NSW anti-protest law ruled unconstitutional after Palestine Action Group court challenge PAG had challenged expanded police powers to restrict protests near places of worship The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2025
Bereaved mum's next fight after DV murder sentence win The mother of a woman murdered by a former partner is hoping to redefine her daughter's legacy as she pushes for more prison time for offenders. AAP · Oct 15, 2025
NSW is desperate for more houses – but is it driving development towards wealthy parts of Sydney? Developers say Labor policies will increase density closer to the CBD where profit margins are higher. Tackling construction delays is a separate issue The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2025
Will Sydney’s much-delayed new fish market be open in time for Christmas lunch? The $836m project was scheduled to be completed in 2024 but its opening date remains uncertain The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025
Chris Minns’ chief of staff in constitutional showdown with parliament over 120-year-old law James Cullen, who was summonsed to appear before Rosehill inquiry, says 1901 law that enables parliament to compel witnesses is unconstitutional The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025
Hired ‘kill team’ charged after dramatic arrest as they were on their way to hit near Sydney daycare Police say the three, aged 18, 19 and 26, were on their way to kill a man linked to organised crime The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
Defiant pro-Palestine vigils call for urgent ceasefire A pro-Palestine protest planned for the Sydney Opera House is headed to court while other vigils were staged on October 7 to mourn Gaza's war dead. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
Taxpayers slugged $30k for ministerial Foxtel bill TV and online subscriptions for ministers cost taxpayers almost $30,000 in a year, which the opposition says is a bad look in a cost-of-living crisis. AAP · Oct 6, 2025
‘Stranded’ aged care or disability patients occupy up to one in 10 hospital beds in Australia, report finds State and territory treasurers who commissioned the report say it shows need for federal government to pay bigger share of public hospital funding The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2025
NSW’s fast-track planning laws could allow mines to be approved without environmental assessment Environmental assessments could go out the window for mining projects, windfarms and other developments, green groups say The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2025
Top cop apologises but defends 'valid' strip searches Australia's largest police force has apologised to a woman forced to remove a tampon during an unlawful strip search, as it faces claims from 3000 other people. AAP · Sep 30, 2025
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon Addresses Controversial Past In Heated Conference “I have made mistakes in the past, and I’ve been open about [them]." Pedestrian.tv · Sep 23, 2025
Mal Lanyon defends suitability for role after being named NSW police commissioner Premier Chris Minns said his decision wasn’t made on who had a ‘perfect record’, but who could provide ‘exceptional leadership’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2025
Greens MP Slams NSW Police Leadership After Officer Charged Over Hannah Thomas Assault Greens MP Sue Higginson calls for accountability as a police officer is charged after allegedly punching Hannah Thomas during a protest. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 23, 2025
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Finding next police chief not a search for perfection NSW could soon have a new police commissioner after the premier said the state was close to making a call on the role.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2025 NSW is overhauling its planning system to build more houses faster. What’s proposed and could it help? Reforms increase types of projects that don’t require a development application and establish a ‘single door’ coordination agency
AAP · Sep 14, 2025 Leader 'supremely confident' despite gossip, polls A thumping loss at the voting booth and dismal polling has intensified debate about a Liberal leader being replaced but he is brushing off "anonymous gossip".
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 14, 2025 Police Investigating Massive Brawl That Broke Out During Roosters Vs Sharks NRL Final Match “The police will throw the book at you,” NSW Premier Chris Minns said.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2025 After four decades of stalled attempts, there’s a new plan to ‘transform’ Sydney’s ugliest road NSW government to rezone Parramatta Road corridor and make room for 8,000 new homes – but plan omits mooted light rail
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Liberals' federal woes blamed for by-election thrashing The NSW government picks up an extra seat following a by-election victory as the state's opposition leader deflects blame for the outcome and vows to fight on.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Premier hails Labor victory hours after polls close A seat up for grabs after an MP was forced out of parliament has gone to a Labor government in a remarkable feat not witnessed in three decades.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Making hunting 'more palatable' to be debated by MPs A probe has recommended parliament debate a state's "conservation hunting" plan that's been dubbed a Trojan horse for the gun lobby.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2025 Labor is favoured to win the Kiama byelection. A big loss could be the beginning of the end for Liberal leader Mark Speakman An ALP victory would be significant for Chris Minns, too, demonstrating that the premier’s pragmatic, populist and transactional politics is working
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Alleged mastermind of anti-Semitic attacks arrested A man allegedly sprayed swastikas on a synagogue and played key roles in the firebombing of a childcare centre and an attack on a Jewish leader's vacant home.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 People prioritised as wildlife-killing shark nets stay Only about 10 per cent of animals caught up in the nation's largest shark net program were targeted species, a report reveals following a fatal attack.