Heath Parkes-Hupton
Heath Parkes-Hupton is a digital journalist and producer with ABC News in Sydney. He has previously covered court, urban affairs and council for News Corp Australia and several newspapers for Australian Community Media (ACM) in Western Sydney.
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Court rules parts of NSW protest laws are 'invalid' after challenge by Knitting Nannas activists
The laws, passed in April 2022 after a series of climate protests, meant people could be fined $22,000 or jailed for two years for causing a major facility to be closed or if someone using the area had to be redirected.
Kerry Stokes to pay Nine's court costs over Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial
Orders made in the Federal Court on Monday confirm Mr Stokes's private company, Australian Capital Equity Pty Ltd, will pay Nine's costs on an indemnity basis.
Guy Sebastian's former manager to face retrial after embezzlement convictions quashed
The Court of Appeal orders a retrial on allegations Titus Day embezzled more than $600,000 from his former client.
Gasps in court as Buxton P-plate driver jailed for 12 years over crash that killed five teenagers
A magistrate says the deaths of five teenagers in a crash in south-west Sydney last year were "completely avoidable" after jailing driver Tyrell Edwards for 12 years.
'Potentially biggest criminal network in Australia' dismantled by police after raids across Sydney
An underworld network alleged to have dealt with $1 billion in drugs, guns and money laundering is brought down after a widescale NSW Police and Australian Border Force operation.
'Absolute destruction': CCTV captures moment of fatal Sydney car crash, police searching for driver
Two boys aged between 10 and 15 years old die in a car crash in Sydney's south-west, with police searching for another two people who allegedly fled the scene.
Tara residents return to what's left of their homes as fire danger focus expands to Queensland's far north
Dozens of bushfire warnings remain in place across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, while some communities are given the green light to return home.
New study shows 'alarming rates' of antibiotic resistant bacteria on Australia's doorstep
The study's lead author says many children and babies in Asia-Pacific treated for common infections with antibiotics also used in Australia were dying because those drugs were "no longer working".
Lilie James's family 'cannot understand' why she was killed at Sydney school
The grandmother of 21-year-old Lilie James says she was a "beautiful young woman" as she recalled memories of Lilie as a child. On Monday, staff and students return for a memorial service to the school where she was killed.
Body recovered in search for man wanted over woman's 'horrific' death at Sydney school
Lilie James worked as a water polo coach at St Andrew's Cathedral School before her body was found on campus in a bathroom in the gym area.
Prestigious Sydney school a crime scene after staff member found dead in suspected murder
The body of Lilie James was found in the toilet area of the gym and a crime scene was established on the grounds. Investigating detectives are also searching for Ms James' colleague Paul Thijssen.
Strike force investigates cause of 'incredibly dangerous' bushfire that threatened NSW coastal township
Detectives want to speak with the driver of a utility seen driving through the area of a blaze that has burned through 3,000 hectares of the Hat Head National Park since last week.
Sydney rappers ONEFOUR have had shows cancelled by police for years. They say change is on the horizon
ONEFOUR rapper J Emz and director of the group's new documentary say they hope the film shows a new side to the popular group that has been mired in controversy and police attention.
'Anti-NIMBY' laws for Sydney pubs and live music to help city rediscover its groove
New laws propose venues would need at least five complaints from different individuals before action could be taken, as NSW's premier says red tape has taken "the fun out of Sydney".
First Australian repatriation flight from Israel lands in Sydney, carrying 222 passengers
The first chartered repatriation flight to arrive in Australia from Israel since war broke out in the Middle Eastern country arrives in Sydney.
Man charged over 'offensive language' at Sydney pro-Palestinian rally
A 63-year-old man is arrested in Sydney's west after allegedly making offensive comments at the rally in Hyde Park at the weekend.
Pro-Palestinian protestors say 'draconian' police powers won't stop Sydney rally
Police will be able to search protesters and require identification ahead of a planned pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney's CBD.
'Never tolerated': Minns, Dutton among speakers as thousands gather at Israel vigil in Sydney
Thousands of people gather in a cliff-side park in Sydney's east in support of Israel, as NSW Premier Chris Minns and federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton denounce Hamas "barbarity".
'Lucky to be alive': Police hunt for gunmen after man shot in head and chest in south-west Sydney
Police say a man shot in a car park in Campsie overnight is known to authorities, as they search for the assailants.
Actor Christie Whelan Browne sues Rocky Horror Show production company over alleged 'sexual harassment'
The Australian actor claims she was subjected to sexual harassment and discrimination during the show's run in Melbourne in 2014.
Wild winds lash Sydney, battering homes and blowing off roofs
Items set to be used at a young couple's wedding are lost when a tree destroyed their garage as Sydney is hit by a night of wind damage.
Father of alleged hit-and-run driver charged with hindering investigation into fatal Sydney crash
Police allege the 61-year-old concealed a serious indictable offence after the incident on Friday night, where two people were killed in Sydney's south-west.
Sydney underworld figure 'injured' during arrest after allegedly evading police for a month
Ahmad Alameddine's case has come before court today on firearm and drug offences after allegedly trying to flee police for a second time in the city's east.
Hillsong founder Brian Houston was found not guilty — but one man has been left with a 'life sentence'
Standing outside Sydney’s Downing Centre courthouse on Thursday, a survivor of child sexual abuse reflected on the pain he has felt for 45 years.
Hillsong founder Brian Houston found not guilty of concealing his father's sexual abuse of a child
Brian Houston insisted he did not go to the police about his father's abuse because he was respecting the wishes of the victim.