Politics
NSW
Kiama voters chose Gareth Ward after he was charged. This is how they feel now
With Gareth Ward convicted of serious sex offences, his constituents say his time as an MP should be up.
- by Max Maddison
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Arts
The artwork taking flight above one of Sydney’s busiest metro stations
Tomás Saraceno has been called the artist most likely to change the world. His first permanent public artwork in Australia has just opened in Sydney.
- by Julie Power
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NSW State Parliament
‘Violence may ensue’: Labor MPs speak out against premier’s opposition to bridge protest
One of the premier’s own MPs accused Chris Minns of putting Sydney’s traffic flow ahead of the plight of starving Gazan children.
- by Michael McGowan, Alexandra Smith and Jessica McSweeney
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Pro-Palestine activists vow court action over march on Sydney Harbour Bridge
Premier Chris Minns said he would not allow Sydney to “descend into chaos” after the Palestine Action Group applied to march over the landmark.
- by Max Maddison
Convicted rapist MP Gareth Ward ultimatum: Quit or be expelled from parliament
A leading solicitor and advocate for victim-survivors of sexual assault says the Kiama MP has grossly misread the expectations of society by not immediately resigning from parliament.
- by Alexandra Smith and Max Maddison
Editorial
NSW State Parliament
Guilty verdict has wiped the creepy smile off Gareth Ward’s face. Now he must resign
The farce surrounding the Kiama MP is another demonstration that the antiquated rules over who stays and who goes from parliament are no longer fit for purpose.
- The Herald's View
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NSW State Parliament
A target of Latham’s disparaging messages, Abigail Boyd is directing her anger elsewhere
She was one of the women photographed by Mark Latham on his phone in the parliament but the upper house MP says she’s more angered by the premier’s recent conduct.
- by Michael McGowan
Josh should be in year 8 – instead he’s doing his HSC
As one of the youngest students sitting this year’s HSC, Josh Liew is not alone in his studies: his two sisters are doing their HSC too.
- by Emily Kowal
Jail time and evictions: Labor announces crackdown on illegal tobacco
The NSW government will introduce tougher penalties for sale of illegal tobacco and vapes, including new powers to evict retailers, when parliament resumes.
- by Michael McGowan
The university courses where students make friends – and the ones where they don’t
Half of students in some courses fail to have positive interactions with their peers, with certain fields of study rating particularly poorly.
- by Christopher Harris and Christine Lee
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
Whether it’s Liberal or Labor, the people in charge are beholden to the pokies industry
The first time Kate Seselja used a poker machine she won $1000. It was the last time she left a venue with cash in her hand from the addictive machines.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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