The Latest Breaking News from Chris Minns

'Selfless, remarkable': pioneer and ex-governor dies

Dame Marie Bashir, the country-born daughter of immigrant doctors who rose to become one of NSW's longest serving and most revered governors, has died aged 95.

AAP · Jan 20

Dame Marie Bashir, former NSW governor and distinguished psychiatrist, dies age 95

The first female governor of New South Wales, Dame Marie was widely respected and will be honoured with a state funeral

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20

Why London is shaping Sydney's protest slogan debate

Momentum is building after the Bondi terror attack to outlaw a slogan favoured by pro-Palestine activists, but its meaning remains heavily contested.

AAP · Jan 19

What will the royal commission after the Bondi attack look at and how will it work?

Anthony Albanese has called a federal inquiry after weeks of pressure – including from his own caucus. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8

'We will defy': activists vow to ignore protest laws

Activists have pledged to flout controversial anti-protest laws after claiming they are unconstitutional in a legal challenge that could spill over borders.

AAP · Jan 8

‘We will defy these laws’: challenge lodged against NSW protest legislation that could stop Invasion Day rallies

Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group and Jews Against the Occupation ’48 launch challenge in court, arguing the laws are invalid

The Guardian - AU · Jan 7

Why Is There Controversy Around A Bondi Royal Commission? The Debate, Explained

Anthony Albanese caved to mounting pressure when announcing a national inquiry into the attacks this week. But what caused the delay?

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 7

Protester detained in Sydney for wearing ‘globalise the intifada’ jacket says she should never have been arrested

Woman, 53, claims police told her slogan was unlawful despite being unable to point to legislation banning its use

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6

NSW ministers advised to bring additional staff when meeting lobbyist after his firm placed on watchlist

Eamonn Fitzpatrick, a former media adviser to several Labor premiers and prime ministers, says he ‘self-reported two genuine errors’ and rectified the lobbyist register immediately

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6

NSW’s opposition is betting on fresh faces. It’s a good start – but now the Coalition must decide what it stands for

Kellie Sloane renews shadow cabinet but there are challenges ahead on sensitive issues such as climate, forestry and national parks

The Guardian - AU · Jan 6