In a stunning about-face, the NSW government has announced it will cancel 25,000 Covid-19 fines issued during the pandemic and refund a whopping $5.5 million to those who paid, after new legal advice raised serious doubts about the validity of the notices. The news has left many residents feeling both relieved and outraged, with some asking: How did we get here? For thousands of people across the state, receiving a fine during the pandemic felt like the final straw. You thought you were doing the right thing—staying home, wearing a mask, obeying the ever-changing rules—only to find yourself slapped with a...