Climate change concerns lead court to overturn Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion

The New South Wales Court of Appeal has overturned the approval for MACH Energy’s proposed expansion of the Mount Pleasant coal mine near Muswellbrook.

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Justice Julie Ward headlines Terrey Hills ‘CPD with a view’

The President of the NSW Court of Appeal, the Honourable Justice Julie Ward, will be the keynote speaker at a special Law Society event.

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A landmark for justice: the inaugural International Day for Judicial Wellbeing

This Friday, 25 July 2025, marks a historic moment for justice systems worldwide: the very first International Day for Judicial Wellbeing.

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New furry recruits: court dogs sworn in to comfort NSW litigants

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has officially welcomed its three newest, furriest officers of the court.

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Downing Centre courts face extended closure until late 2025 following major flooding

Sydney’s Downing Centre court complex is now anticipated to remain closed until at least late 2025.

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A century of strides: NSW legal profession celebrates women, calls for future action

On a wet and stormy winter night, a powerful assembly gathered at Parliament House, Sydney, not just to commemorate a century since the first female…

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NSW adds funding boost to Building Commission

Building Commission NSW is here to stay with a reinforced funding of $145m for the next four years.

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Reflecting on Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act and the path ahead

The Act is celebrated for its historical weight but also a powerful reminder of Australia’s ongoing journey toward a truly equitable and anti-racist society.

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Karen Webb resigns as Police Commissioner

After three years in the role, Commissioner Karen Webb announced she’s stepping down at the end of September.

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