Broken Hill local news briefing, Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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A Broken Hill police officer has pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman in a home in Broken Hill. Twenty-eight-year-old probationary constable Benjamin Sven Hansen entered the plea…

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned this article contains the name of a deceased person.

The New South Wales coroner has been unable to determine what caused Sonya Dutton's death and has recommended a review of police investigation processes.

The 31-year-old Barkindji woman was found dead in the backyard of her family home in Wilcannia in March 2022.

An initial police investigation ruled her death a suicide, but Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan called for a second investigation in October 2023.

A coronial inquest began last year after investigations revealed allegations of domestic violence and gaps in evidence.

Ms O'Sullivan said there was insufficient evidence to determine whether the death was suicide or homicide.

She acknowledged deficiencies in the initial investigation, whose lead detective claimed there was a lack of support from the Barrier Police District.

She recommended Barrier Police District review its support processes and how it chooses officers to lead cases.

A Broken Hill police officer has pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman in a home in Broken Hill.

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