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Sydney Mall Stabbing Not Terror Related, Police Say

New South Wales police commissioner Karen Webb stated that the recent Sydney mall stabbing attack is not terror-related, but the investigation is ongoing.

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Police officer who shot Bondi Junction attacker wielding a ‘massive’ knife hailed as a hero

Anthony Albanese has praised a lone police officer who pursued a man on a stabbing spree, saying ‘there is no doubt that she saved lives through her action’

The Guardian - AU

Chris Minns orders review of termination payouts for senior NSW public servants

Premier says review of public money spend is ‘appropriate and necessary’ after Guardian Australia reveals $700,000 was paid out to former NSW police media officers

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Pay review after $700k NSW Police media merry-go-round

'Exorbitant' payouts for NSW Police media advisors totalling more than $700,000 have prompted the premier to review severance pay for senior public servants.

AAP

NSW police paid redundancies to three top media advisers in two years totalling $687,000

Exclusive: since Karen Webb became commissioner the force has dumped and paid out three employees in senior media and public affairs roles

The Guardian - AU

Top police media recruit axed weeks after taking role

NSW Police says it has "ceased the temporary appointment" of former Seven News journalist Steve Jackson to the role of executive director of public affairs.

AAP

NSW police commissioner backflips on appointment of Steve Jackson as new media adviser

Decision announced on eve of Easter long weekend following weeks of controversy over Jackson’s former work as a journalist

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Yasmin Catley 'concentrating on job' amid calls for sacking as police minister

Yasmin Catley says she has the support of police officers.

Newcastle Herald

NSW police commissioner says appointment of media adviser under review after new information received

Karen Webb says checks still under way in the appointment of Channel Seven journalist Steve Jackson to the role of police media adviser

The Guardian - AU

NSW top cop defends giving media job after staff tip

The NSW chief police officer has vowed to improve her media approach as she defends the controversial interim appointment of a fresh public affairs director.

AAP

Police boss’ optics problem, Nine exec finally departs, and a timeline of anger at Aunty

This week’s Media Briefs chronicles uproar at the ABC over Antoinette Lattouf, the departure of a Nine boss, and yet another NSW Police spinner.

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The Nightly gives Gerry Harvey space to take a swipe at arch rival

Online newspaper gives one of its biggest advertisers the chance to outline his dim view of Temu. Plus: Peter Greste story gets the film treatment

The Guardian - AU

Remembering Gene Wilder: new documentary sheds light on a comedy titan

A new film uses the late actor’s voice to illustrate a career of neurotic humor on the big screen and a gentleness in real life

The Guardian - US

Poorer mental health weighs on LGBTQI people: analysis

Mental health across the queer and gender-diverse spectrum is on a tightrope in Australia, with high rates of suicidal ideation and self-harm.

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Accused killer cop's recruitment, record to be probed

NSW Police has more than 18,000 members reeling from the alleged actions of one officer charged with murdering a Sydney couple, the commissioner says.

AAP

Tears, hugs and flowers as Sydney remembers slain pair

Sydneysiders, politicians, friends and family have gathered to honour the lives of a young couple allegedly murdered by a police officer.

The Guardian - AU

‘Light and love’: family and friends to honour Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at Sydney vigil

Darlinghurst event will celebrate lives of former TV presenter and Qantas flight attendant who were allegedly murdered by Sen Const Beau Lamarre

The Guardian - AU

Alleged murder of Jesse Baird by Beau Lamarre was premeditated, NSW police claim

Assistant commissioner alleges Lamarre bought single surfboard bag ahead of shootings with Baird’s partner, Luke Davies, killed due to ‘presence at house’

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ASIO: An unnamed MP ‘sold their country’ to a foreign regime

The director of ASIO makes stunning allegations against a former MP, Lidia Thorpe stirs controversy in the Senate, and should we be able to strip people of their Order of Australia?

The Guardian - AU

NSW police commissioner Karen Webb moves to dismiss alleged killer Beau Lamarre from force

Police continue searching Bungonia property and say Lamarre drew ‘a bit of a map’ showing where to find bodies

The Guardian - AU

NSW police to march in plainclothes at Sydney Mardi Gras after deal reached

Commissioner is ‘delighted’ by outcome but decision angers some activists in the wake of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird murder investigation

AAP

Police set to march out of uniform at Mardi Gras parade

NSW Police have reached an agreement with Mardi Gras parade organisers to march after being uninvited following the alleged murders of two men.

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Palmer battles jab mandates — and wins

Clive Palmer successfully funded a challenge against Queensland’s vaccine mandates, Lidia Thorpe backs Mardi Gras’ police ban, and NDIS-funded programs have been unlawfully restraining children with autism.

AAP

Deaths 'struck a chord' as police conclude site search

Flowers adorn a house where two men were allegedly slain by a police officer, with investigators searching a rural property where their bodies were found.

The Guardian - AU

‘A lot of hurt and anger’: how the queer community feels let down by NSW police

Despite a 26-year tradition of officers marching at Mardi Gras, the Paddington alleged murders have brought growing discontent with the force to a head

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