Revealed:The 11 NSW sites where the state has seized planning control

Revealed:The 11 NSW sites where the state has seized planning control

The new policy expands a Coalition initiative from 2022 and allows the government to take over rezoning proposals already in the planning system if it deems them “unreasonably delayed”.

  • byMichael Koziol

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Banning protests because they cost money to police is a bridge too far in a liberal democracy

Banning protests because they cost money to police is a bridge too far in a liberal democracy

The Premier Chris Minns wants to stop pro-Palestinian protests by giving police extra powers to obtain court approval to halt marches to protect their budgets.

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Islamic leaders accuse premier of threatening social cohesion over protest ban

Islamic leaders accuse premier of threatening social cohesion over protest ban

Chris Minns has faced a backlash over his proposal to give police more power to block repeated protest marches.

  • byMichael McGowan andMax Maddison
This US professor sparked outrage at a Sydney mosque. Here’s why

This US professor sparked outrage at a Sydney mosque. Here’s why

The immigration minister is reviewing the American’s visa after saying October 7 is “not fully a day of mourning” as MPs and the Jewish community condemn the comments.

  • byMax Maddison andCarrie Fellner
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Power players:Inside the NRL grand final’s most exclusive suite

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton were forced to hang out together during Sunday’s big game.

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Poll reveals harsh truth for Middle East protesters

Poll reveals harsh truth for Middle East protesters

On the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel,our Resolve Political Monitor poll finds little support for Sunday protests.

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Premier hits out at pro-Palestine rally organisers ahead of October 7 ‘vigil’

Premier hits out at pro-Palestine rally organisers ahead of October 7 ‘vigil’

Chris Minns also hit out at organisers of planned demonstrations on Sunday and Monday,accusing them of not representing the communities on behalf of whom they are protesting.

  • byMichael McGowan
Illegal,indecent or essential:What happened to Australians’ right to protest?

Illegal,indecent or essential:What happened to Australians’ right to protest?

As political debate reignites over October 7 protests and free speech,some seek to draw distinctions between the right to protest and what is right.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Sydney pro-Palestine protest,vigil to proceed after police drop case

Sydney pro-Palestine protest,vigil to proceed after police drop case

NSW Police have dropped objections to pro-Palestine rally on Sunday after eleventh-hour negotiations. Protest organisers also say a planned vigil will go ahead on Monday.

  • byMax Maddison andMichael McGowan
Madhuri chose her land,paid a deposit and planned her dream home. Now her block is being sold again

Madhuri chose her land,paid a deposit and planned her dream home. Now her block is being sold again

More than 150 families bought into a north-western Sydney estate. Now they are heartbroken after a court ruled the land could be put back on the market.

  • byNeil Breen
‘High prospect of conflict’:Rally ban gains support as woman arrested

‘High prospect of conflict’:Rally ban gains support as woman arrested

NSW Police has “no alternative” other than to challenge two pro-Palestine protests scheduled for the long weekend,the premier said.

  • byMax Maddison