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Young officers recognised for bravery after fatal Nowra shooting
By Kelly Fuller

Four NSW police officers are formally recognised for their actions during a fatal shooting that a coroner found occurred while they acted to protect the community.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-17/police-officers-honoured-bravery-nowra-fatal-shooting/106803120

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Young officers recognised for bravery after fatal Nowra shooting

Four NSW police officers are formally recognised for their actions during a fatal shooting that a coroner found occurred while they acted to protect the community.

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‘A book that should be read by all Australians’: Clare Wright wins book of the year at the NSW Literary awards

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