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Top cop's personalised gin gift 'not unusual': minister

The NSW police minister says a bottle of gin she received from the state's top cop is one of many types of "merchandise" gifted to her by police.

AAP · Aug 30, 2024

Channel dredging complete but Lake sailors want long-term commitment

Almost 30,000 cubic metres of sand have been cleared.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 19, 2024

Overhaul for 'antiquated' system as police vests vanish

A modern, electronic way of tracking police equipment, such as service weapons and ballistic vests, is under consideration for Australia's largest police force.

AAP · Aug 13, 2024

Shiraz to Shore: $89m plan for 100km cycle trail linking wineries to beach

The Hunter wants to be a cycle tourism mecca.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 2, 2024

Blockade Australia climate activist sentenced to three months in jail over Port of Newcastle protest

Laura Davy, who travelled from Tasmania to take part in a protest at a coal terminal, will appeal prison sentence

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2024

Police probe whether toxic web 'radicalised' stab teen

A teen accused of stabbing a student at the University of Sydney is yet to be charged, as police question whether he was radicalised by toxic online content.

AAP · Jul 3, 2024

Boy accused of stabbing student at Sydney university has faced previous charges, officials say

New South Wales Police Minister Yasmin Catley says a 14-year-old boy accused of stabbing a man at a Sydney university has faced previous charges, which were dismissed by a court

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2024

Sydney university stabbing: teenage boy who allegedly attacked student was arrested last year, minister says

Yasmin Catley says 14-year-old had been through government program run by NSW’s department of community and justice

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2024

Strike force, dog squad, PolAir: inside police operation for illegal protests

At least 15 people have been charged after Hunter railway activity.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 1, 2024

Police DV murder response probed as man refused bail

It took police almost an hour to respond to a call for help as a woman lay dying on the floor of a home in northern NSW.

AAP · Jul 1, 2024