№ 8 in Public Land is Our Land
Club flouts threat to its licence
The NSW Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing is taking action against the Paddington Bowling Club to remove its licence. But the noise goes on.
Law & Justice
Law, justice, police, prisons, and courts.
№ 29 in Roseanne Beckett: A Miscarriage of Justice
State of NSW’s 25 year battle against Roseanne Beckett
For 25 years, the State has maintained Roseanne Beckett is guilty. So, John Maconachie's opening in the malicious prosecution trial held no surprises.
№ 28 in Roseanne Beckett: A Miscarriage of Justice
Malicious Prosecution – overall situation from Roseanne’s point of view
Innocent accused who lose appeals against conviction are in a very tough position in NSW
Crucial Confidential transcript missing from Paddo Bowls Inquiry
A transcript of a confidential hearing in an inquiry into possible corruption in affairs of the Paddington Bowling Club is missing.
If lawmaking needs more time Albo, tell the public before the vote
Labor MP Albanese says first spy bill too rushed but will he act to stop unseemly haste to pass second security bill opposed by civil liberties groups
How LNP, Labor and Big Media gave ASIO more power to spy on you
LNP government set to give ASIO more power. Greens and 3 cross benchers oppose bill. Given media freedom was at stake, why was there not more opposition?
№ 27 in Roseanne Beckett: A Miscarriage of Justice
Brick by brick, Blacket builds Beckett’s case but can he make a wall?
On day two of his opening, Paul Blacket SC explains how the Roseanne Beckett frame-up was aimed at helping her husband escape sexual assault charges.
№ 26 in Roseanne Beckett: A Miscarriage of Justice
Thomas had pathological hatred for Roseanne, barrister tells judge.
Paul Blacket SC opens the case for the plaintiff in Becket v The State of NSW on July 28, 2014.
№ 25 in Roseanne Beckett: A Miscarriage of Justice
Can Roseanne Beckett’s legal team prove malicious prosecution?
On July 27, Roseanne Beckett's malicious prosecution trial against the NSW government began. Wendy Bacon will blog during the proceedings.
Remembering Juanita Nielsen
In July 1975, Kings Cross anti-development campaigner Juanita Nielsen was disappeared. She was murdered as a result of her opposition to the development of Victoria Street. This post includes some shots of her newspaper and two others that were produced in protest against her disappearance.