Gadigal Country/Sydney

Jamil Stone attended the launch of multidisciplinary writer Fiona McGregor’s latest book, The Trap, which is set on 1942 and based on historical events.

Staff at the University of Sydney have spoken out against Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott’s decision to appoint Dr Michael Abrahams-Sprod as a special advisor on antisemitism. Isaac Nellist reports. 

The NSW government’s new bill to toughen sentencing for hate crimes against LGBTIQ people has received a mixed response, as Josh Adams reports.

The Redfern Legal Centre believes that NSW Police are undermining the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission’s investigation into their conduct at the protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit. Kerry Smith reports.

Activist Stephen Langford was charged with trying to add a direct quote from Governor Lachlan Macquarie to the statue of Macquarie in Hyde Park, in which he outlines his determination to massacre First Nations people. Jesse James reports.

Wendy Thompson argues that LGBTIQ people need appropriate, accessible and competent services instead of police deployed for protests, mental health calls and hate crimes.

The Rail Tram and Bus Union is calling on NSW Labor to follow Victoria and Tasmania and give commuters free or at least significantly reduced cost public transport. Jim McIlroy reports.

Andrew Chuter dropped in to see View from the Docks, a free exhibition of works by Naarm/Melbourne-based graphic artist Sam Wallman at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Gadigal/Sydney.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was marked with a protest organised by Blak Caucus. Aaisha Slee reports.