19 h. ago The Sydney Morning Herald journalists scoop the pool at Kennedy Awards

Our journalists led the field at the 2025 Kennedy Awards, taking home several major awards, including for the exposure of high-level corruption in the construction industry.

Events

47 h. ago WA’s new gun laws to remain after disallowance motion thrown out

The new laws represent the most sweeping change to gun laws in Australia since the Howard-era reforms, and were supported by the majority in parliament on Thursday.

Politics

47 h. ago Sacked Transport official recalls dealings with alleged mastermind of kickback scheme

The former Transport department staffer has told an anti-corruption inquiry about how he first became involved in the kickback arrangements in 2019.

Politics

2 d. ago ‘You need a garbage bag’: Messages reveal couple joked about dirty money, ICAC hears

An allegedly corrupt Transport for NSW official offered to help with the down payment for his ex-girlfriend’s property using money from kickback schemes, the ICAC has heard.

Politics

3 d. ago Brandon Smith questioned by police over person linked to drug probe

The Souths recruit is not accused of wrongdoing, but it has emerged that he pleaded guilty to drugs offences while an emerging player in Townsville a decade ago.

Events

3 d. ago Princess Diana’s enduring legacy, from conspiracy theories to drag culture

A new “cultural autopsy” examines the late royal as a global cultural obsession.

Politics

3 d. ago The office romance, the bushwalk and the red envelope stuffed with cash

An allegedly corrupt Transport for NSW official detailed his kickback schemes while bushwalking on a first date, the ICAC has heard.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Completely inadequate’: WA’s 2025 election issues laid bare

A125-page report tabled in parliament on Tuesday has revealed some people could not vote at all, while others were forced to wait in line for hours.

Politics

8 d. ago Ward held on to the bitter end. Now his seat is up for grabs

The former MP had weeks to resign from parliament. He waited until just 90 minutes before he was about to be expelled before quitting from his jail cell.

Events

8 d. ago Convicted rapist Gareth Ward resigns moments before parliament expels him

Ward had spent the week fighting an expulsion motion from his prison cell.

Events

8 d. ago ‘Changing nature of political careers’ behind board wait time cut, Cook says

WA Premier Roger Cook has defended his decision to halve the wait time for former members of parliament to be remunerated on state government boards.

Politics

8 d. ago Transport department engineer admits pocketing at least $110,000 in kickbacks

The engineer told an anti-corruption inquiry about his role in a deal hatched in 2021 with the alleged mastermind of the kickback scandal.

Politics

9 d. ago Parliament set to expel Gareth Ward after legal challenge fails

The NSW Parliament can proceed with a vote to expel the MP and convicted rapist after Ward failed in a last-minute court battle to keep his job.

Events

9 d. ago Convicts getting permits, court cases not examined: Inside the flawed working with children system

Critics claim the system is full of holes including VCAT allowing criminals permits, and no method for assessing important information used in court that doesn’t lead to a conviction.

Society

9 d. ago $315k payment examined in widening parliament corruption probe

A corruption probe into the bureaucracy that runs federal parliament has widened, with multiple public servants ordered to step aside as investigators examine a six-figure exit payment to a senior executive.

Economics

9 d. ago ‘I was suspicious’: Whistleblower recalls dealings with fugitive Transport manager

The whistleblower has told an inquiry that the alleged mastermind of a corrupt scheme applied undue pressure on her when she started to raise concerns.

Politics

9 d. ago Officials put on leave as corruption probe into parliament widens

Seven public servants in the department that operates Parliament House were placed on indefinite leave.

Politics

1 week ago Brisbane news live: Striking Queensland teachers descend on Parliament House; All schools remain open, department says; Education Minister defends wage offer

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

Politics

1 week ago ‘We’ve been quiet long enough’: Queensland teachers strike in their thousands

Up to 50,000 teachers have walked out of state schools over work conditions and pay, with the largest group marching on parliament in Brisbane.

Politics

1 week ago Mark Latham escapes condemnation over behaviour in parliament, at least for now

The government sought to condemn Latham for his controversial use of parliamentary privilege to reveal secret information.

Politics