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Molly's parents' courage sparks a national reckoning

The bravery and grace of Molly Ticehurst's bereft family have strengthened a national movement against domestic violence after waiting 872 days for justice.

AAP · Sep 11

Shooters may wield influence in NSW parliament as preferences deliver Robert Borsak a seat

The Shooters could still hold sway with the Minns government after being annihilated in the NSW lower house, as controversial leader Robert Borsak nabs a spot in the tight upper-house contest on preferences.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2023

Who's sitting on the crossbench in NSW parliament, and what they'll be asking from Labor

NSW Labor is likely to need the crossbench if its going to pass its legislation through the lower house. These are the people they’ll have court, and what they’ll be expecting in return.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2023

Michael Pascoe: How the pokies lobby comes after politicians

There’s a quick way to tell if an electronic gaming machine policy is good or bad: If ClubsNSW is backing it, it will be bad.

The New Daily · Jan 27, 2023

Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MPs resign from party over behaviour of leader Robert Borsak

The two MPs say they had no choice but to resign after comments made in parliament earlier this year by Shooters leader Robert Borsak about another former MP Helen Dalton.

ABC News · Dec 11, 2022

NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers leader survives vote to replace him but questions remain over future of disgruntled MPs

The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party re-endorse leader Rob Borsak after a challenge to replace him, raising doubts if MPs who had threatened to leave will stay to represent the party at the March state election.

ABC News · Dec 10, 2022

NSW Shooters party leader told to resign

Members of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party have told their leader to resign after he made "violent" comments about independent MP Helen Dalton.

AAP · Nov 23, 2022