NSW public servants’ bid for Israel computer ‘boycott’ backfires
Public servants have been dealt a blow in their bid for state government contracts with Hewlett Packard to be torn up over the company’s alleged links with Israel.
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‘Sex pests’: Prison guards scolded over inmate sledge
NSW prison officers referring to inmates as “sex pests” and describing an accommodation unit as “the pound” are among a list of concerns fuelling calls for a cultural overhaul behind bars.
‘Wrong message’: NSW breath-testing rates hit sobering low
Frontline police shortages have resulted in a shock drop in the number of roadside breath tests carried out in NSW, as courts convict fewer motorists of drink-driving offences.
‘Rip-off’: Plan to raze, rebuild police station labelled ‘ludicrous’
The possible cost of bulldozing a western Sydney police station has sparked claims of a “taxpayer rip-off”, with the building to potentially be relocated despite a recent six-figure spend on upgrades.
Government agency rocked by workplace bullying claims
Concerns have been raised about the workplace culture of a federal government environment agency after a spike in bullying claims involving staff and members of the public.
Taxpayers to foot near $1m ‘consultancy’ bill for golf club carve up
Almost $1m will be spent on consultancy fees to come up with ‘preliminary design’ to convert a huge section of an inner Sydney golfing course into public parkland.
‘Beyond a joke’: Hoons turn Sydney suburb into racetrack
Noisy hoons are turning streets in a harbourside Sydney into a late-night racetrack – prompting fed-up residents to call for a police crackdown on the antics.
‘Common sense prevailed’: Restaurant’s court win after NIMBY row
A restauranter who won a court battle to allow his iconic Sydney northern beaches venue to stay open beyond 4pm has lamented the challenges the industry faces from “a few people with too much money and time on their hands”.
‘Knee-jerk reaction’: Greens enter ring in gendered toilet tussle
A political debate has broken out over a push for male and female toilets to be replaced with gender-neutral cubicles across NSW.
New push to flush out ‘harmful’ gendered toilets
Battle lines are being drawn over NSW’s public toilet blocks as trans advocates push for gender-neutral cubicles, but those opposing the move say it could deter families from the beach and sporting facilities.
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