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Wissam Haddad arrives at the Federal Court on Tuesday.

Islamic preacher ‘dehumanised’ and ‘humiliated’ Jewish community, court told

Wissam Haddad is facing legal action over sermons he gave at his Bankstown mosque, which senior members of the Jewish community claim were antisemitic.

  • Riley Walter

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Sydney student wins $276,000 in damages over ‘fateful’ school long jump

A north shore primary school student was left with serious injuries during a long-jumping session at the school’s sandpit.

  • David Barwell
Ward is on trial over the alleged indecent assault of one man and alleged rape of another.

‘Chosen a rapist’: Alleged victim questioned over remarks on Kiama MP’s elevation to ministry

Gareth Ward was in 2019 appointed Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, two years before the political staffer spoke to police about the alleged rape.

  • Amber Schultz
Gareth Ward (right), arriving at court with his barrister David Campbell SC for week two of his criminal trial.

‘Love … darl … pet’: Alleged rape victim questioned over ‘friendly’ texts with Kiama MP

The parliamentary staffer quoted an iconic comedy sketch line to explain his use of a phrase with MP Gareth Ward.

  • Amber Schultz and Perry Duffin
Gareth Ward MP for Kiama arrives at the Downing Centre District Court for day three of his sexual assault allegations. Sydney, 29 May 2025. Photo Jessica Hromas
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Kiama MP’s alleged rape victim questioned on police video retracing steps

Gareth Ward’s defence team has dissected footage showing a then-24-year-old political staffer retracing his steps from the night of his alleged rape.

  • Clare Sibthorpe
Gareth Ward MP has pleaded not guilty to five charges, including sexual intercourse without consent
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Kiama MP told alleged rape victim ‘he’d take care of him’, court told

The political staffer said he felt “dirty” and “confused” after allegedly being raped by Gareth Ward in his Potts Point apartment in 2015.

  • Amber Schultz
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Gareth Ward MP arrives at the Downing Centre District Court for the first day of his sexual assault trial.

Kiama MP allegedly raped man after event in parliament, court told

Gareth Ward’s trial over the alleged indecent assault of one man and alleged rape of another started in Sydney on Tuesday.

  • Clare Sibthorpe and Michaela Whitbourn
An arrest warrant was issued for Jean Nassif in June 2023.

$2 billion and counting: More headaches looming for fugitive developer Jean Nassif

Allegations involving the controversial figure are at the centre of an explosive corruption inquiry, while NSW Police also investigate his failed empire.

  • Kate McClymont
David Prince-Popovich is a serial fraudster and says he wants to own up to his past mistakes and apologise.

A con artist made these chilling confessions. Then a criminologist dissected every word

The fraudster laid bare a life of false identities, fake trust funds and a $130,000 scam against his own lover. He says he wants to change, but an expert has doubts.

  • Clare Sibthorpe
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Medicare isn’t the only safety net we need in a cost-of-living crisis

Legal aid costs money. But not providing it is much more expensive.

  • Monique Hitter

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