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NRLW player allegedly assaulted teenage girl
A rising star of the NRLW allegedly assaulted a 17-year-old girl who lived in a neighbouring apartment after a disagreement over a food delivery order.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Billie Eder
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Courts
Fresh charges for alleged Paddington double killer Beau Lamarre-Condon
The former police officer is facing charges of domestic violence-related murder and aggravated breaking and entering after allegedly shooting Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
- by Sarah McPhee
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Human trafficking
Syndicate trafficked teen to work in Sydney brothels, police say, two arrested
The alleged head of a syndicate has been arrested in Sydney after women were found sleeping three to a single room in a suburban home in Banksia.
- by Perry Duffin and Clare Sibthorpe
War memorial stolen from Sydney park ‘in dead of night’
An almost 100-year-old bronze honour roll commemorating veterans of World War I has been stolen from a north shore memorial park.
- by Jessica McSweeney
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Police
Police seek 16 people after violent and sexual incidents on city’s trains, buses
These are the faces of those being sought by NSW Police over allegations against members of the public on Sydney’s transport network.
- by Perry Duffin
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Domestic violence
Emma’s husband was a first-time DV offender. Her experience told a different story
When Emma’s husband hit her and dragged her along the floor, she stayed quiet. The next time it happened, she couldn’t be silent.
- by Clare Sibthorpe and Nigel Gladstone
318 million scam texts sent from four Sydney addresses: police
Three men will face court after a major police operation uncovered sophisticated “smishing” operations.
- by Jessica McSweeney
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NSW Police misconduct
‘Serious misconduct’: NSW Police inspector had 13 beers, 8 spirit drinks before crash, watchdog says
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission has released a damning report about the high-ranking officer, who allegedly crashed his work car in Sydney’s NorthConnex tunnel.
- by Perry Duffin and Tiffiny Genders
Hawkesbury mayor and partner served with apprehended domestic violence orders
Police say they responded to reports of a break-and-enter at a Richmond property and served the mayor with an interim order, without providing details on her partner’s order.
- by Clare Sibthorpe and Megan Gorrey
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Domestic violence
The Sydney suburbs with the most alcohol-related domestic violence
The Herald has built an interactive map, pinpointing domestic violence incidents across the state’s local government areas over the past decade.
- by Heath Gilmore, Sally Rawsthorne and Nigel Gladstone
Sydney GP granted $1 million bail allegedly assaulted third woman
The GP was arrested after female patients, aged 19 and 28, complained to police. Now a third patient has come forward.
- by Sally Rawsthorne