'Human composting' bill promises a new way to be buried Ashes to ashes, dust to plant feed: an Australian state is edging closer to a greener alternative to traditional burials dubbed "a bit weird" by its premier. AAP · Jun 21
Police raids strain relations with LGBTQI community One of Australia's most recognised LGBTQI districts has been hit with multiple police raids, leaving the community feeling targeted by the force. AAP · Jun 19
NSW:'Apology' for offensive abortion messages to MP A Christian man who sent offensive messages about abortion to openly gay MP Alex Greenwich has apologised as he awaits sentencing before court. AAP · Jun 15
'Apology' for offensive abortion messages to MP A Christian man who sent offensive messages about abortion to openly gay MP Alex Greenwich has apologised as he awaits sentencing before court. AAP · Jun 15
NSW:'Graphic, profane' tweet to cost Latham more than $500k A renegade MP made a blatant attempt to denigrate a political adversary in a sexually explicit social media post, a court has found. AAP · Jun 10
NSW:Latham on the hook for $500k payout as appeal quashed A controversial MP has been left with a hefty legal bill after a years-long legal tussle with a political adversary over a sexually explicit social media post. AAP · Jun 10
'Graphic, profane' tweet to cost Latham more than $500k A renegade MP made a blatant attempt to denigrate a political adversary in a sexually explicit social media post, a court has found. AAP · Jun 10
NSW motorists who use medicinal cannabis may soon be able to drive without fear of major penalty Premier Chris Minns says changes would balance road safety and a more practical approach for medicinal cannabis users The Guardian - AU · Jun 3
Barnaby Joyce rallies anti-abortion activists ahead of tight NSW vote Sydney crowd told to put pressure on National MPs as upper house prepares to vote on a bill outlawing sex-selective terminations The Guardian - AU · Jun 2
Expulsions, allegations and ‘poison pills’: behind the drama holding up NSW parliament Labor’s leader in the upper house, Penny Sharpe, and deputy leader, John Graham, have been suspended after the government’s refusal to release documents The Guardian - AU · May 28
Inquiry calls Minns government grants scheme for Labor candidates an ‘election slush fund’ Parliamentary committee into 2023 electorate funding allocation program finds MP John Graham misled parliament The Guardian - AU · May 12
‘Came here with hope’ and ‘died unseen’: tearful crowd says goodbye to homeless man Bikram Lama People gather at dusk under the fig tree canopy of Sydney’s Hyde Park to pay tribute to the 32-year-old who died nearby and lay undiscovered for up to a week The Guardian - AU · May 7
Mother says she ‘misses and loves’ daughter after NT girl’s body found – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 30
Latham slammed with maximum fine for 'obnoxious' tweet Mark Latham's legal woes continue after a tribunal ordered he pay a fellow MP $100,000 for homosexual vilification with an explicit tweet. AAP · Apr 30
The Guardian - AU · Apr 26 ‘This has to be a wake-up call’: NSW attorney general urged to order inquest into death of Sydney’s ‘birdman’ Alex Greenwich says inquest crucial to understand which failures led to Bikram Lama’s death and to avoid similar deaths
AAP · Feb 4 Terrifying death threats to Jewish body, MP revealed The first man charged under an anti-Semitism taskforce has been sentenced for sending terrifying death threats to a Jewish body and a gay politician.
AAP · Nov 25, 2025 Latham appeal hinges on political and personal divide Rogue MP Mark Latham argues he was the subject of a personal attack before his vulgar tweet at a fellow politician and that his response was proportionate.
AAP · Nov 12, 2025 Mark Latham's sex tweet 'incapable of being defended' Maverick MP Mark Latham's bid to overturn an expensive defamation loss over a sexually explicit tweet has been labelled incoherent and irresponsible.
AAP · Oct 21, 2025 Latham's bill over 'disgusting' sex tweet could soar Firebrand MP Mark Latham could face more financial pain as a rival seeks higher damages over an explicit tweet sent during an election fracas.
AAP · Sep 3, 2025 Disused bowlo in Aboriginal hands after High Court win An abandoned lawn bowls club will be passed to an Aboriginal land council, with a High Court decision set to ripple across numerous crown land leases.
AAP · Aug 12, 2025 'Bloody Latham': court battle wraps after sex act tweet Former federal Labor leader turned right-wing outsider Mark Latham has gone on a tirade as he defends vilification claims from a rival MP.
AAP · Aug 12, 2025 'Abusive obsession': Latham targeted over sex act tweet Isolated MP Mark Latham has complained about a "whinge-athon" and been rebuked for repeated interjections as he battles a homosexual vilification claim.
AAP · Aug 5, 2025 'One-trick pony' MP bucks off parliament censure motion Controversial MP Mark Latham has staved off a bid to draw a line under his alleged abuse of parliamentary privilege, hurling more vitriol during debate.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2025 Mark Latham escapes NSW censure motion for now – but faces privileges committee Vote on conduct of independent MP delayed until investigation into his handling of information about police chief Karen Webb completed
The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2025 Bad men problem: Gareth Ward and Mark Latham leave NSW parliament in uncharted territory The two MPs’ cases are vastly different but the issue is the same: parliament’s rules to enforce standards of behaviour are hopelessly outdated and ineffectual