'It will never end until we are in public hands': Mater staff slam lack of accountability Report reveals 'higher than expected deaths' at the Mater. Newcastle Herald · Aug 5
'Out of control': John Hunter security guards suffer broken bones in attacks 'For more than two decades, this problem has festered.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 31
Near-sighted: optometrists treated 'like retail staff' Large eye care chains have veered closer to an in-and-out retail experience, with optometrists accusing them of putting sales targets above patient care. AAP · May 20
The lack of leave turning many women off their jobs Many Australian women have quit or considered leaving their jobs during fertility treatment, but some employers are stepping in to stop the workforce exodus. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
The armed robber who went straight: John McAvoy was born into the criminal life. Here’s how he escaped it His stepfather was a serious criminal. His uncle was one of the Brink’s-Mat heist gang. McAvoy followed them into crime – and into prison. Then one day in the gym he discovered the talent, drive, support and friendship that changed everything … The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025
Reproductive leave could be a ‘gamechanger’ for Australian workers – how would it work? Giving Australians 12 days off work each year for menstrual pain, menopause and IVF could save a fortune, study finds, but only a handful of workplaces offer it The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2025
Health union celebrates restrictions against state boss The boss of the Health Workers Union Diana Asmar will not be allowed to carry out her usual duties until a Federal Court case against her is decided. AAP · Dec 13, 2024
Union boss 'denounced traitors' before staff were fired The boss of the Health Workers Union has been accused of denouncing union traitors at a delegates meeting before seven workers were sacked. AAP · Dec 2, 2024
How Daniel Khalife escaped from Wandsworth prison and avoided national manhunt for 75 hours The 23-year-old made a sling from a pair of trousers that he attached to the bottom of a catering van for his escape in a move even the Met acknowledged showed ‘ingenuity’ The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024
Former soldier Daniel Khalife found guilty of spying for Iran Khalife convicted of two counts relating to espionage, having admitted to prison escape while on remand The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024
Paramedics fight back: 'I find it therapeutic to change my hair colour' 'Colouring hair is very much part of that release of emotions.' Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2024
Paramedic told: 'Do not return to work unless your hair is a normal colour' Colleagues will colour their hair on Thursday to show solidarity. Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2024
Ex-soldier Daniel Khalife changes plea to guilty of Wandsworth prison escape Khalife pleads guilty part way through trial at Woolwich crown court but continues to deny other charges The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024
Daniel Khalife pleads guilty to Wandsworth prison escape halfway through trial The former soldier used a makeshift sling to escape under a food delivery truck The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024 Daniel Khalife guilty of escaping from prison The 23-year-old former soldier continues to deny all the other charges against him.
Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024 Daniel Khalife marked date for prison escape in diary, court told Jurors were shown a page of his diary with an asterisk marking September 6 2023 – the day he was to escape.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2024 Disruption looms for Sydney commuters as union plans action – as it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded
Newcastle Herald · Sep 5, 2024 Cheap cafe at John Hunter Hospital set for closure, making workers 'hangry' "It's been a big part of the hospital and community for years".
Newcastle Herald · Jul 2, 2024 Ten nurses and doctors assaulted every week in hospitals Body-cams deployed in public hospitals to combat assaults.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2024 NSW government knocks back Inner West Council demerger proposal – as it happened This blog is now closed.
AAP · Dec 13, 2023 Paramedics get major pay rise in 'recognition' of role A major health union and the government have agreed to a significant pay rise for NSW paramedics following months of negotiations.
AAP · Dec 12, 2023 Pay deal closer for paramedics after late night talks Discussions ran late into the night between paramedic union representatives and the NSW government as the sides look to reach a long-awaited pay deal.
AAP · Dec 8, 2023 Triple-zero 'risk' as paramedics reject huge pay offer A pay offer that would have lifted NSW paramedic pay by an average of 19 per cent - putting them nearly on par with interstate colleagues - has been rejected.
AAP · Nov 30, 2023 Ambo pay dispute could cripple New Year services A pay dispute between paramedics' unions and the NSW government threatens to cripple ambulance services on their busiest night of the year.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 30, 2023 'Stabbed in the back': Paramedics defy Minns government over strike orders Locked under a wage cap for years, paramedics want a pay boost.