One year on from Annalyse's fatal dog attack, her family fights for change Annalyse's stepmother will take her concerns to the highest level. Newcastle Herald · Sep 12
'Ludicrous': why Hunter council wants bureaucratic briefing ban reviewed Councils say the changes are impractical and could weaken good governance. Newcastle Herald · Jul 29
'This is preventable': family of teen dog attack victim pushes for change The campaign wants better education and legal reforms to dog ownership. Newcastle Herald · Jun 26
Australian lawmaker convicted of rape quits moments before vote to expel him from Parliament An Australian state lawmaker and convicted rapist has resigned from his seat as colleagues were readying a vote to expel him from Parliament The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Convicted rapist MP Gareth Ward faces expulsion from NSW parliament after losing injunction bid Both Minns Labor government and opposition indicate they will support expulsion motion when it is moved on Friday The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2025
Afternoon Update: Gareth Ward delays expulsion from NSW parliament; Australia’s biggest battery; and the joy of cooking for one The member for Kiama has sought an injunction from the New South Wales supreme court to stop his parliamentary colleagues expelling him The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2025
NSW faces constitutional showdown as parliament’s push to expel convicted rapist Gareth Ward delayed by supreme court Both major parties want to expel Ward from parliament after he was convicted, but the Kiama MP has engaged lawyers from his prison cell The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2025
'So quick': dog licences recommended after fatal attack Owners of dog breeds regularly involved in attacks could one day require licences, after a two-year-old was fatally mauled by two animals at a rural motel. AAP · Feb 26, 2025
'Broken' council complaints set for major overhaul Changes are coming for NSW council conduct along with the restructure of an underfunded office with a limited capacity to investigate thousands of complaints. AAP · Sep 4, 2024
Sydney council loses court fight over inquiry, shutdown One of Sydney's biggest councils has lost a legal bid to stop the NSW government appointing administrators and investigating claims of maladministration. AAP · Sep 2, 2024
Singleton mayor among Hunter winners in women's council awards Newcastle and Lake Mac council staff were also awarded. Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2024
'Forensic investigation' of Neylon-Sivo letters if I am lord mayor: Kerridge Council has not done enough to restore 'trust', says Ross Kerridge. Newcastle Herald · Aug 4, 2024
Sydney council to take legal action over shutdown One of Sydney's biggest councils will fight NSW government plans to appoint an administrator amid claims of maladministration. AAP · Jul 22, 2024
Forrest says Fortescue still committed to hydrogen despite job cuts – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024
AAP · Jul 18, 2024 Administrators on stand by for 'dysfunctional' council Findings of 'widespread dysfunction' at a local council is prompting the NSW government to consider appointing an administrator.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 4, 2024 Stink over council's golden turd legal battle leaves behind hefty bill Accountant Paul Quealey left holding the baby - a $15K legal bill
Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2024 Home owners' solar turn off in the wind Letters and Short Takes: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Newcastle Herald · May 18, 2024 Critical unanswered questions after the Jeremy Bath investigation report Neylon letter-writing saga leaves crucial questions unresolved.
Newcastle Herald · May 16, 2024 Cost-shifting 101: a repeat lesson for local governments Federal budget leaves country and regional councils, and their ratepayers, begging again
Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2024 Sacked councillor to challenge decision after missed meetings The former councillor was highly critical of council.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 19, 2024 With friends like these, who needs [REDACTED]? Topics investigates all the findings fit to print from the Scott Neylon letters report.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 5, 2024 Minister silent on claim Jeremy Bath investigation a 'sham' Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig dodges questions on probe.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 29, 2024 Letters investigation labelled a 'sham' amid claim complaint 'unjustly' excluded A Herald investigation reveals not all complaints about the letters were investigated.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 26, 2024 'Pass judgement' on letters saga at council election, says Minister Minister has 'no power' to intervene in Jeremy Bath's employment.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 6, 2024 Minister says he 'won't intrude' in Jeremy Bath investigation 'squabble' 'It's not for me to pass an opinion.'