NSW Councils Get New Powers to Close Unlawful Places of Worship
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns announces sweeping reforms granting councils stronger powers to shut down unlawful places of worship and combat hate speech. Read the full details.
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New Map Shows England's Pothole Hotspots and Best Councils
A new government map rates 154 local councils on pothole repairs. See if your area is red, amber, or green and learn about the £7.3bn funding plan.
London pensioners may lose free travel Freedom Pass
A review of London's Older Person's Freedom Pass could see 1.2 million pensioners lose free travel on Tube, buses and rail. A petition has been launched against the cuts. Read the full story.
NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane Unveils New Shadow Cabinet
NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane announces a renewed shadow cabinet, betting on fresh faces to revive the Coalition's fortunes ahead of the state election. Discover the strategy and hurdles ahead.
Check if you're owed from NSW's $300m unclaimed money pool
New South Wales residents are urged to search for a share of $300m in unclaimed funds. Interstate claimants may also be eligible for a further $395m. Learn how to check and claim your money.
Minns Considers Arming Jewish Security After Bondi
NSW Premier Chris Minns reveals his government is actively considering arming the Community Security Group following the Bondi terror attack, as police prepare to carry long-arm rifles at Sydney's NYE event.
Man charged for Nazi tattoos at NSW beach
A 36-year-old man faces charges after allegedly displaying white supremacist and Nazi SS tattoos at Bar Beach in Newcastle on Christmas Eve. Read the full report.
Equal pay for female council workers tops £1bn
Settlements for female council staff in roles like cleaners and carers have exceeded £1.1bn, with thousands more claims expected. The GMB union warns councils to negotiate or face huge bills.
Citizen Scientists Sought to Monitor NSW Turtle Nests
Beachgoers from Tweed to Batemans Bay are urged to become citizen scientists and report turtle nests to protect endangered loggerhead and vulnerable green turtles this breeding season.
NSW Police Restrict Sydney Public Gatherings for 14 Days
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has imposed a 14-day restriction on public assemblies in Sydney using new powers. Premier Chris Minns defends the laws, criticised as draconian by civil liberties groups.
NSW Police Get New Powers to Ban Protests After Terror
NSW Premier Chris Minns urges police to use new powers to ban protests for up to three months following a terrorist event. New gun control laws also introduced. Read the latest.
NSW new protest laws take effect after Bondi terror attack
New South Wales premier Chris Minns wants police to use new powers to ban protests quickly. The laws come amid a reported surge in threats against Muslim Australians following the Bondi beach terror attack.
Four-day week could signal failing council, Reed warns
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed warns English councils that adopting a four-day week may be seen as a sign of failure. Read the full story on the government's stance.
Arsonist jailed for 10 years over 1998 teen death
Gregory John Walker sentenced to 10 years, 9 months for manslaughter after Molotov cocktail killed 13-year-old Arthur Haines in 1998. Read the full story.
Albanese rejects Bondi royal commission call
PM Anthony Albanese pushes back on politicisation of the Bondi attack as NSW's new protest ban laws face a constitutional challenge. Plus, MP travel perks cut and a rare pink platypus spotted.
Australia's NSW to ban 'globalise the intifada' slogan
New South Wales premier Chris Minns vows to outlaw the phrase, calling it 'hateful, violent rhetoric'. The move follows similar controversies in the UK and US. Read the full explainer.
NSW's rushed anti-protest laws face court challenge
New South Wales is fast-tracking another anti-protest bill after a terror incident. Constitutional experts warn it may be overruled, like past laws. Read the analysis.
Activist Groups Launch Constitutional Challenge to NSW Protest Laws
Pro-Palestine and Indigenous activist groups are taking the Minns government to court over new laws they say strip away the right to peaceful protest. Read the full story on the constitutional challenge.
NSW Proposes New Gun Limits and Protest Curbs
In response to the Bondi terror attack, the NSW government is rushing through laws to limit gun ownership and curb protest rights. Critics warn of kneejerk legislation.
NSW Pushes New Laws After Bondi Terror Attack
NSW Premier Chris Minns recalls parliament to pass urgent legislation on gun control, hate speech, and protest powers following the Bondi terror attack. Learn the key changes.
Bondi Attack: Police Reveal 'Tennis Ball Bomb' and IS Video
New court documents detail NSW police allegations against the Bondi attackers, including an undetonated 'tennis ball bomb' and an Islamic State-inspired video manifesto. Read the full report.
Man charged over social media post inciting Cronulla violence
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an alleged social media post urging racist violence at Cronulla beach in the wake of the Bondi attack. Police vow zero tolerance.
NSW Passes New Gun Laws and Protest Restrictions
New South Wales parliament fast-tracks sweeping gun control measures and controversial protest bans in response to the Bondi attack. The reforms face opposition from the Nationals and Greens.
Farmers slam NSW's 'rushed' and 'unworkable' firearms laws
NSW Farmers accuse the Minns government of rushing unworkable firearms reforms, misleading farmers and failing to consult. Read their full critique.
Timeline of Antisemitic Incidents in Australia Since 2023
A detailed account of the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia over two years, leading to the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack. Explore the timeline and official responses.
London councils allowed large council tax rises from 2026
Five London boroughs are among six councils given permission to raise council tax above 5% in 2026/27. Some have pledged not to, despite facing major budget gaps. Read the latest on the Fair Funding Review.
NSW Proposes New Hate Speech Laws After Bondi Attack
Following the Bondi Junction terror attack, New South Wales announces sweeping new legislation to criminalise hate speech and the display of hate symbols. Learn the details and potential impact.
Lithium Battery Truck Fire Closes Hume Highway
A major fire involving a truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in NSW. Authorities warn of toxic vapour clouds and multi-day disruptions. Read the latest on this critical incident.
New South Wales Bans Hate Speech and Symbols
Following the Bondi Beach terror attack, NSW Premier announces sweeping new laws to ban hate speech and symbols. Read the full details of the proposed legislation.
NSW Premier's Protest Rhetoric Sows Community Division
The NSW Premier's inflammatory language on peaceful protests is condemned as divisive and unbecoming of his office. Read why community leaders are calling for a change in tone.
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