'Practical' plans to prevent suicide pass parliament Government debt collectors and other staff will have to put suicide prevention front of mind under laws to prompt practical change and save lives. AAP · Sep 11, 2025
Social housing not just a 'nice thing to do' A housing minister says it was a mistake not to promote a major social housing initiative as a significant economic stimulus package. AAP · Aug 28, 2025
Pari just wants to get a good night’s sleep – but each morning he’s woken by NSW police, telling him to move on People sleeping rough at Sydney’s Central station now also face having their belongings confiscated and thrown out The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2025
‘He begged not to die’: partner of man who died after being restrained by police joins calls to change mental health response Taite Collins filmed his partner Collin Burling being restrained by officers at their public housing block in Sydney’s Waterloo The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2025
Afternoon Update: Latham criticised for alleged photos of female colleagues; unemployment up; and the road to Idiocracy Text messages sent by independent MP allegedly included disparaging comments about the female politicians’ appearance The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2025
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. AAP · Jul 17, 2025
‘Mark Latham is a pig’: NSW MP criticised for allegedly taking covert photos of female colleagues in parliament Premier Chris Minns says former One Nation MP’s alleged remarks about female MPs in messages to his then partner ‘troubling’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2025
A full list of the players, coaches and owners permanently banned by Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Tuesday that Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson and other players permanently banned by the sport would have their statuses restored at death The Independent UK · May 13, 2025
Psychiatrists warn new mental health unit at Westmead could be an ‘empty shell’ as workforce dispute drags on As work begins on the facility, doctors say it will be ‘a waste of money’ if the government does not address staff shortages The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2025
NSW’s sole women’s-only clinic dedicated to trauma ends ‘gamechanging’ focus Specialists at Ramsay Clinic Thirroul have reportedly resigned against backdrop of larger shortage of psychiatrists across state The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2025
Public mental health system 'overwhelmed' as staff quit Psychiatrists are demanding a big, one-off pay increase as they face off in court against a state government refusing to budge. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
Anxious 'wait and see' as cyclone and floods threaten A search is underway for a man swept away by floodwaters after days of rain, with an approaching cyclone threatening to dump more and push rivers higher. AAP · Mar 7, 2025
Resignations puts private mental health care in play Dozens of public health specialist resignations remain in play as data outlines how few have rescinded their threat to quit the system. AAP · Feb 13, 2025
NSW Labor accused of trying to ‘redesign’ a mental health system with no psychiatrists Patient care compromised by closing beds and shifting workload to less qualified staff, motion claims The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2025 Jo Haylen on notice over any more revelations after asking chauffeur to drive 446km for winery lunch Chris Minns says if more trips by transport minister came to light ‘it would weigh very heavily on me’ as premier announces ‘we are changing the rules’
AAP · Feb 3, 2025 'Kills me': senior minister quits over car trip scandal NSW is looking for a new transport minister after Jo Haylen quit the ministry after using her government driver to ferry her around on personal, non-work trips.
AAP · Feb 3, 2025 Minister jobs safe despite bad call on long lunch trip "Bad judgment" has been blamed for taxpayers funding a driver to take two ministers and friends to a long lunch over the Australia Day long weekend.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2025 NSW minister apologises after asking chauffeur to drive 446km for Australia Day weekend lunch Transport minister Jo Haylen admits ‘I made the wrong decision’ after ministerial car booked out for 13 hours for Hunter Valley lunch at winery
AAP · Jan 31, 2025 'Frightening' wait times for psychiatric patients Public-sector psychiatrists fear mental health patients are receiving inadequate care due to chronic staff shortages in the nation's largest health system.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2025 More than 60 NSW mental health beds close as leaked memos reveal hospitals’ plan for mass psychiatrist resignations Insider says back-up arrangements are ‘dangerous’ as health officials rush to fill staffing gaps
The Guardian - AU · Jan 21, 2025 Wards in NSW’s largest psychiatric hospital close as mass resignations begin Doctor calls situation ‘an absolute disaster’ for public mental health system and vulnerable patients
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2025 NSW government in 11th-hour bid to postpone mass resignation of psychiatrists State asks Industrial Relations Commission to urgently arbitrate on the matter before resignations take effect from Wednesday
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2025 NSW government asks private sector to take public hospital patients as hundreds of psychiatrists set to resign Exclusive: Guardian Australia has seen an email from the director of Australia’s largest private mental health provider about the contract
AAP · Jan 15, 2025 Doctors warned 'aggressive' tactic will impact families Families of people with poor mental health will bear the brunt of chaos caused by psychiatrists resigning as experts warn the public system is failing patients.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025 Half of the psychiatrists in NSW’s public service are preparing to resign. Here’s why Health minister Mark Butler warns of ‘devastating consequences’ for patients and their families if the strike goes ahead