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The ICAC is investigating a blow-out in spending on contractors under former building unit head Anthony Manning (front).

A new boss, his buddies and a $2.6 billion cash splash: Inside the ICAC probe into School Infrastructure

The ICAC is investigating a unit that insiders say “pushed the boundaries” when it came to department rules.

  • Michael McGowan and Lucy Carroll

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The University of Sydney posted a surplus of half a billion dollars in 2024.

Sydney Uni made half a billion dollars last year. Others are in deficit

This is how much every university made in surplus or lost in a deficit last year.

  • Christopher Harris
Former NSW Education Department Secretary Mark Scott leaving ICAC on Monday.

The one question that wasn’t asked before schools boss was hired

Former education secretary Mark Scott conceded in hindsight he should have questioned a “falling out” between Anthony Manning, the subject of an ICAC inquiry, and his former boss during the hiring process.

  • Michael McGowan
A proposed new rule is causing division at Sydney University

The radical proposal that could end Sydney Uni’s proud history of rebellion

A new rule to enforce a more civil discourse on campus has been backed by the university. It’s caused alarm within.

  • Daniella White
The pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Sydney.

Sydney Uni’s ‘enforced civility’ is an assault on free speech – and likely unlawful

It could become one of the most restrictive campuses in the country for peaceful protest, intellectual freedom and critical debate.

  • Sarah Schwartz
Sydney University vice chancellor Mark Scott at the hearing on Friday.

Sydney Uni boss declares his job is safe as campus free speech debate rages

The vice chancellor’s comments come as the university faces a backlash for its proposed “civility rule”, which critics fear will hamper political expression.

  • Daniella White
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University of Sydney chancellor, David Thodey (right) with vice chancellor Mark Scott and former chancellor Belinda Hutchinson.

New Sydney Uni chancellor weighs in on Mark Scott controversy after months of turmoil

New chancellor David Thodey said the university sector was under unprecedented scrutiny in politics and the media.

  • Daniella White
Sydney University vice chancellor Mark Scott.

Governing body backs Sydney University boss Mark Scott amid resignation calls

One of the newest members of Sydney University’s senate has publicly supported the under-fire vice chancellor.

  • Daniella White

As a Jewish academic, I have not experienced antisemitism at Sydney Uni

Creating a false panic around university antisemitism runs the risk of building genuine fear in my community. Forcing the vice chancellor to resign would set a dangerous precedent.

  • Eva Shteinman
University of Sydney vice chancellor Professor Mark Scott speaking at the hearing.

‘Blindsided’: Sydney University vice chancellor resists calls for resignation

Internal documents obtained by the Herald reveal he was “blindsided” by the Jewish community’s reaction to a deal to shut down the pro-Palestinian encampment.

  • Daniella White and Lucy Carroll

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