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In New South Wales, a $500,000 reward will be announced today by the state government and police for information into a historic murder in the inner west.

The 1988 murder of William Anthony Rogers has been subject to extensive inquiries and a review in 2021 but no one has ever been charged.

Whether it’s perpetrators breaching orders by either attending the victim’s home or using technology to make contact or committing assault – the behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

If you are concerned that your behaviour is putting the safety of family members at risk there are services to call who can help you to change. Maybe making that call is the best gift you can give your family this Christmas.

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