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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

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‘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

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Mother says she ‘misses and loves’ daughter after NT girl’s body found – as it happened

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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.

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‘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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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'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.

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'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.

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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

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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

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Decision delayed for pro-Palestine protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge as police warn of possible crowd crush

Group’s lawyers say demonstration ‘cannot be stopped’ as Christian-led group protesting antisemitism plans rally for same day

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Mark Latham’s portrait may come off federal caucus wall

The Labor caucus tolerates having the odd “rat” among the photos of ALP leaders on the party room wall, but Mark Latham may have now pushed it too far.

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Mark Latham’s alleged behaviour in parliament is a sign of a toxic political culture for women – and that’s a much bigger problem to fix

Chris Minns and his opposition counterpart are the only ones who can drive broader change and improve workplace culture

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Political knives sharpened for 'very troubling' Latham

Controversial state MP Mark Latham faces criticism from colleagues over his alleged behaviour towards women but others say they'll keep working with him.

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Leaked texts part of campaign 'to damage me': Latham

One-time prime ministerial hopeful Mark Latham has denied abuse claims and says reporting has turned into a campaign against him, as a potential inquiry looms.

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'Revolting' abuse allegations against Latham disputed

Former federal Labor leader Mark Latham has denied serious abuse allegations levelled against him by an ex-partner, which are yet to be tested in court.

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Essential workers falling into housing 'missing middle'

Essential workers are sleeping in their cars because they cannot afford homes while advocates urge tourism to be placed second behind basic services.

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Casino giant slapped down in latest poker machine bid

Australia's biggest casino group has been blocked from expanding to poker machines as a state government faces pressure over its response to harmful gaming.

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Abortion pills to be easier to access after Greens bill passes in NSW despite opposition from Tony Abbott

Legislation brings state in line with others, as opposition leader says he refuses to cave to ‘Americanisation of NSW politics’ after grassroots campaign

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Bid ensure abortion access reopens political rifts

Plans to ensure access to abortion and expand access to medical terminations have caused splits within major parties and a "insensitive" comparison to Nazis.

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