First transgender hate speech conviction in NSW
A New South Wales man becomes the first convicted of gender identity hate speech after posting violent YouTube comments. Read about this landmark legal case.
A New South Wales man becomes the first convicted of gender identity hate speech after posting violent YouTube comments. Read about this landmark legal case.
Former television journalist Kellie Sloane has been elected unopposed as the new leader of the NSW Liberal party, replacing Mark Speakman. Discover her political journey and challenges ahead.
Former journalist Kellie Sloane becomes NSW Liberal leader, replacing Mark Speakman. The 52-year-old faces challenges uniting the party and developing housing policy. Read more about this political shift.
Mark Speakman resigns as NSW Liberal leader, endorsing first-term MP Kellie Sloane as his replacement. Discover the reasons behind the leadership change and what's next for the party.
NSW police deployed capsicum spray on an 87-year-old man allegedly armed with a metal ornament at a Sydney nursing home. The incident is under review.
The Minns government's bill to protect children from incarceration contains a controversial loophole allowing courts to disregard developmental evidence, potentially increasing youth detention.
Optus subsidiary Coles Mobile fined $826,320 after scammers exploited weak ID checks, stealing $39,000. NSW also introduces new protest restrictions.
New Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh faces coalition fracture on net zero as polling reveals only 33% would consider voting Coalition. Can leadership changes save them?
The NSW government will make the $60 weekly road toll cap permanent, funded by reintroducing two-way tolls on the Sydney Harbour Bridge from 2028. A major cost-of-living relief measure.
Discover the new Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk in northern NSW, a four-day hike following ancient Indigenous pathways through Widjabul Wia-bal country with stunning rainforest views.
One of Australia's largest debt collectors defends against allegations it illegally pursued 200,000 debts in Victoria while banned. Court decision expected next Tuesday.
A former NSW police constable used excessive force on six occasions and destroyed body-worn video. Four colleagues failed to report his confessions. Read the full misconduct findings.
Dorothy Bain KC confirms rape shield protections remain despite Supreme Court concerns about fair trial rights. Learn how this affects victims and the justice system.
Dugald Saunders resigns as NSW Nationals leader citing family reasons, sparking leadership speculation within state Coalition. Follow the latest political developments.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils the most sweeping UK immigration reforms since WWII, targeting illegal migration with Danish-style measures. Read the full details.
Thirteen people were injured, two critically, after a speedway car ploughed into a grandstand at the Walcha Motorcycle Rally in New South Wales. Read the latest on this developing story.
Federal Labor's proposed biodiversity offset changes could replicate NSW's flawed system, warn scientists. Critics say pay-to-destroy schemes accelerate species extinction.
Sydney's ambitious £27m nightlife revival faces generational habits and economic pressures. Can policy overcome the legacy of lockout laws that cost £16bn annually?
Daniel Billings pleads guilty to murdering Molly Ticehurst in 2024, case that sparked national domestic violence campaign in Australia. Read the full story.
Victoria introduces tough new laws protecting retail and hospitality workers from violence. Learn how these measures will safeguard frontline staff across the state.
Australia's Labor government faces critical choice on environmental laws. Will they partner with climate vandals or deliver genuine reform? The future of biodiversity hangs in balance.
A common tourist habit in Dubai could land you with a £103,000 fine or jail time. Discover the lesser-known laws, from photography to jaywalking, you need to know before you travel.
A self-proclaimed fortune teller in Sydney has been arrested over an alleged $70m fraud scheme, exploiting vulnerable clients with promises of billionaire futures. Discover the full story.
New South Wales plans to introduce Victoria-style underquoting laws with fines up to $110,000. Learn how this impacts property buyers and agents.
NSW Premier Chris Minns suggests a misdirected email may explain why his office wasn't warned about the Sydney neo-Nazi rally. Discover the security breakdown and ongoing investigation.
NSW police face questions after approving neo-Nazi protest near parliament. Commissioner blames communication breakdown as premier considers new laws.
A neo-Nazi protest targeting Jewish people occurred outside NSW Parliament. Guardian Australia's Full Story podcast investigates why police permitted it and prevention measures.
New research exposes when UK motorists are most likely to break driving laws, with morning and evening rush hours seeing highest offences. Discover the shocking reasons behind dangerous driving habits.
New South Wales government bans protests within 150m of places of worship following neo-Nazi demonstration. Read about the new laws and community impact.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marks the 50th anniversary of Gough Whitlam's dismissal, calling it a 'calculated plot'. Also, Trump threatens BBC, and Melbourne plans transport expansion.