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Chris Minns says activists shouldn’t get ‘overexcited’ about ‘technical’ landmark coalmine decision

High court judgment blocking Mount Pleasant mine expansion will not affect state regulation, NSW premier says

The Guardian - AU · 12h ago

Police bid to hide ugly protest probe rejected

An inquiry into the improper use of force by police against protesters decrying Israeli president Isaac Herzog will be live-streamed despite pushback.

AAP · 12h ago

‘Lawyers should be running to courts’ to stop coal approvals after landmark ruling, NSW MP says

High court finding in favour of Hunter Valley community group sets precedent other environmentalists should follow, advocate says

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7

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From One Nation to fossil fuels, Adam Bandt and Bob Brown reveal vision for Greens ahead of leadership showdown

Senior Greens figures say Larissa Waters’ successor must stop Labor approving fossil fuel projects ‘by whatever means’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29

'Strictest conditions' imposed on Allambi Care's contract to work with kids

'Ensuring every single dollar goes to support of vulnerable kids'.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 27

Cost of housing can't be green spaces: inside the fight to save Link Road Forest

Union body says workers should not have to choose between green spaces and housing supply.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 18

Koala Park hinges on government pay day from polluters

A carbon credit scheme has divided environmental groups and caused a rift in the Greens leading up to a key senate vote that could end a planned Koala Park.

AAP · Sep 8

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NSW Greens MP pleads with federal colleagues not to back National party motion to block koala park deal

Federal Greens partyroom split over plan for NSW to get millions of dollars’ worth in carbon credits for creating a koala national park

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7

Footage of police officer boasting about punching Sydney anti-Herzog protester raises questions about conduct

Male police officer caught on camera during 9 February protest against visit of Israeli president Isaac Herzog

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1

'Punched him in the head': watchdog gets police footage

Police vision of an officer appearing to brag about punching a protester has been referred to the law enforcement watchdog, as some call for his suspension.

AAP · Sep 1

Minister defies premier on armed Jewish security group

A state minister has backed police in a disagreement over allowing an armed Jewish private security service to operate in public spaces.

AAP · Aug 28

NSW ‘seeking urgent advice’ on controversial court ruling that found anti-Israel vandalism was not antisemitic

Exclusive: Attorney general considering appeal after justice Desmond Fagan knocks back terror order request for Mohommed Farhat who wrote ‘Fuk Israel’ on cars

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

A state government has hit back over suggestions it should examine whether its director of public prosecutions should be removed from office over a media leak.

AAP · Jul 7

NSW’s top prosecutor gave false evidence on media leak about young Indigenous offender, inquiry finds

Sally Dowling admits her office pitched the story but says it was not authorised by her, while her colleagues call her ‘a person of integrity’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 30

NSW’s deadly one-in-100-years floods could have been slashed by two metres using dams, CSIRO finds

Governments have not committed to measures modelled in report on Lismore’s 2022 floods. Seven people died in the northern rivers region

AAP · Jun 1

'Violent' police culture sparks calls for transparency

Australia's largest police force is being urged to be more transparent as it faces accusations of operating with a "brutal culture".

Newcastle Herald · May 30

Petition launched to turn bushland earmarked for housing into national park

Campaigners say the forest's 'value for wildlife and the community' is at risk.

The Guardian - AU · May 5

‘Not a good look’: witnesses refuse to appear before NSW parliamentary hearings after court ruling

Chris Minns’ chief of staff launched legal action to avoid giving evidence. Since the court ruled in his favour, others are doing the same

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 20

Minns doubles down on ‘rational’ anti-protest law despite NSW’s highest court ruling it unconstitutional

Greens criticise premier’s ‘extraordinary attack’ on judiciary and urge him to accept he ‘got it wrong’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10

NSW coalmine given two-year extension despite climate agency warning it jeopardises legislated emissions target

Delta Electricity’s Chain Valley project is the first coalmine development considered by the planning commission since the state enshrined net zero emissions by 2050 in law

AAP · Apr 9

Coal mine extension approved despite net-zero ambition

An underground coal mine will be allowed to continue extracting for two extra years but new restrictions will prevent the coal being shipped overseas.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1

Politician alleges NSW Corrections illegally snooped on her calls with prisoners

Exclusive: Greens MLC Sue Higginson tells parliament that Corrective Services knew things ‘which made it very clear they had monitored our conversation’

AAP · Mar 11

Top law officer rejects expert advice on radicalisation

Advice that heavy-handed policing under laws that historically targeted minorities could lead to radicalisation has been dismissed by an attorney-general.

AAP · Feb 11

Muslim community reels after police violence at protest

A defiant premier is backing his police force and won't apologise to the Muslim community after officers forcibly removed people engaged in prayer.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 11

Islamophobia Envoy Demands Police Apologise Over Actions At Sydney’s Anti-Herzog Rally

Australia’s Islamophobia envoy Aftab Malik urges an apology and investigation for NSW Police's actions at Sydney Rally.

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