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Josh Hanrahan is Chief Reporter for The Daily Telegraph. A winner of multiple journalism awards, including a Walkley Award for the 2023 Scoop of the Year, he has worked in Victoria, New South Wales and England.

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‘Cheeky, happy boy’: Mum’s tribute for 9yo killed in farm shooting

A nine-year-old boy killed in a tragic shooting accident has been identified, with his heartbroken mother urging other parents to “hold your loved ones close”.

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**TNV Fees Apply**One time use** Must credit TNV** , FILE 1 - CRIME SCENE, CRIME SCENE AFTER TEN YEAR OLD SHOT, WINDELLAMA NSW, AUSTRALIA, 13/04/2025, , Description, , THIS MORNING EMERGENCY SERVICES RESPONDED TO A PROPERTY AT EIGHTY-SEVEN FERNLEIGH CLOSE WINDELLAMA. ON ARRIVAL THEY HAVE FOUND A TEN YEAR OLD BOY SUFFERING A GUNSHOT WOUND. AMBULANCE PARAMEDICS AND DOCTORS FROM THE HELICOPTER WORKED ON THE BOY UNFORTUNATELY HE WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED AT THE SCENE. POLICE HAVE SET UP A CRIME SCENE AND ARE INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT., DRONE SHOTS AND GROUND VISION HAVE BEEN COVERED.

Man and teen charged after boy killed in accidental farm shooting

A 33-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy have been charged following the accidental shooting death of a nine-year-old at a family property near Goulburn during the school holidays.

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Manhunt for underworld associate after woman stabbed

A manhunt is underway after a woman was stabbed during an early morning home invasion in a luxury high-rise apartment in Sydney’s CBD.

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Crime Commission seizes cars suspected of being bought with proceeds of NDIS fraud

Crime Commission seizes 36 houses, luxury cars in NDIS fraud probe

NDIS businesses have allegedly funded $40m in assets for their Sydney-based directors, including luxury cars and 36 properties. No one has been charged, and investigations continue.

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Australia’s youngest killer arrested, just weeks after jail release

Australia’s youngest ever killer, who committed murder at age 13, has been arrested less than a month after being released from prison.

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Retiring Homicide boss Danny Doherty, main picture, in his days a a uniformed police officer ahead of joining homicide, top right, and as he joined the police academy, bottom right. Pictures: Justin Lloyd/Supplied

Homicide boss retires, reveals which cases have stuck with him

He is one of the most recognisable officers in the NSW Police Force, but today Danny Doherty will call time on a 40 year career.

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It could take up to a decade until NSW Police numbers return to where they need to be, with secret documents revealing the state's top cops are aware there is no quick fix to the force's recruitment issues

Police shortfall could last a decade, internal documents reveal

Top officers warn it may take 10 years to rebuild NSW Police numbers, as internal documents admit vacancies are likely to keep growing- despite government efforts and a surge in applications.

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Police shortfall could last a decade, internal documents reveal

Top officers warn it may take 10 years to rebuild NSW Police numbers, as internal documents admit vacancies are likely to keep growing- despite government efforts and a surge in applications.

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ID CONFIRMED BY JOSH HANRAHAN. MacKenzie Anderson (R) with former partner Tyrone Thompson. Picture: instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/COormVFntp6/

He stabbed her 78 times and wants sympathy? Throw away the key

Mackenzie Anderson’s murder shocked the country, now her killer Tyrone Thompson has pleaded guilty. If it’s a discount he’s hoping for on his jail sentence, let him have it. It should not matter, writes Josh Hanrahan.

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Stabbed 78 times: Parolee admits murdering ex-partner

A man who was banned from contacting his ex-girlfriend has admitted brutally murdering her just 16 days after being released on parole on domestic violence offences. The victim’s mum says the admission is not a sign of remorse.

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