10 h. ago Tougher laws on vaping, illegal tobacco may struggle to hold back the tide

A Herald investigation shows the extent of illegal tobacco and vaping across inner Sydney.

Events

11 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

13 h. ago Genius Childcare boss fined for handling proceeds of crime as investigators chase missing millions

Darren Misquitta escaped conviction but his legal woes may be just beginning as investigators search for missing millions from his childcare empire and allege breaches of company law.

Events

35 h. ago WA news LIVE: Fake gun law videos emerge online as WA police minister makes plea for bill to pass

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Events

43 h. ago Please explain: Victims’ Commissioner to face grilling over DVConnect

Beck O’Connor has been ordered to front up to a ministerial meeting to answer questions over the struggling service she previously helmed.

Events

48 h. ago New strata laws are great, but I can’t get an answer about undies on the balcony

There are many excellent changes in the new NSW strata laws. But they need to be well policed and Fair Trading must step up.

Politics

62 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA to update its reproductive rights laws to allow surrogacy

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Politics

3 d. ago Grasping defamation lawyers a threat to public interest journalism

While the country needs defamation laws, a number of recent cases expose serious flaws in the system.

Events

3 d. ago Landmark court victory came in yet another case that should never have been heard

Dr Munjed Al Muderis’ case was the latest example of how a dozen money-driven defamation lawyers have made a cottage industry of extracting fees from rich clients only to score a spectacular own goal.

Events

4 d. ago ‘Serious risk to the public’: Colourful businessman fined $1m and banned as a director

Nickolas “John” Karantzis, who has moved to Cyprus, “shows a complete disregard for law and compliance with corporate regulations”, according to the Federal Court in Victoria.

Economics

4 d. ago Split in Albanese’s caucus as government moves to kill AI laws

The sprawling technology has become a subject of intense debate within Labor’s inner sanctum.

Politics

4 d. ago Gaza ceasefire hopes revived, as Marles stresses no arms trade with Israel

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke and his Coalition counterpart Andrew Hastie both warned that Israel could be in breach of international law.

Politics

5 d. ago Garbage concept or worth the wait: Does rebuilding an AFL club take longer than ever?

Ross Lyon reckons the answer is obvious, but some clubs make rebuilds look easy, and others don’t even bother with them. So what is the best approach to reviving a struggling AFL team?

Politics

6 d. ago Rightsizing the reputations of shonks, shysters and war criminals comes at a cost

This latest win is truly a landmark victory for the media, but if history is a guide lawyers will still line up to indulge wealthy clients trying to save tattered reputations.

Events

6 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Canberra reacts to Israel’s Gaza takeover plan; Erin Patterson’s next court dates locked in; Nine wins landmark defamation lawsuit

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Politics

6 d. ago ‘Complete vindication’: Nine wins defamation fight against high

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis has lost his lawsuit against Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes in the first major test of a new public interest defence.

Politics

6 d. ago Sydney’s $7m bid to steal the trackside glitz and glamour from Melbourne

Sydney is launching its own trackside version of the Melbourne Cup carnival’s corporate and celebrity mecca in the latest chapter in interstate racing rivalry.

Events

7 d. ago Sydney’s answer to the Birdcage, Base Camp aims to take The Everest to next level

Sydney is launching its own trackside version of the Melbourne Cup carnival’s corporate and celebrity mecca in the latest chapter in interstate racing rivalry.

Politics

9 d. ago Successful or not, NRL court cases shine spotlight on player safety

It has been suggested that ambulance-chasing lawyers will kill off rugby league as we know it. But the latest court case to rock the NRL has another role to play.

Events

9 d. ago Giteau Law ‘redundant’ as Wallabies look to build on Lions success

Rugby Australia has admitted the Giteau Law is “kind of redundant” with Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt free to pick overseas-based players without restriction.

Politics