Rani Hayman
Rani Hayman is a multi-platform reporter for the ABC, based in Sydney. She previously worked as a journalist in the ABC’s Darwin newsroom. Rani joined the ABC in 2017, working as an international radio news reporter and producer in Sydney. You can follow her on Twitter @RaniHayman
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'I am definitely a product of the internet': Troye Sivan gets candid about his music
Pop star Troye Sivan's latest album Something To Give Each Other will be released in October. But the first single has already become a dance-pop anthem. The singer chats about the success of Rush and how internet helped him share stories.
Mark Speakman elected new leader of NSW Liberal Party four weeks after election loss
Former attorney-general Mark Speakman is confirmed as the new New South Wales Liberal Party leader following the resignation of Dominic Perrottet.
Minns congratulates Perrottet on NSW election campaign but says 'don't vote for him'
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has congratulated the premier on his election campaign, and revealed he "likes" Dominic Perrottet, before urging people not to vote for him.
NSW premier admits state's ambulance boss intervened to get his sick wife to hospital
Premier Dominic Perrottet is quizzed ahead of Saturday's state election about calling the state's health minister before his wife ended up in hospital.
Eight independents who could hold balance of power at NSW election join forces over coal and gas reforms
A group of eight independents want changes to planning laws for gas pipelines and coal seam gas development in New South Wales.
Perrottet's brother sought $50k payment in bid to unseat powerbroker, inquiry told
A NSW parliamentary inquiry is told that Liberal party figures Christian Ellis and Jean-Claude Perrottet, the premier's brother, sought out a $50,000 payment from a businessman as part of an effort to unseat the party's centre right factional powerbroker Alex Hawke.
These families moved to the suburbs — that's when their problems started
These families moved to Sydney's fringes hoping it might provide a brighter future for their children. This is why some are reconsidering the decision.
An unintentional text message from Paul's daughter saved his life from a 'silent epidemic'
New analysis describes gambling as Western Sydney's "silent epidemic". It's an issue that nearly cost Paul everything.
'It feels unfair': Small businesses plead for compensation over Parramatta light rail impact
Western Sydney's light rail construction has one year to go before the first stage is completed, but some small businesses on the construction route say they won't last that long.
NSW Liberal who almost unseated Chris Minns chooses education over politics
Scott Yung came exceptionally close to dethroning Labor leader Chris Minns in 2019, but his decision to not re-run has left the Liberals without a candidate for the marginal seat just eight weeks from the election.
NSW major parties vow to remove barriers for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence
Less than two months out from the state election, the Coalition announces policies tackling safe and stable housing, while Labor commits to a specialist service for migrant and refugee women.
NSW Labor commits to treaty consultations with Indigenous community if elected in March
NSW Labor vows to start the year-long process after the Voice referendum and will go ahead regardless of the referendum outcome.
Passengers heard 'bang' as Qantas flight crossed the Pacific, pilot issued mayday call
Qantas passengers travelling from Auckland to Sydney say they heard a "bang" when one engine failed mid-flight but were not told the pilot issued a mayday call until after landing safely.
Corruption report on Gladys Berejiklian and former secret boyfriend delayed until after NSW election
The corruption watchdog says Operation Keppel's draft report is unlikely to be released before the NSW election as the investigation's lead considers "complex matters of law and fact".
'Doesn't achieve anything': China testing requirements rebuked
From midnight, Australia joins a growing number of countries imposing new COVID-19 travel restrictions on people arriving from China, but experts say it is neither fair nor necessary.
Ex-NSW Liberal warns he'll back breakaway independents if preselection 'games' continue
Former Liberal Matthew Camenzuli, who took Scott Morrison to court over preselections ahead of the federal election, warns over ongoing "games and chicanery" ahead of the NSW election.
Free rail travel for Sydney commuters next week as premier intervenes to avoid industrial action
Another week of industrial action on Sydney trains has been avoided, with the premier agreeing to support a demand by the state's rail union.
NSW has a new disaster authority — but some worry it has too much power
The state's last disaster response authority, Resilience NSW, was scrapped after it was accused of being toothless. But some stakeholders are concerned its replacement could overstep the mark.
Phoebe's drink was spiked with ketamine and she wants venues to keep patrons safe
Phoebe Gorman was enjoying a night out with her friends in Wollongong when her mind suddenly went "blank". What unfolded next was so traumatising for the then-19-year-old, she didn't enter another nightclub for nearly two years.
More bullying allegations levelled in NSW parliament after MP suggests female colleague be 'clocked'
Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MLC Robert Borsak is recorded in the upper house saying Independent MP Helen Dalton should be "clocked" following a fiery debate.
NSW Labor Leader sacked MP live on radio show after she failed to respond to ultimatum
NSW Labor MP Tania Mihailuk has been sacked less than 24 hours after failing to agree to stop using parliamentary privilege to launch "attacks" on colleagues.
'Longstanding concerns': NSW Labor MP launches attack on member of her own party
MP Tania Mihailuk uses parliamentary privilege to attack the character of a potential future candidate — linking them to corrupt former minister Eddie Obeid.
NSW Premier warns 'absolutely horrendous' Star casino could be shut down in two weeks
Dominic Perrottet warns Sydney's The Star casino its doors are "likely to close" in two weeks if it does not comply with a court order to explain why it should not be shut down.
NSW Premier admits he was alerted about minister concerns months before she was sacked
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet admits to knowing about the bullying accusations against then-minister Eleni Petinos months before she was sacked.
'Bold' plan to ditch 8,000 diesel buses in Sydney for electric fleet delayed by five years because of cost
The NSW government concedes a "bold goal" of transitioning Sydney buses from diesel to electric by 2030 is no longer possible — extending the timeline to reach net zero across the transport fleet.