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DEC 12, 2025
Hundreds of recruits graduate to join NSW Police ranks
Paying recruits to study is paying off for police, with hundreds of officers graduating in the biggest class in years.
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DEC 12, 2025
NSW Police graduates biggest class in 13 years
New South Wales Police has graduated 341 new recruits aged 19 to 54 in the biggest police academy class in 13 years, marking Commissioner Mal Lanyon's first cohort. The graduation comes as the force implements paid recruitment training to address staffing shortages, though thousands of officer vacancies remain unfilled. Retiring Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty concluded 40 years of distinguished service, having investigated major crimes including the Bondi Junction Westfield stabbings.
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DEC 12, 2025
Brendan Faithfull avoids jail sentence over Hawkesbury River boat crash that killed his girlfriend
A man who killed his girlfriend in a speedboat crash on the Hawkesbury River has escaped a jail sentence because of the incredible forgiveness shown by the victim's family. Brendan Faithfull got behind the controls following an afternoon of drinking, taking his clothes off and speeding, before losing control of the vessel.
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DEC 12, 2025
Queen Camilla hosts Christmas lunch for sick children
Queen Camilla hosted her annual traditional Christmas lunch at Clarence House for 10 children with life-shortening conditions, marking the 20th year of this special event.
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DEC 12, 2025
Sydney Airport faces record Christmas rush
Sydney Airport is experiencing its busiest domestic travel day of the year as the Christmas rush begins. A record 5.8 million travellers are expected to pass through all three terminals between today and Australia Day due to unprecedented demand for international destinations.
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