Police can now scan for knives at major entertainment venues, shopping centres, stations and sports grounds, with permanent powers and longer operations. Here is what the new laws change.
Politics
Posted inCrime, Federal Politics, National News
Helen Haines loses second leg
Dr Helen Haines’ husband says she is alive and stable after losing both legs. The Governor-General says the attack must be a moment for Australians to pause and choose to be better.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Water
Coalition water taskforce targets Basin buybacks
Water buybacks are in the Coalition’s sights. A new taskforce will tour the Basin to hear from irrigators and push for dams and a ban on more buybacks.
Posted inCrime, Federal Politics, National News
Tributes flow for Helen Haines
Tributes are pouring in for Helen Haines as she remains in a critical condition. Leaders say the Indi MP, a former nurse and midwife, is an example of kindness in public life.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Senate probes $560m community grants
Senate hearings into how a $560 million community grants program picked its winners – including the Marrickville Golf Club – start today in Canberra. Watch live online on Wednesday and Thursday.
Posted inCrime, Federal Politics
Haines loses leg, fights for life
Federal independent MP for Indi has lost a leg and is fighting for her life after being allegedly deliberately struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta yesterday. Barnaby Joyce says it is an attack on our democracy.
Posted inCrime, Federal Politics
Terror probe after MP critically injured in attack
An attack on independent MP Helen Haines is being investigated by counter-terrorism authorities after she was allegedly intentionally hit by a man driving a Toyota Landcruiser outside her electorate office.
Posted inLocal News, Public Transport, Tamworth Electorate
Coaches replace trains at five New England stations from Wednesday
Six weeks without trains at Tamworth, Armidale, Uralla, Kootingal, and Walcha Road. Coaches take over from Wednesday, 21 October, and Kevin Anderson MP says any delay would be unacceptable.
Posted inEnvironment, NSW News, NSW Politics
Koala park bill hits Parliament
The Great Koala National Park has moved from promise to Parliament, with legislation to create the giant Mid North Coast reserve introduced this week.
Posted inBarwon Electorate, Legal, NSW Politics
Butler bill would return firearms appeals to NCAT
A firearms owner fighting a minor confiscation must find $20,000 to appeal in the Supreme Court. Roy Butler’s new bill would send those cases back to NCAT, which he says is faster and affordable.