Top cop denies push as replacement search heats up Questions remain about the premature retirement of NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb as taxpayers stump up for two top cops until she leaves in September. AAP · May 12, 2025
Karen Webb to resign after three years as NSW police commissioner State’s top cop – who was first woman to hold position in NSW history – expected to step down on 30 September The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2025
Tributes for trailblazer's turbulent time as top cop Lauded as a no-nonsense reformer, the first woman to lead Australia's biggest police force is headed for the exit after cutting short her five-year term. AAP · May 7, 2025
Gunman on run after beach fight and shooting death Two groups of men had "cuddled" and made up after a scuffle before a third party showed up and fired a gun, leaving a teen dead in a beach car park. AAP · Apr 24, 2025
NSW police officer signed NDA with AFP over Sydney caravan ‘fake terrorism’ plot NSW parliamentary inquiry hears ‘extraordinary’ revelation that motivation of overseas mastermind was kept secret due to non-disclosure agreement The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2025
Sydney caravan incident sparks inquiry into ‘who knew what and when’ before rushed hate speech laws Investigation will not examine whether laws should be repealed, despite crossbench members’ concerns they may have been ‘misled’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025
'Going to lock you up': cop warning for regional youth Dozens of officers will be deployed in several regional centres to tackle rising youth crime, including serious incidents from violent break-ins to car theft. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
'Game changer' armoured police vehicles an Aussie first A $3.5 million fleet of armoured vehicles will boost the ability of police to respond to high-stakes crises, including on passenger planes. AAP · Mar 17, 2025
NSW rushed through laws in the wake of antisemitic attacks. What happens now police say the incidents were a ‘con job’? Firestorm erupts over whether NSW premier Chris Minns knew about fake terror plot before hate speech and protest laws passed The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025
Chris Minns and NSW police minister should face inquiry over ‘fake terrorism plot’ and antisemitic attacks, critics say Questions raised over whether premier and Yasmin Catley misled parliament over Dural caravan plot as Labor rushed through hate speech and places of worship laws The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025
NSW deputy police commissioner reveals early doubts about whether Dural caravan plot was terrorist threat David Hudson tells budget estimates the terrorism theory was ruled out ahead of public being told it was a criminal ‘con job’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025
Police minister's brother denies supplying meth NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley's 62-year-old brother has faced court, disputing the amount of the drug meth and money that police allege they found on him. AAP · Mar 11, 2025
AFP Clarifies Explosives-Laden Dural Caravan Was Part Of ‘Fabricated Terrorism Plot’ The caravan, discovered back in January, was "never going to cause a mass casualty event", according to authorities. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 10, 2025
Police minister's brother charged with drug offences A state police minister has decried the impact of illicit drug use and addiction on families after her estranged brother was charged with drug offences. AAP · Mar 1, 2025
AAP · Jan 24, 2025 Second man charged after attempted synagogue arson Another man has been charged over a synagogue fire as police prepare for heightened tensions over the Australia Day weekend after a wave of anti-Semitic crimes.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2025 Sydney man arrested over Newtown synagogue fire Adam Edward Moule is ninth person charged under Strike Force Pearl investigation into spate of antisemitic attacks across Sydney
AAP · Nov 25, 2024 Pay-cut promotions no longer forced on state's police Retention payments, flexible work and huge salary jumps are in store for more than 16,000 police, soon to be the top-paid officers in Australia.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2024 Courts, politicians and police in the sea: the many battles for climate activists at NSW’s Rising Tide protest Experts say moves to stop the protest come amid an escalating crackdown on activism across the country
Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2024 Police union boss says NSW pay deal is a game-changer for the force "This is a good deal and generational change."
Newcastle Herald · Nov 11, 2024 Swansea Channel dredge could be shifting sands across the state There's more clarity on the pipeline to Blacksmiths Beach.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 11, 2024 'If people see someone in trouble, they help': MP thanks fishers for rescue The man had been missing from a ship for 18 hours when he was miraculously spotted.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 21, 2024 'Warm welcome': New nurses arrive in the Hunter from the UK and Ireland 'Health worker shortages in our regions are a big challenge.'
Newcastle Herald · Oct 13, 2024 'Crisis point': NSW government tackles shortage threatening aircraft safety New recruits needed for a crucial trade that aims for the sky.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2024 NSW police an ‘escalating factor’ in mental health crisis call outs, internal review finds Officers ‘unlikely’ to be able to properly respond to incidents even with significantly more training, report states
AAP · Sep 12, 2024 Police should step back in mental health calls: review A review has found NSW police officers are not always the right people to respond to mental health crises in the community, sparking calls for urgent action.