Sydney Criminal Lawyers® Weekly Rundown – Articles from 5 to 11 October 2026

In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles:

Defendant’s Severity Appeal Succeeds as Judge Misapplied Sentencing Rules

A Finks Motorcycle Club member had his sentence reduced on appeal as to judge misapplied the rules relating to convicted inmates and special circumstances.

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The NSW Offence of Robbery with Arms and Wounding

A 38-year old man is facing court over allegations he assaulted and robbed an 81-year old man in Broken Hill. The elderly man later died in hospital.

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WA Police Bans a Dozen Activists from Perth Weapons Expo

Western Australian police have warned a dozen activists nationwide that they face up to three years in prison if they come near this week’s Land Forces expo.

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Australia to Be a Frontline in US War on China, Warns Australian Greens Leader David Shoebridge

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Disrupting the Largest Ever Coal Mine Extension Presser: Interview with Rising Tide’s Zack Schofield

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NSW Police Watchdog Must Be Given the Power to Require Evidence of Brutality

There are calls to empower the police watchdog to require evidence of police conduct during the brutally suppressed protest against Israeli president Isaac Herzog.

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NSW Police Rolls Out 24/7 Long Arm-Equipped Armed Response Command

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Police Watchdog Announces Top Cops Will Be Publicly Examined About Brutality at Herzog Protest

Police were unsuccessful in their attempt to stop the LECC from holding public hearings into police brutality at the protest against the Israeli president.

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