Convicted one-punch killer Kieran Loveridge has failed in his bid to protect his identity for two years, having said it would allow him to properly rehabilitate in the community.

The 32-year-old's sentence for the killing of Thomas Kelly on a drunken night out in Kings Cross expired on Sunday, and NSW was unsuccessful in its attempt to subject him to an extended supervision order for high-risk offenders.

NSW Supreme Court Justice Natalie Adams said, despite Loveridge's troubling history of drug use, there was not enough evidence to indicate he required the high level of supervision proposed by the state to integrate back into the community.

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Loveridge has been on parole since April 2024 and has only committed one offence in that time, a breach of a contact condition in an apprehended violence order.

While the 32-year-old may have had a win on extended supervision by corrective services and police, his concerns about media attention were not upheld by the court.

Kelly's 2012 death and Loveridge's subsequent case grabbed a significant amount of media coverage.

Kelly's manslaughter was one of several incidents that contributed to the introduction of "lock-out" laws in parts of Sydney to prevent alcohol-fuelled violence, Adams said in her judgment.

Loveridge's barrister, Kirsten Edwards SC, said his high media profile upon release led to incidents such as being photographed at a football game and while out in public with his nieces, which have been detrimental to his rehabilitation.

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"What makes this defendant special … is that there really aren't many defendants with his profile," Edwards said in a hearing to attempt to have her client's identity suppressed for two years.

"Our submission is that public safety is promoted through his rehabilitation."

But Adams declined to suppress his identity and said it was not adverse media attention but the birth of his child that brought the downturn in his condition.

"Mr Loveridge became overcome by shame that Mr Kelly would never have the opportunity to become a father as he had, and he commenced illicit drug use at this time," Adams said in her judgment.

The state's barrister, Henry El-Hage SC, also argued that the fact that Loveridge provided comments about his condition to The Daily Telegraph in 2024 went against his proposal that media attention was negative for his personal condition.

The state was ordered to pay Loveridge's legal costs in the supervision order case.

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A police operation is underway in Sydney's eastern suburbs after a man broke into a house and stole a car before smashing into multiple other vehicles.

The incident began shortly after 1.30pm today, after police were called to a home in Vaucluse following reports of a break and enter.

Witnesses told authorities that a man had broken into a home and left before police arrived.

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About 15 minutes later, police were called just a few streets over to Serpentine Avenue in Vaucluse following reports of a crash.

They were told a car had smashed into several vehicles before the driver fled on foot.

No injuries have been reported, and police are searching the area.

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An Australian police officer has died during a hike of the Inca Trail in Machu Picchu, Peru.

Victoria Police sergeant Matt Paton, 52, fell to his death while trekking the popular tourist trail around 2pm local time on Wednesday.

Paton is believed to have plunged 400 to 500 metres into an embankment during a difficult and steep segment of the trail.

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Victoria Police confirmed Paton's body was found this morning, Australian time.

Paton had been travelling with his wife Jane and arrived in the city 12 days ago for the four-day hike.

The sergeant has been remembered by his loved ones as someone who loved "travelling, exploring historic sites and cultures".

He is survived by his wife and three children Ainsley, Luke and Meg.

Paton's family said they are "shattered" by his sudden death.

"It seems surreal at the moment – everyone is bereft. Family was the most important thing to Matt," they said in a statement.

"He was dedicated to his family, including his wife of 31 years and their three children.

"He adored his family. And we adored him."

The Victoria Police sergeant joined the force because he wanted to have a career he could be "proud of", his family added.

"He really thought that he was doing something worthwhile," the statement continued.

"We were incredibly proud of him – the work he was doing, including with recruits at the police academy."

Paton had fulfilled his dream of travelling to Peru during this trip.

He had even learned Spanish as part of his preparation.

"He was always up for an adventure and to learn something and to experience something new," his family said.

Victoria Police's Chief Commissioner Mike Bush also paid tribute to Paton, who he described as a "wonderful, caring person".

"The thoughts of everyone at Victoria Police are with Matt's family and friends at this time," Bush said.

"Matt served with distinction for 16 years, most recently as an instructor at the Victoria Police Academy.

"His colleagues and the entire policing family are devastated at the tragic loss of a wonderful, caring person."

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Paton, who was due to begin a new role as a senior sergeant next month, had served at Cranbourne and Rosebud police stations before becoming an instructor at the Victoria Police Academy in 2017.

"Matt had the ability to talk to anyone and everyone," Bush added.

"The morale and welfare of his friends and workmates was always his priority.

"He will be remembered for his selflessness, amazing sense of humour, extreme kindness and inclusion of all."

Victoria Police said it is doing everything in its power to provide support to Paton's family.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) confirmed Australia is providing consular assistance to Paton's wife and family.

"We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time," a spokesperson said.

Cusco Police Command Chief Police General Virgilio Velasquez told Peruvian outlet Andina that Paton "apparently tripped while crossing a wooden bridge".

The Decentralised Directorate of Culture of Cusco said in a statement that Paton was hiking the Wiñaywayna – Intipunku segment of the Inca Trail, which is the final segment, when he fell into a ravine in an area known as "50 Steps".

50 Steps is the name given to an extremely steep set of stone stairs leading to the ruins of Sun Gate.

According to travel websites, they are also referred to as the "monkey steps" due to hikers needing to climb parts of it on all fours.

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Rescue teams immediately began a search operation in a difficult-to-access area following the incident.

Items were found that may belong to Paton, the Decentralised Directorate of Culture of Cusco said.

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Police are hunting a man accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman who allegedly broke into her Northern Territory home late at night.

The woman was at her Woodroffe Avenue home in Palmerston at about 8.50pm on Wednesday when the alleged attack occurred, according to Northern Territory Police.

Detectives from the Sex Crimes Unit say the alleged offender fled the scene before police arrived and remains at large.

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Investigators believe the accused is an adult man of Aboriginal appearance with a tall, slim build, wavy hair, and was wearing a light-coloured top, dark shorts and thongs at the time.

Police have spent days canvassing the area for CCTV footage and are continuing to appeal for information from the public.

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Police are urging anyone who recognises the man matching the description not to approach him, but instead contact authorities immediately.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 quoting reference P26144781, or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.

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