Crime
Man who attacked hero officer whisked out back prison gate after appeal abandoned
The drug addict who bashed Samantha Barlow has been quietly released from jail to avoid the awaiting media, after the NSW government was advised it could not win a challenge to his release.
- by Perry Duffin and Jessica McSweeney
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Deborah spoke out about her abuse. Then the texts urging her to stay silent began
When a wellness business owner learnt a woman was about to go public about being sexually abused by his ex-staff member, he tried to pressure her to remain quiet.
- by Clare Sibthorpe
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State Parliament
In the State of Origin of crime, here’s where NSW comes out on top
NSW is leading the country on low crime rates, according to the first state-by-state comparison.
- by Alexandra Smith
Stuart MacGill helped set up $330,000 cocaine deal in restaurant car park, court told
The former cricketer was allegedly unimpressed with his regular dealer’s cocaine quality and introduced him to his brother-in-law. But when an alleged deal went wrong, he was kidnapped.
- by Clare Sibthorpe
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Jones investigation
What happens next for Alan Jones?
Jones, who was granted bail by police, is due to face Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on December 18. It could be the start of a years-long legal battle.
- by Sarah McPhee
‘Incredibly stupid’: Pistol-wielding Uber driver faces court after parliament emergency
The man triggered a major police response when he waved a replica gun from the window of his car outside NSW parliament.
- by Amber Schultz
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Sex abuse, drugs and predatory ‘gurus’: The dark side of a booming wellness trend
Deborah Sarah was groomed, given powerful psychedelics and sexually abused during what were meant to be healing sessions for her sexual trauma.
- by Clare Sibthorpe
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NSW
Man charged after water pistol triggers panic outside NSW Parliament
The ride-share driver was seen shooting what was believed to be a replica firearm on Hospital Road in The Domain, sparking a major police response.
- by Riley Walter
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Traffic incident
Driver charged after horror crash following police pursuit
Police have linked the allegedly stolen SUV with the theft of another car in south-west Sydney earlier in the day. A critical incident investigation into the crash is under way.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Riley Walter
Eastern suburbs man arrested after record-breaking pink cocaine bust
A man, 21, has been arrested in Coogee over a massive haul of the dangerous new party drug linked to One Direction star Liam Payne before his death.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Former kickboxer charged with murder of partner in Penrith hotel room
Police were called to the Pullman Hotel on Sunday when the body of 50-year-old Shirley So was found.
- by Riley Walter
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