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.
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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.
Former rugby player sentenced for Newcastle punch
Former Tongan test rugby player Penikolo Kula Latu receives a community sentence for a one-punch assault that left an off-duty police officer with serious injuries at a Newcastle nightclub.
Ex-cop's trauma journey leads to men's mental health advocacy
Former NSW Police forensic investigator Peter Baines, who carried dead children after the 2004 tsunami, now advocates for men's mental health through charity work and public speaking in Newcastle.
Prison officer sentenced for inmate relationship
Former prison officer Matice Henaway receives suspended sentence for inappropriate relationship with inmate at Townsville Correctional Centre. Full details.
Officer injured as stolen car T-bones police vehicle
A senior constable was hospitalised after a stolen Ford Everest T-boned an unmarked police car on the Gold Coast. Two suspects fled and stole another vehicle. Police continue their hunt.
Sydney police officer stabbed in leg during violent incident
A NSW Police officer is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the leg during a dramatic incident in Sydney's southwest, sparking concerns about officer safety.
Prison guard assault sentence appealed as inadequate
Prosecutors appeal against what they call an 'inadequate' sentence for a man who brutally assaulted correctional officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre, arguing for stronger consequences for prison violence.
Cameraman recalls iconic Melbourne Cup police push
Veteran Channel 7 cameraman Will Pristel shares behind-the-scenes details of capturing one of Australian racing's most infamous moments - the 2015 Melbourne Cup police push that went viral.
WA Police crisis: Officers fleeing in record numbers
Western Australia's police force faces an unprecedented exodus as undervalued officers leave the service, creating a staffing crisis that threatens community safety across the state.
Townsville police officer injured in stolen car incident
A Townsville police officer has been hospitalised after a dramatic stolen vehicle incident in Rosslea that saw multiple cars stolen and a dangerous police pursuit through suburban streets.
Prison guard attacker dodges jail in Cessnock case
A man who brutally assaulted a correctional officer at Cessnock Correctional Centre has avoided prison, receiving a community corrections order instead. The decision has raised questions about justice for frontline prison workers.
Prison officers strike over 'slap on wrist' assault sentence
Prison officers at a Newcastle correctional facility have taken strike action after a convicted criminal received what they describe as a 'slap on the wrist' for assaulting multiple officers, raising concerns about workplace safety and judicial consequenc
NSW prison officers strike over violent incident ruling
Correctional officers across multiple NSW prisons have launched immediate strike action after a disciplinary ruling that found officers used 'reasonable force' during a violent inmate incident, sparking safety concerns across the state's prison system.
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