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Racism NT Police
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Review into the NT Police found “no adverse” evidence of racism

ICAC handed down a final report on Friday, closing its investigation, after finding “no admissible evidence” of racism within NT Police.

NSW police strip searches
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NSW Police average 100 strip searches at train stations yearly

From 2016 to 2024, the Redfern Legal Centre found NSW Police conducted 883 strip searches at train stations.

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Electronic monitoring for NSW domestic violence offenders on bail

If bail is granted, Corrective Services NSW can track alleged domestic violence perpetrators with GPS electronic monitoring.

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Sydney pro-Palestine protests to go ahead on 7 October

Earlier this week, NSW Police made a legal bid to stop planned pro-Palestine protests in Sydney from taking place this long weekend.

NSW police are trying to stop planned protests in Sydney to mark a year since October 7
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NSW Police have made a legal bid to stop planned protests

NSW police are trying to stop planned protests in Sydney to mark a year since October 7, making a legal appeal in the Supreme Court.

Four teens have been charged with hate crimes over Grindr attack on gay men
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Four WA teens charged over Grindr “hate crime” attacks

Four teens have been charged in Perth with hate crimes over Grindr attack on gay men, prompting police to warn about meetups via dating apps.

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SA police to start testing drivers for cocaine

It comes after recent wastewater monitoring showed national cocaine use has reached record high levels.

NSW body-worn camera trial
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Body cameras to be trialled at hospitals

A NSW body-worn camera trial will begin at nine public hospitals across the state as soon as possible, amid rising levels of assault.

A police officer in riot gear walks out glass doors branded with the Westfield logo at a shopping centre in Adelaide.
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Adelaide shopping centre evacuated after teen fight

Police have arrested two teenagers following the incident.

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4,000 litres of ‘date rape’ drug ‘bute’ seized by Federal Police

Authorities have found the ‘date rape’ drug, bute, concealed in packaging labelled as body oil, essential oil, and face masks.

500 domestic violence offenders arrested in nsw
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Over 500 alleged domestic violence offenders arrested in NSW

About 40% of those arrested across the four-day ‘Operation Amarok VI’ were charged with ‘serious domestic violence offences’.

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New York Police fined for allegedly forcing women to remove hijabs

Jamilla Clark and Arwa Aziz both alleged they were forced to remove their hijabs in front of male New York police officers.

Melbourne police's wrongful arrest raised concerns in Federal Parliament
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How Victoria Police’s wrong arrest rocked politics

Melbourne police apologised for incorrectly arresting a recent detainee, but not before the saga sparked heated debate in federal politics.

Taekwondo instructor murders
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Taekwondo instructor arrested for three alleged murders

Investigators alleged the taekwondo instructor was responsible for their murders, but said a motive has not yet been established.

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Queensland Government admits to unlawful child police detention

The Queensland Government has conceded it unlawfully held eight children in police watch houses. The ruling could trigger further findings.

What is the PwC scandal
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What is the PwC scandal? Explained simply.

What is the PwC scandal? It’s resulted in a criminal investigation, and claimed the scalp of its CEO. Here are the details, explained simply

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