Coroner finds prison missed chance before inmate murder
A coroner found authorities missed a key chance to assess risk before a child snatcher was murdered by a fellow inmate at Hakea Prison. Read the full findings.
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Acacia Prison inmate dies in custody, investigation launched
A man has died in custody at Acacia Prison in Western Australia. Authorities are investigating the circumstances. Read the latest on this developing story.
Two hospitalised after stabbing at correctional centre
Two inmates were hospitalised following a reported stabbing at Western Plains Correctional Centre in Geelong. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
Prison guard basher's sentence overturned
An inmate who launched a violent attack on four prison guards in Cessnock has had his community sentence overturned and will now serve time in prison. Read the full story.
Bunbury Prison Officer Investigated Over Inmate Photo
A senior officer at Bunbury Regional Prison faces professional standards investigation after allegedly taking inappropriate photo of an inmate. Full details on the incident.
Cessnock Jail: Murderer pleads guilty to prison assault
A convicted murderer serving time at Cessnock Correctional Centre has pleaded guilty to a violent prison assault, adding to his lengthy criminal history and raising concerns about inmate safety.
Canberra Prison Drug Use Driven by Boredom: Report
A groundbreaking report exposes how extreme boredom in Canberra's jail is driving inmates toward drug use, with lockdowns creating a perfect storm for substance abuse behind bars.
Townsville prison lockdown after officers assaulted
Townsville Correctional Centre remains in full lockdown after two correctional officers were brutally assaulted by an inmate, sparking major security concerns and an ongoing investigation.
NSW prison officers strike over inmate's suspended sentence
Correctional officers across New South Wales have launched industrial action after a violent inmate received a suspended sentence for a brutal assault that left prison staff traumatised.
Cessnock prison officers strike over inmate sentence
Prison officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre have launched strike action, protesting what they call an 'unacceptable' sentence given to an inmate who assaulted staff members.
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