The Latest Breaking News from NSW Police

Menindee locals have 'no faith' in fish kill response

Menindee residents are frustrated and angry after living through the second major fish kill on the Darling-Baaka River in four years.

AAP · Mar 21, 2023

'Significant planning' underway to clean up massive fish kill in NSW's far west

An emergency response centre, headed by NSW Police, has been put into action in the state's far west to coordinate the clean-up of the worst mass kill ever to hit the Darling River in Menindee.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2023

Police data reveals how many e-scooter fines were handed out in Newcastle

Only four infringement notices were issued for riding an e-scooter in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie over a 12 month period despite the proliferation of the illegal alternative transport devices across the region.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2023

Kidnap victim tortured, had teeth removed

Six people have been charged after a man was allegedly held hostage and tortured in a Sydney house for several days.

The New Daily · Mar 15, 2023

Charges after women allegedly targeted in ‘terrifying’ river rampage

Two men have been charged after a group of women aboard a Murray River houseboat were left "terrified" after allegedly being attacked.

The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023

Man did wheelie on motorbike at 112km/h in front of police at Wickham

A p-plater has accrued 18 demerit points and been fined almost $4000 for riding a motorbike more than twice the speed limit while doing a wheelie in front of police in Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 13, 2023

John Bowie's only living child begs to know what he did with her mother's body 40 years after disappearance

The daughter of convicted murderer John Bowie tells the NSW Supreme Court that she often still feels like "the angry little girl that lost her mum".

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Academic breaks down at inquiry while explaining his review of Sydney's gay hate deaths

An academic who helped NSW police review dozens of suspected gay hate deaths in Sydney becomes emotional while giving evidence at a public inquiry.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Call to exclude kids from law banning criminal contact

Parliament should reconsider whether a law aimed at disrupting serious crime should ever be used on children, the NSW police watchdog says.

AAP · Mar 1, 2023

Daughter of Sydney developer released on bail after being charged with fraud offences

Court hears allegations against Ashlyn Nassif, 27, relate to Skyview development in Castle Hill

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023