'Obnoxious' social media faces state push for youth ban Three state premiers have called for legislated age limits on social media users, which could mean children under 16 are barred from using major platforms. AAP · May 19, 2024
'It is Molly's law': premier hears of rural DV crisis Domestic violence was a major theme at a regional community cabinet meeting, less than a month after the alleged murder of young mother Molly Ticehurst. AAP · May 17, 2024
Roll out the barrel: regional NSW gets business boost Rural and remote airstrips will be upgraded and country towns will get money for child care under state funding aimed at kick-starting regional businesses. AAP · May 17, 2024
NSW premier sacks parliamentary secretary over criticism of police response to pro-Palestine protesters Chris Minns said Labor MP Anthony D’Adam’s comments in a speech to parliament were ‘absolutely reprehensible’ The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024
States query GST carve-up despite 'constructive' budget The reviews are rolling in for the federal budget, with Australia's two most populous states publicly questioning the support they have received from Canberra. AAP · May 14, 2024
'Hate is not a family value': book ban protesters erupt A war of wars has erupted between rival groups outside a Sydney council chambers over the decision to ban a book featuring same-sex parenting. AAP · May 14, 2024
‘We should all be furious’: Aboriginal people make up record 31% of adult prison population in NSW Premier Chris Minns says the statistics on Indigenous Australians in the state’s jails represent a ‘major issue’ The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024
‘Long overdue’: ankle monitors and bail crackdown among NSW government’s proposed domestic violence law reforms Changes include reversing presumption of bail for anyone charged with the most serious domestic violence-related offences The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024
DV reforms go to cabinet as critics warn against jail NSW cabinet has met to discuss reforms the government hopes to introduce targeting domestic violence, but some critics have questioned their effectiveness. AAP · May 12, 2024
NSW set to apologise for criminalising homosexuality NSW Premier Chris Minns will use parliament to apologise for the state's former laws that made homosexuality a criminal offence. AAP · May 11, 2024
Wealthy council to fight flagship housing plan in court Ku-ring-gai Council on Sydney's north shore is going to court over a NSW housing plan, but the state's premier is not worried about more following suit. AAP · May 9, 2024
'Leave the knife at home': new laws to keep people safe NSW Police will be given the power to scan people for knives in shopping malls and transport hubs in a bid to restore public safety after a spate of stabbings. AAP · May 6, 2024
Police to be given new powers to randomly scan people for knives under NSW government proposal Legislation to be based on Queensland law introduced last year in response to stabbing of teenager in 2019 The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2024
Synergy360 boss drops defamation case against Nine – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2024
AAP · May 5, 2024 Domestic violence funding pledge nothing but 'crumbs' NSW Premier Chris Minns says all governments need to do better to tackle domestic violence as he unveils an extra $230 million for the support and prevention.
AAP · May 2, 2024 Alleged data leak blackmailer could face years in jail A Sydney man allegedly behind a website purportedly threatening to leak one million identity records from NSW club patrons has been charged with blackmail.
AAP · Apr 27, 2024 Leaders to meet as thousands rally to end violence Tens of thousands of people have marched around Australia to call for an end to violence against women as the prime minister convenes an emergency meeting.
AAP · Apr 25, 2024 Prayers and final goodbyes for heroic security guard Mourning loved ones of a man who gave his life facing a killer in a Sydney mall have been joined by community members and politicians for a final farewell.
AAP · Apr 25, 2024 'In his blood' for security guard to protect people A family is in mourning as they come to terms with the death of a brother who sacrificed his life to protect a community from one man's stabbing rampage.
AAP · Apr 24, 2024 Solemn dawn before thousands march through Sydney From silence at dawn to reverent crowds and boisterous behaviour around betting circles, Anzac Day has been marked in many places and many ways across NSW.
AAP · Apr 24, 2024 System that 'failed Molly' to change after mum's death Amid an outcry over a mother's brutal death, the system that allowed an alleged killer back onto the streets will be reviewed, with a focus on bail laws.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024 Drop in GST revenue will cost NSW ‘more than Covid’, treasurer says Daniel Mookhey says ‘absurd’ carve-up of GST allocations means the state will ‘almost certainly’ lose its coveted AAA credit rating
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024 Hundreds gather for candlelight vigil at Bondi Beach to pay tribute to victims of shopping centre attack Anthony Albanese says vigil was to honour victims and ‘mourn for all the years of joy they should have known’
International Business Times · Apr 20, 2024 Elon Musk's X Fights Australian Watchdog Over Church Stabbing Posts Elon Musk's X said Saturday it will fight an Australian watchdog's order to take down content related to the brutal stabbing of a priest during a live-streamed Sydney church service.
AAP · Apr 19, 2024 X to fight Australian watchdog over stabbing content Elon Musk's social media platform says it will fight an Australian regulator over an order to take down posts after a church bishop was stabbed in Sydney.