AUDIO: Govt takes key Uluru statement recommendation off the table abc.net.au/radio/programs…

WA MPs and the Kalgoorlie mayor have written to GWN7 asking them to reinstate their local reporter. "We have seen it time and time again that the Perth journalist fly in to get dramatic footage of a negative news event."

Smooth ride - here's an early run through the new WestConnex M4 East tunnels, soon after they opened at 2am today

I spoke to Julia Gillard for her first big post-politics interview. The things people most wanted me to ask her: how is she so resilient, what’s Rhianna like and how is Tim? All is revealed here smh.com.au/politics/feder…

A close look at the emotional first week of the inquest into the deaths of six young people at music festivals from MDMA use ... smh.com.au/national/nsw/d… via The Sydney Morning Herald

With stadium plan in flux, Labor proposes a smaller Moore Park venue | Jake Saulwick smh.com.au/national/nsw/w…

Money at stake in Star tower proposal goes to the crux of Sydney's planning issues smh.com.au/national/nsw/m…

Cash deliveries and suicide notes: ICAC hearing opens with sensational claims smh.com.au/national/nsw/c… via The Sydney Morning Herald

No. Stop. Remember the #DontBeARacist tip from yesterday about name calling? Daily Tele front page today 👇🏽🗑 (seriously, ‘won ton’?!) Remember the issue being investigated by #ICAC is corruption not Chinese-ness #nswpol

Not a paper bag full of cash but an Aldi plastic shopping bag....NSW Labor boss dragged into ICAC scandal smh.com.au/national/nsw/n… via The Sydney Morning Herald

The Summer Hill pony isn’t going anywhere smh.com.au/national/nsw/m… via Natassia Chrysanthos @Laura_R_chung

'Tree massacre': Inner West councillors' warning after 'ambush' | Megan Gorrey smh.com.au/national/nsw/t…

There are often concerns about workloads in courts, with added pressure in country areas. So I spent the day in Orange Local Court recently to see the huge variety of cases. A letter from jail, a stolen vibrator, and police pursuits all in a day’s work. abc.net.au/news/2019-09-0…

Letter sent to Nine CEO today Hugh Marks over staff concerns about Nine hosting a Liberal fundraiser. We strongly object to our reputation for independent journalism being compromised. Endorsed by house committees of Age, SMH and AFR.

The Court of Appeal has a look at Parramatta Council - and is not impressed smh.com.au/national/nsw/t… via The Sydney Morning Herald

Mick Millett - the great newspaper reporter and foreign correspondent who became a tireless champion for the ABC and the right-to-know. Straight talking, unpretentious, always wise and insightful - he fought for the important things. Gone too soon. Vale about.abc.net.au/statements/mic…

Domain absolutely packed right now #Sydneyclimatestrike

Thanks to all the readers over the years, and I’m sorry I didn’t get to more of your stories. After a very lucky decade and a bit at the Herald I’m leaving to go try something new. Will keep reading and subscribing!

I share the addiction and this is lovely from Jo: