Politics
NSW
‘Uni has treated me like an ATM’: Sophia’s dreams crushed after course cuts
Five universities have announced plans to cut jobs, but the effect on courses and enrolments is unclear and has left students and staff facing uncertain futures.
- by Emily Kowal
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Police
Tapped calls, the TikTok star, crocodile tears; inside alleged $1b fake child abuse scam
Information released to the Herald reveals the alleged inner workings of a massive scam targeting compensation funds.
- by Perry Duffin and Michael McGowan
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Workplace safety
‘Card up my sleeve’: Think tank withheld CCTV from alleged sexual harassment victim
The key footage is of the night at the centre of an allegation against the Centre for Independent Studies’ high-profile former executive director Tom Switzer.
- by Michael McGowan
‘Can’t be stopped’: Minns concedes not everyone will welcome Sydney’s new train station
After much speculation, the premier announced Labor would open a new heavy rail train station at Woollahra and high-rise development in Edgecliff for 10,000 new apartments.
- by Michael McGowan
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NSW State Parliament
How new planning rules could stop emergency services blocking housing
A contentious plan to build hundreds of homes near Lizard Rock in Belrose could be the beneficiary of planning reforms being mulled by the state government.
- by Max Maddison
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Australia votes
No photos, no copies: The strict rules for 792 ballot papers produced in the battle for Bradfield
The Federal Court has laid down strict rules for lawyers inspecting hundreds of ballot papers in the battle for Bradfield.
- by Alexandra Smith and Michaela Whitbourn
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Crime
Milat linked to cold cases in Tasmania, South Australia, police list reveals
A taskforce established to investigate the serial killer explored whether he was involved in the disappearance of 58 people, including German backpacker Nancy Grunwaldt.
- by Max Maddison
Three women are running for NSW Parliament. A male serial pest wants to stop them
Andrew Thaler was twice suspended from his council position and proudly says he wants fewer women in politics.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Opinion
Public transport
Sydney has reached peak metro. Is it all downhill from here?
Commuters’ love affair with their newest toy has left them wanting more, but what can be delivered is up for debate.
- by Alexandra Smith
This $700,000 NSW Police weapon never really fired a shot. Now it’s been sold
A water cannon purchased for police as a show of strength against dangerous crowds has been auctioned off after not firing a single drop against rioters.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Mackenzie Price
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NSW State Parliament
The $334 million Labor ‘slush fund’ for regional roads
Nearly 90 per cent of projects in the state government’s Regional Roads Fund projects are in Labor-held seats. Now the Auditor-General is examining the scheme.
- by Max Maddison