Uncertain future for sex abuse MP
Kiama MP Gareth Ward faces an uncertain future in parliament after being found guilty of sexually abusing two young men.
Politics
Common item facing train ban
Millions of commuters could soon be banned from taking a popular way of getting around on trains, trams, and buses after concerns about safety.
Ominous warning over transport strikes
Staff working behind the scenes managing one state’s roads, trains, and ferries have not ruled out “widespread industrial action” as 950 jobs are set to be cut.
‘Massive issue’ that could change election
A “massive issue” could change the fate of one state’s election, the Premier has warned, after a brutal report exposed a bleak reality.
‘Vital’ act ahead of bushfire season
The next generation of firefighting vehicles will be put to the test when the bushfire danger period kicks off in one Australian state.
Key questions about ‘ghost station’ proposal
The possible reopening of an unfinished “ghost station” in one major city has been described as “hokey” by a local leader.
1000 jobs slashed in huge Aussie restructure
Almost 1000 staff will be slashed from one state’s transport authority in a massive restructure.
‘Chaotic’: Disturbing new hospital image
A new image has emerged of a woman sleeping in her car while waiting for emergency treatment at one of Australia’s busiest hospitals.
Hospital photo that shook state ‘to the core’
A nurse at one of Australia’s busiest hospitals has made a desperate plea after disturbing images were revealed.
‘World War Z’: Latham speaks out
Once poised to become the next PM, Mark Latham is now defending his ‘sexed-up’ relationship with a former partner.
‘Out yourself’: Latham’s latest bizarre claim
Embattled former Labor leader Mark Latham has made a bizarre claim about federal election day as he faces allegations of domestic abuse.
One thing in the way of young people’s happiness
The Premier of one state has pledged to try to turn around the one thing “standing in the way” of young people being happy.
Bold ‘shortcut’ to address housing crisis
One state will be able to “surpass” small councils to deliver new home approvals in just 10 days in its latest salvo to solve the housing crisis.
Premier’s call on Latham sext scandal
Premier Chris Minns has refused to rule out censuring Mark Latham after reports the former One Nation leader sent sexually explicit texts from parliament.
Tax, super bombshell dropped in secret brief
In an extraordinary blunder, Treasury’s secret advice to the Albanese Government has accidentally been released – and there are some stunning recommendations.
Trump picks Sydney man for plum posting
A former Sydney councillor and self-confessed “alpha male” has been picked by Donald Trump to represent the US in a high-level position.
Ley reveals terrifying outback encounter
Sussan Ley has shared the terrifying moment she was forced to pull a rifle on a stranger while camping – and the Clint Eastwood line she used.
‘Not important’: Ley dismisses quota critics
Liberal leader Sussan Ley has dismissed criticism of calls for a gender quota as she makes a desperate pitch to women.
Reason for chaotic scenes outside court
Chaos outside one of Australia’s busiest courthouses will continue until “at least late-2025” after a bruising update.
‘On the DL’: Message to journo about MP
An ABC journalist has told a court that a man who alleges a NSW MP sexually abused him as a teenager wanted to speak with him “on the DL”.
State’s move on ‘vile’ AI deepfakes
AI-driven deepfakes targeting women and girls are on the rise in schools and workplaces, and one Australian state is pledging to take a stand.
‘For ourselves’: Albo’s pointed jab at US
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to make pointed comments over Australia’s relationship with the US, while paying tribute to the man who founded that very alliance.
‘Virus’: Sad claim at anti-Semitism hearing
An inquiry into anti-Semitism across Australia has been told the “terrible virus” is spreading across the country, with over 1,000 reports made to police so far in 2025.
Shock move after Aussie artists sacked
A major update has emerged after two Aussie artists were due to represent the country at the Venice Biennale, before they were sacked by Australia’s arts funding body.
Major change to parking fines in one state
One state government is taking big steps to reform its parking fine system, which allowed for tickets to be issued to motorists weeks after the offence.
Major update on injured Greens candidate
After an independent review, a critical incident has been declared around the police scuffle that left a former Greens candidate injured, and her vision at risk.
Liberals’ ‘north star’ after election crush
A Liberal leader in one Australian state says women and young people have a “seat at the table” after the bruising federal election loss.
Future of state’s famed brumbies revealed
The future of one state’s famous brumbies hangs in the balance amid a new push to have controversial protections scrapped.
Major update to bizarre diamond roundabout
An oddly-shaped roundabout that caused mass chaos for road users in Sydney’s southwest has been removed just days after it was installed.
Horror photo after Aussie woman’s arrest
A former Greens candidate who took on the prime minister has undergone surgery for serious facial injuries following a wild pro-Palestine protest.
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