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Revealed: LGAs where police strip-searches occur most often
A coalition of justice and health organisations has urged the state government to outlaw such searches of young people due to their traumatic impact.
- by Max Maddison and Cindy Yin
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Public transport
This shutdown will turn Pearl Jam into traffic jam, and commuters will play the blame game
Transport Minister Jo Haylen likens the transport union to a boa constrictor strangling the rail system, but the government will not escape blame if the city comes to a standstill.
- by Alexandra Smith
Thug back on the streets as government abandons challenge to parole
The early release of a drug addict who bashed a female police office senseless has raised new doubts about NSW’s parole system.
- The Herald's View
Man who attacked hero officer whisked out back prison gate after appeal abandoned
The drug addict who bashed Samantha Barlow has been quietly released from jail to avoid the awaiting media, after the NSW government was advised it could not win a challenge to his release.
- by Perry Duffin and Jessica McSweeney
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Crime
In the State of Origin of crime, here’s where NSW comes out on top
NSW is leading the country on low crime rates, according to the first state-by-state comparison.
- by Alexandra Smith
Police lay two additional assault charges against Alan Jones
Police have now charged the former broadcaster with 26 offences relating to nine alleged victims after an investigation into indecent assault and sexual touching allegations.
- by Kate McClymont
How Alan Jones rose to power grilling the most powerful
From quizzing prime ministers to courting controversy, broadcaster Alan Jones wielded great power. On Monday he was arrested after a nine-month police strike force investigation.
- by Kate McClymont
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Al fresco venues set for capacity boost under new reforms
At Joel Ridzuan’s Brookvale brewery, he is “at capacity” when the space looks barely half-full.
- by Max Maddison
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The Dust of Death
Andrew has been a tradie since he was 10. His work has left him dying
In just two months, 23 new cases of the deadly disease silicosis have been reported in NSW.
- by Alexandra Smith
The three people who will bypass councils to speed up housing supply
With housing completions and approvals heading in the wrong direction, a major reform will give developers a new planning pathway for projects of 100 apartments or more.
- by Max Maddison and Michael Koziol
Built for Sydney 2000, this Olympic venue’s future is in doubt
Australia’s peak body for cycling has accused the NSW government of leaving athletes in limbo over the Dunc Gray Velodrome in Sydney’s south west.
- by Chris Barrett