Poorer mental health weighs on LGBTQI people: analysis Mental health across the queer and gender-diverse spectrum is on a tightrope in Australia, with high rates of suicidal ideation and self-harm. AAP · Mar 1, 2024
Accused killer cop's recruitment, record to be probed NSW Police has more than 18,000 members reeling from the alleged actions of one officer charged with murdering a Sydney couple, the commissioner says. AAP · Mar 1, 2024
Tears, hugs and flowers as Sydney remembers slain pair Sydneysiders, politicians, friends and family have gathered to honour the lives of a young couple allegedly murdered by a police officer. AAP · Feb 29, 2024
‘Light and love’: family and friends to honour Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at Sydney vigil Darlinghurst event will celebrate lives of former TV presenter and Qantas flight attendant who were allegedly murdered by Sen Const Beau Lamarre The Guardian - AU · Feb 29, 2024
Alleged murder of Jesse Baird by Beau Lamarre was premeditated, NSW police claim Assistant commissioner alleges Lamarre bought single surfboard bag ahead of shootings with Baird’s partner, Luke Davies, killed due to ‘presence at house’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 29, 2024
NSW police commissioner Karen Webb moves to dismiss alleged killer Beau Lamarre from force Police continue searching Bungonia property and say Lamarre drew ‘a bit of a map’ showing where to find bodies The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024
NSW police to march in plainclothes at Sydney Mardi Gras after deal reached Commissioner is ‘delighted’ by outcome but decision angers some activists in the wake of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird murder investigation The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024
Police set to march out of uniform at Mardi Gras parade NSW Police have reached an agreement with Mardi Gras parade organisers to march after being uninvited following the alleged murders of two men. AAP · Feb 27, 2024
Deaths 'struck a chord' as police conclude site search Flowers adorn a house where two men were allegedly slain by a police officer, with investigators searching a rural property where their bodies were found. AAP · Feb 27, 2024
‘A lot of hurt and anger’: how the queer community feels let down by NSW police Despite a 26-year tradition of officers marching at Mardi Gras, the Paddington alleged murders have brought growing discontent with the force to a head The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024
Blood, a hire van and a remote property: a timeline of the search for Jesse Baird and Luke Davies Here’s everything we know so far about the Sydney couple, whose bodies police say they have found in Bungonia, and their alleged murderer Beau Lamarre The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024
Human remains found in search for Sydney TV presenter and his boyfriend Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were allegedly killed by a police officer last Monday Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2024
Afternoon Update: bodies of Sydney couple found; Taylor Swift’s dad accused of hitting photographer; and France ambiguous on deploying troops to Ukraine NSW Police are confident that they have located the remains of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024
NSW police commissioner criticised for quoting Taylor Swift while defending response to alleged double murder Karen Webb was speaking to media about Jesse Baird and Luke Davies who were allegedly murdered by police officer Beau Lamarre The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024
AAP · Feb 26, 2024 'Haters gonna hate', NSW police chief tells critics The NSW Premier has defended the "exceptional" work of the police commissioner, who cited Taylor Swift to fend off her "haters".
AAP · Feb 26, 2024 'Gap' in system allowed accused killer cop gun access More work needs to be done on police systems around gun access after a senior constable allegedly murdered a former partner with his weapon, NSW's top cop says.
AAP · Feb 25, 2024 Police chief vows to 'do better' on gay hate crime Police need to improve how they deal with LGBTQI hate crimes after a scathing review on the issue, NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb says.
AAP · Feb 25, 2024 Weights, grinder and hose: cop's alleged kill cover-up A triple zero call made from Jessie Baird's phone after shots were heard in his Sydney home may have been the first of several cover-ups by his alleged killer.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2024 Police investigate possession of police handgun allegedly used in murder of Sydney couple NSW police commissioner Karen Webb expresses ‘heartfelt condolences’ to the families and friends of alleged murder victims Jesse Baird and Luke Davies
The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2024 NSW police fail to deliver mental health crisis review amid scrutiny over latest shooting death Exclusive: Review ordered by police commissioner Karen Webb after string of fatalities last year is more than two months overdue
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 21, 2023 NSW Police Were ‘Indifferent’ When Investigating Potential LGBTIQ Hate Crimes, Finds Inquiry An inquiry into NSW Police has found the force needs to check its biases after examining decades of unsolved crimes against LGBTIQ+ people.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023 Sex crimes squad informed of 2017 complaint against Alan Jones Jones strongly denies allegations as NSW police confirm there is no current investigation into Jones but say sex crimes squad will try to contact complainant this week
AAP · Nov 23, 2023 No 'smoking gun' for gran's tasering cover-up: minister NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley says it would have been impossible for anyone to cover up the acts of an officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023 Rights groups condemn ‘police repression’ at ‘peaceful’ pro-Palestine rally in Sydney Chris Minns says NSW police acted ‘responsibly’ despite condemnation from protesters and civil rights groups
AAP · Nov 15, 2023 Top cop defends secrecy around senior officer's charges The NSW Police commissioner concedes the case of a high-ranking officer accused of a serious drink-driving offences should have been made public earlier.