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Minns flags tougher bail laws for high-risk domestic violence orders

Minns flags tougher bail laws for high-risk domestic violence orders

The move comes after yet another high-profile alleged domestic violence incident which saw a woman stabbed outside an Alexandria gym on Wednesday.

  • by Michael McGowan

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Book ban uncovers uncomfortable truths for Labor in Sydney’s west

Book ban uncovers uncomfortable truths for Labor in Sydney’s west

The decision of a Labor councillor to vote in favour of a motion to ban books about same-sex parenting has created a headache for the ALP in western Sydney.

  • by Alexandra Smith
Buying a home? The building commissioner has a message for you

Buying a home? The building commissioner has a message for you

The state’s departing construction tsar David Chandler says buyers now have unprecedented powers at their disposal before purchasing a property.

  • by Max Maddison
‘Broken system close to collapse’: Critical worker shortages in child protection, domestic violence

‘Broken system close to collapse’: Critical worker shortages in child protection, domestic violence

NSW is facing a chronic shortage of caseworkers, including child protection workers, leaving vulnerable kids and women facing more harm.

  • by Alexandra Smith, Max Maddison and Michael McGowan
NSW Police to use metal detectors against knife violence

NSW Police to use metal detectors against knife violence

The Minns government is giving police more powers after a spate of high-profile stabbings, including the Bondi Junction attack and the Wakeley church assault.

  • by Alexandra Smith
NSW has long trailed Victoria on tackling domestic violence. Can we finally catch up?

NSW has long trailed Victoria on tackling domestic violence. Can we finally catch up?

The Minns government says its emergency funding package is the first step in tackling violence against women.

  • by Alexandra Smith
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‘All options’ were on the table to tackle DV, but now the most obvious one is off

‘All options’ were on the table to tackle DV, but now the most obvious one is off

The Herald agrees with the premier that immediate action is needed, but he and cabinet have missed a moment to do something with generational consequences.

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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
Domestic violence package is a good start – but much more is needed

Domestic violence package is a good start – but much more is needed

Today’s $230 million package must be the first word on this issue, not the final.

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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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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