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Pru Goward and David Barnett with Pru’s daughters Kate Fischer,12, on right and Penny,11.

David Barnett, journalist and press secretary, dies aged 90

David Barnett, journalist, author, former prime ministerial press secretary and the husband of Pru Goward, has died aged 90.

  • David Crowe

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Grace Tame and Scott Morrison.

‘Surprised they let me in’: Grace Tame jokes after frosty reception with PM

Reigning Australian of the Year Grace Tame sparked criticism when she greeted Prime Minister Scott Morrison at an event in Canberra with a stern look.

  • Angus Livingston
Pru Goward, who was previously a minister in the NSW Parliament, says the findings of a review of federal parliamentary workplace culture highlights the toxic nature of political environments.

Transparency is vital to ending sexual harassment in Parliament: Goward

Pru Goward has warned even with good structures to stamp out bullying and sexual harassment, if progress isn’t regularly reported, nothing will change.

  • Katina Curtis
Pru Goward, pictured with Gladys Berejiklian, in December 2018.

Senior Liberals criticise ICAC over Gladys Berejiklian investigation

Gladys Berejiklian is the third Liberal premier brought down by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption.

  • Megan Gorrey and Tom Rabe
Former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick will conduct the six-month review into NSW Parliament.

Broderick to conduct review of sexual harassment, bullying in NSW Parliament

The former sex discrimination commissioner will review Parliament and its management of unacceptable behaviour such as bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct.

  • Lucy Cormack
Pru Goward said it was a "very difficult decision" to leave politics.

‘Brutal’ review exposes NSW ministerial office failings

Former sex discrimination commissioner Pru Goward’s report says ministerial staff are reluctant to report bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct.

  • Alexandra Smith
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised to former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, inset. 

PM announces independent review as staffer says ministers must explain actions on alleged rape

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins says she learned about key details of her sexual assault only after coming forward publicly.

  • David Crowe
Barry Lambert in a hemp plantation in Tasmania: “Hemp is as safe – and natural – as broccoli or orange juice,” he says.

High Hopes

Rich-lister Barry Lambert had no interest in medicinal cannabis until it saved his granddaughter from the ravages of a devastating illness. Five years on, he’s become an international cannabis mogul.

  • Amanda Hooton
The state government proposes towers up to 40 storeys and two parks for the Waterloo housing redevelopment.

City of Sydney claims rival Waterloo plan will avoid 'urban disaster'

Clover Moore's council will reveal plans for a lower-density housing precinct at the Waterloo public housing estate in the city's south.

  • Megan Gorrey
Water that Yass resident Anastasia Stephenson collected from her kitchen tap in January.

Uncertainty over Yass water despite election promises

Both major parties have announced plans to upgrade the water treatment plant in Yass, where residents were seeing brown, stinky water come out of their taps.

  • Finbar O'Mallon

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