate' court escape attempt foiled by plain clothes cops

The man tried to flee upon discovering he would not be bailed.

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Indigenous teen's funeral back on after crisis talks

West Australian authorities have backflipped on their last-minute decision not to let Cleveland Dodd's incarcerated father attend the teenager's funeral.

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Family of Perth man who died in custody demands justice

The grieving family of an Indigenous man who died in custody say the father of three begged prison officers for medical help.

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WA minister defends actions after teen died in custody

A West Australian government minister has blamed his advisors for the information he gave media after a teen self-harmed in detention and died.

Newcastle Herald

Shortland death in custody sparks call for action on safer cells, Aboriginal incarceration rates

A coronial report has questioned the 26-year-old man's care under Corrective Services.

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Breach of sex offender housing precinct sparks review

A woman was able to visit a secure housing precinct for Queensland sex offenders despite a security overhaul following the alleged assault of a teenage girl.

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Vet in gang, sleeping on floor 'for protection' in jail

An ex-soldier had to join a gang and sleep on the floor with his head near a toilet for protection in a Queensland maximum security prison, a court has heard.

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Two buildings damaged by fire, but no injuries after Banksia Hill New Year's Eve riot

In a New Year's Eve riot at Perth's Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre, 22 inmates climbed fences and rooftops, causing damage and threatening staff.

ABC News

Renewed calls for juvenile offenders to be sent to assessment centres rather than detention

Could assessment centres for youth offenders reduce incarceration and recidivism? The former head of corrective services thinks so.

ABC News

Jury retires to deliberate verdict in murder trial over shooting death of Indigenous inmate

The jury is considering its verdict in the trial of a NSW Corrective Services officer charged over the death of a man in Lismore.

ABC News

NSW Corrective Services officer faces murder charge over Dwayne Johnstone's death

Eleven seconds of CCTV footage has shown the moments during which a NSW Corrective Services officer shot an Indigenous man as he tried to flee custody.

AAP

Extended contracts for NSW icare providers

Four insurers part of the NSW government's workplace compensation scheme have had contracts extended while two others have been added following a review.

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