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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
Latest
‘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
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
Analysis
Domestic violence
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
Editorial
Domestic violence
‘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.
- The Herald's View
‘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
‘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
Opinion
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
Analysis
Domestic violence
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
Updated
State Parliament
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’
Speaking after an urgent cabinet meeting, Deputy Premier Prue Car highlighted crisis accommodation for women escaping violence as a top priority.
- by Alexandra Smith