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The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Gareth Ward to remain in NSW parliament while defending sexual assault charges

Committee finds case for suspending an MP is ‘weakened’ if voters are aware of charges before an election

The Guardian - AU

Disgraced ex-NSW MP Milton Orkopolous in hospital after prison bashing

The former state Labor MP was found by staff with head injuries.

Newcastle Herald

Task force to bring aged care back from the brink: Minister Anika Wells

The unanswered question of the royal commission into aged care will be tackled by a new expert group seeking to lift standards, improve funding models and put people's rights at the centre of the system.

The New Daily

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'Makes my skin crawl': ACT calls for more action on feral horses

This comes ahead of an environment ministers meeting on Friday.

The Canberra Times

Gun law probe after man kills son in murder-suicide

An investigation is underway into why a firearms licence was reinstated to a man whose body was later found with that of his teenage son, in northern NSW.

The New Daily

Kathleen Folbigg enjoying life as ‘forever free woman’

After 20 years in jail, Kathleen Folbigg is cocooned on a NSW farm, happy to simply enjoy her new found freedom as friends wrap their arms around her.

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Contentious Australia-first rent bidding revamp shelved

A new advocate for renters will get pricing powers more quickly after the NSW government parked a controversial proposal that was broadly criticised.

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NSW government shelves controversial ‘secret rent bidding’ ban after warnings of price increases

Chris Minns says dropping the proposal will make it easier to pass other changes through parliament

The Guardian - AU

‘Such a gentle soul’: family in shock after Sydney man Steve Pampalian shot dead by police

Speaking normally one day, shot dead in his driveway the next. Now his brother wants answers

The Guardian - AU

NSW police less likely to give Indigenous offenders warnings for minor cannabis offences

A report has found a discrepancy in the state’s cautioning scheme designed to keep people out of court for low-level cannabis offences

The Guardian - AU

'Worst female serial killer' released from jail immediately after new evidence

Kathleen Folbigg, 55, spent almost two decades behind bars for murdering her children Patrick, Sarah and Laura – aged from eight months to 19 months –between 1991 and 1999. She was also found guilty in 2003 of the manslaughter of her first-born child, Caleb.

Irish Mirror

Richards to make TCR debut at Winton

Richards, the son of Steve and grandson of Jim, will line up in a 14-car field for the third round of the 2023 TCR Australia season.

Motorsport

Sydney woman charged with dangerous driving over fatal highway crash in regional NSW

A 70-year-old woman has been charged following a deadly crash on the Pacific Highway in regional New South Wales which left a four-wheel drive suspended in the air.

ABC News

Kathleen Folbigg was demonised by a legal system that even punished efforts to establish her innocence

Submissions at Folbigg’s trial were based in misogynistic stereotypes and had no rational relationship with a charge of murder

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NSW unlikely to withdraw further Covid fines despite court ruling many were unlawful

More than 33,000 fines were rescinded last year after a supreme court ruling, but correspondence from authorities suggests thousands more will stand

The Conversation

Kathleen Folbigg is free. But people pardoned and exonerated of crimes face unique challenges when released from prison

In 2003, Kathleen Folbigg was convicted of killing her four children. She has now been released from prison, 20 years later, after being pardoned by the Attorney General of New South Wales.

The New Daily

‘Extremely humbled’ Folbigg releases first statement

An "extremely humbled" Kathleen Folbigg has spoken out for the first time since her release from jail after 20 years behind bars.

Newcastle Herald

'No one is trying to step into each other's territory': Pharmacists back UTI treatment

'The women have had positive experiences.'

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Kathleen Folbigg pardon shows Australia needs a dedicated body to investigate wrongful convictions

The New South Wales Attorney-General Michael Daley today announced Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned after having served 20 years for the murder of three of her infant children and the manslaughter of a fourth child. She has already been released, and won’t serve the rest of her 30-year sentence.

The Guardian - AU

Kathleen Folbigg pardon: what evidence emerged over her children’s deaths and what happens next?

Attorney general says Folbigg’s lawyers can ‘initiate civil proceedings against the state of NSW for compensation’

The New Daily

Uncertain future for Australia’s tallest spotted gum

Plans to log an area including the country's tallest spotted gum tree have been delayed amid questions over the viability of the NSW native forestry industry.

The New Daily

Kathleen Folbigg ‘outside, in sunshine’ after being freed from jail

Kathleen Folbigg is "walking ... outside ... in the sunshine" after being freed after 20 years in a NSW jail, a supporter says.

Reuters

Australian woman pardoned after 20 years in jail for deaths of her four children

A woman imprisoned for 20 years over the deaths of her four children was pardoned by New South Wales state on Monday after a judicial review found there was reasonable doubt about the original convictions.

Newcastle Herald

Four deaths, two inquiries, 20 years in jail: timeline of Kathleen Folbigg's case

How Kathleen Folbigg's release unfolded after decades.

The New Daily

Convicted killer Kathleen Folbigg pardoned over deaths of children

Convicted child killer Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned in the deaths of her sons and daughters and will be released from jail.

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