NSW to remove ‘good character’ from being considered at sentencing hearings in nationwide first

Survivors of sexual abuse welcome the ‘monumental shift’ in how courts approach sentencing, while others say it could limit defendants’ rightsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOffenders convicted of any crime will no longer be …

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NSW Greens to move bill to let councils better regulate berry industry as it continues rapid expansion

Residents and local authorities are worried about environmental hazards and land devaluation as minister says excess regulations may hinder modern farming practicesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCate Faehrmann, a Greens memb…

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Terrifying moment bouncy castle is flung 30ft in the air during freak windstorm at fair leaving two children injured

THIS is the terrifying moment two children were injured after a bouncy castle was blown away in a freak windstorm. Families were enjoying a day out at a festival when strong winds whipped through the fairground and dislodged the bouncy castle. In horri…

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How the music industry is split over AI; some labels signed licensing deals for AI that mirror revenue splits they use with YouTube for user-generated content (Anna Nicolaou/Financial Times)

Anna Nicolaou / Financial Times:
How the music industry is split over AI; some labels signed licensing deals for AI that mirror revenue splits they use with YouTube for user-generated content  —  A folk-pop song called “I Know, …

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Former Prince Andrew can’t escape Epstein’s shadow as new documents reveal details about friendship

Britain’s royal family is facing a fresh round of embarrassment after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation into Jeffrey Epstein revealed unsavory details about the relationship between the convicted sex offender and a corresponde…

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