DARK SECRETS: 7 - The Real Truth

'Successful' homelessness service Together Home facing uncertain future after NSW election

It's helped 1,000 rough-sleepers into housing since the COVID-19 pandemic, but community housing advocates say neither major party has committed to making Together Home permanent ahead of this weekend's NSW election.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023

‘It would be a huge relief’: public housing residents left in limbo look to NSW election for a lifeline

Tenants issued relocation notices under the Coalition’s plan to privatise public housing are cautiously hopeful that Labor will offer a clearer future

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2023

State Wallsend flood fix 'would add $140 a year to water bills'

Shadow Minister for Water Rose Jackson is visiting Sonia Hornery's seat, committing to investigate the needs and costs to prevent a repeat of the Pasha Bulker flooding if elected.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 9, 2023

‘Should have clocked her’: NSW Shooters MP told to apologise over alleged comment in parliament

Remark prompts new concerns about complaints procedure following scathing review of Macquarie Street culture

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2022

'It has flooded before, it will flood again': Hornery hosts shadow water minister in a bid for action

"It is disappointing that the Minister for Water will not direct Hunter Water to complete the works."

Newcastle Herald · Sep 26, 2022

Twitter whistleblower unlikely to spur congressional action - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary hearing from a Twitter whistleblower isn't a prelude to congressional action regarding tech platforms.

Roll Call · Sep 13, 2022

NSW minister grilled over kids in care

A NSW minister has been accused of blocking officials from revealing nearly 400 foster children needed to be housed in hotels or motels in the past 14 months.

AAP · Aug 30, 2022

Call to reopen Stockton Centre and Tomaree Lodge as crisis accommodation

Hundreds of Hunter homeless could be housed at Stockton and Tomaree

Newcastle Herald · Aug 1, 2022

Medicinal cannabis inquiry looks at driving exemption

Medicinal cannabis users face discrimination at roadside drug tests, compared to other prescription drug users.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 16, 2022

Older single women and victims of domestic violence face increased homelessness as affordable housing falls short, report warns

Key workers are now battling to keep a roof over their head along with older single women and those fleeing domestic violence, a report finds, and Greater Western Sydney is failing to keep up with demand for social and affordable housing for the vulnerable.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022