Surprising many inside the party and out, David Shoebridge has been chosen as the new leader of the Australian Greens, with Steph Hodgins-May as deputy.

The Minns government is facing calls to clarify the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission’s powers to obtain police documents, as the LECC announced the deferral of public hearings for Operation Makalu, the probe into police violence against peaceful protesters on 9 February at Sydney Town Hall.

Mums, bubs and advocates for maternity care reform gathered at The Farm last Friday, to launch the Birth Without Trauma campaign, demanding action on issues around birthing.

Mayor Sarah Ndiaye (Greens) sought to have the election of the deputy mayor position be voted on at the latest Byron Shire Council meeting on Thursday, 17 September.

Flood-affected homeowners will get first opportunity to buy 19 residential lots in East Lismore following approval of the first stage of a new housing development at Crawford Road.