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‘We don’t have time’: Minns rules out royal commission into domestic violence

‘We don’t have time’: Minns rules out royal commission into domestic violence

The time and cost of a royal commission were the two pivotal factors that led Premier Chris Minns to decide against a royal commission into DV.

  • by Max Maddison and Alexandra Smith

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‘Lives lost, families broken’: Minns announces $230m in domestic violence funding

‘Lives lost, families broken’: Minns announces $230m in domestic violence funding

The NSW government will on Monday announce funding to fight domestic violence after a spike in assaults and a rise in demand for services.

  • by Michael McGowan
Time to stop wielding the wrecking ball on our heritage
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Heritage

Time to stop wielding the wrecking ball on our heritage

An increased commitment to the preservation of historically significant sites and architecture in Sydney can only be commended.

  • by The Herald's View
NSW has promised serious action on domestic violence. So, why the wait?

NSW has promised serious action on domestic violence. So, why the wait?

The female members of Chris Minns’ cabinet are optimistic that years of inaction on domestic violence is about to change. Let’s hope they are right.

  • by Alexandra Smith
Rozelle Interchange 2.0: Former RTA boss warns more traffic chaos is coming

Rozelle Interchange 2.0: Former RTA boss warns more traffic chaos is coming

A repeat of the Rozelle Interchange-type fiasco is looming on the Warringah Freeway, north of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a parliamentary hearing has been told.

  • by Michael McGowan
NSW promises emergency domestic violence response ‘in days’

NSW promises emergency domestic violence response ‘in days’

Speaking after an urgent cabinet meeting, Deputy Premier Prue Car highlighted crisis accommodation for women escaping violence as a top priority.

  • by Alexandra Smith
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Women forced to live in tents, sleep in car parks to escape violence

Women forced to live in tents, sleep in car parks to escape violence

The emergency housing crisis is emerging as one of the most pressing issues ahead of Friday’s urgent cabinet meeting.

  • by Alexandra Smith, Michael McGowan and Perry Duffin
How letter to the editor exposed a fake identity and earned an ICAC referral

How letter to the editor exposed a fake identity and earned an ICAC referral

On Wednesday, the editor of the Southern Highlands Express referred the local MP to the corruption watchdog. By Thursday, the bizarre saga took on another life.

  • by Anthony Segaert and Max Maddison
Perrottet joins cross-party call for royal commission into violence against women

Perrottet joins cross-party call for royal commission into violence against women

The former Liberal premier says criminal elements and societal issues such as young boys accessing violent video games and pornography needed examination.

  • by Max Maddison, Michael McGowan and Alexandra Smith
‘Like a dog in a cage’: Desperate lives of kids in emergency care revealed
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‘Like a dog in a cage’: Desperate lives of kids in emergency care revealed

Children as young as 12 reported allegations of sexual assault, drug use and abandonment in motel rooms without close supervision.

  • by Michael McGowan
Lou’s Place saves women every day – without a cent from Macquarie Street

Lou’s Place saves women every day – without a cent from Macquarie Street

Successive NSW governments have underfunded services for domestic violence victims. It now falls to Chris Minns to step up.

  • by Alexandra Smith