Newly released docs show environment dept officials questioned the land chosen to offset the development of western Sydney airport. Why? The land was already government owned and heritage listed.
Cracking story by @_LisaMCox theguardian.com/environment/20…







An AFP sergeant allegedly rubbed himself against a female colleague and offered a reward to any colleague who could establish if her breasts were real. Led to a discrimination claim settled for $1.25m and workers comp of $600k+


Four kids sharing their mum’s phone for home learning. A reminder of how COVID brutally exposes inequality. Important story by @nakarithorpe and @TIjourno. abc.net.au/news/2021-08-0…




ICYMI - good news here in this piece by @stephendziedzic #Australia will prioritise applications of Hong Kongers applying for skilled visas. A good start, but more is still needed as Hong Kongers increasingly face persecution & need greater protection abc.net.au/radio/programs…


Over a month from the late night presser where Morrison announced a vaccine indemnity scheme for GPs, we have no details on how it'll work, or when it'll be finalised. Meanwhile, some Sydney doctors still refuse to give AZ to under 40s