Billion-dollar rail revamp state's latest vote pitch A state government has announced long-awaited upgrades to a 139-year-old rail line, pledging billions in spending five months out from election. AAP · Oct 26
In allowing coal expansion in the Hunter, Chris Minns is pouring fuel on the climate fire. His decision will come back to hurt us all The high court found NSW is responsible for emissions from burning exported coal. What message does it send when the government can step in and bypass the law? The Guardian - AU · Oct 23
Minns accused of bypassing high court ruling with laws to allow NSW mine to increase coal production by 32% Bill to authorise production expansion at Mount Pleasant coalmine, subject to a landmark high court decision, criticised as ‘legislative overreach’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 19
'Political intervention' after mine court order slammed NSW is moving to save the jobs of mine workers who may have been sacked following a high court decision, a move that has been criticised by climate activists. AAP · Oct 19
Miners urge reform as $1b gold project shakes off order The overturning of a heritage protection order stalling the development of a gold mine shows a need for better transparency, the resources sector says. AAP · Oct 14
Molly's family heartbreak over murderer's shock appeal The family of slain woman Molly Ticehurst has been hit with yet another shock, learning of her murderer's appeal via media reporting. AAP · Oct 13
Minns government’s only meeting before reopening gas exploration was with fossil fuel lobby Exclusive: Peak body for oil and gas industry met with minister’s office before a 2014 freeze on new licences was overturned, documents show The Guardian - AU · Oct 11
Answers due over Molly's murder with no appeal lodged Molly Ticehurst's interactions with domestic violence services could come under the microscope after prosecutors opted not to appeal her killer's sentence. AAP · Oct 9
Chris Minns says activists shouldn’t get ‘overexcited’ about ‘technical’ landmark coalmine decision High court judgment blocking Mount Pleasant mine expansion will not affect state regulation, NSW premier says The Guardian - AU · Oct 8
Rifle-wielding cops a sight to get used to: premier An armed police unit formed after the Bondi massacre will begin a phase of public training, as leaders count down to their "highly visible" deployment. AAP · Oct 7
Australian leaders condemn pro-Palestine vigils planned for 7 October anniversary amid Jewish commemorations Peak Jewish bodies organise ceremonies on third anniversary of attacks that triggered conflict in which 74,000 Palestinians have been killed The Guardian - AU · Oct 5
Matt Kean warns climate crisis ‘isn’t someone else’s problem’ as largest coal project in NSW history greenlit Exclusive: Climate Change Authority chair says planning commission did not account for climate-related economic damage in NSW The Guardian - AU · Oct 1
Second state joins bid to uphold protest slogan ban The banning of two phrases on the grounds they are offensive will be defended in the High Court by two states. AAP · Oct 1
Extra 1,000 prison beds announced in NSW as union warns against arresting ‘our way out of domestic violence’ Minns government to spend $47.1m to recommission part of Silverwater jail while PSA says prison alone will not end violent behaviour The Guardian - AU · Sep 28
AAP · Sep 28 Prison bed numbers boosted after huge crime clampdown A premier is betting on a jail bed boom to handle more people held on remand, as police turn to high-visibility operations to take weapons off the streets.
The Conversation · Sep 24 An OpenAI agent hacked Medicare. Will anyone be held responsible? Australia’s Medicare system manages health and medical data for over 27 million people. So it makes sense there has been widespread shock at the news it was hacked by an OpenAI agent in June.
The Conversation · Sep 23 Rape myths shape how we respond to sexual violence. What are they and what impact do they have? NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced significant changes to the way sexual assault trials are conducted, including moving to curb “rape myth questions”.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22 Police investigate possible organised crime links after boy, 11, shot in the face in Sydney Boy taken to hospital in a critical condition amid a renewed debate about gun control in NSW
AAP · Sep 21 Radio giant unveils Kyle and Jackie O replacement trio Seven months after an on-air argument split Sydney's most recognisable radio duo, their former employer has announced the new hosts of its flagship program.
The Conversation · Sep 21 Labor and Albanese slump to new lows in Newspoll, but Labor improves in a DemosAU poll Labor’s primary vote in Newspoll was down two points to 27%, their worst Newspoll since 2012 and just one point above their record low. Anthony Albanese’s net approval slumped six points to a new low of -27.
AAP · Sep 18 Court grants embattled developer 12-month extension The extension will allow administrators to finalise construction projects already underway, but is subject to securing additional funding.
AAP · Sep 17 State sets agenda on medicinal cannabis drivers Motorists using medicinal cannabis will be allowed to drive in one state, while another takes a zero-tolerance approach.
The Conversation · Sep 16 Is Australia’s ‘voracious’ illicit drug use behind organised crime violence? It’s complicated Sydney appears to be facing an escalation of organised crime violence. The shootings this month of 23-year-old university student Marco Tapia and, two days later, 40-year-old Joshua Macdonald in the city’s west, highlighted the often hidden world of organised crime and its violence.
AAP · Sep 16 'Complete bastard': premier wants more jail for killer The man behind a brutal DV murder should spend more time behind bars, a state premier says, after the 31-year-old received a discounted sentence.
AAP · Sep 16 'Bad law': Indigenous councils blast crown land bill An Aboriginal land council says one state government is using their community as a political football, as a contentious land rights bill passes parliament.