Here's what you need to know this morning.
$800m flood relief
The state and federal governments have agreed on a further $800m recovery package for people and communities affected by the recent flooding disasters.
The package includes relief payments for housing, infrastructure, cultural facilities and environmental projects.
There is also $70m for Indigenous housing in communities like Cabbage Tree Island, which was left decimated by flooding.
Final costs for each level of government are yet to be finalised. The latest funding adds to almost $3 billion committed to disaster-recovery efforts in the state.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the new commitments would help set up the longer-term recovery and future resilience of communities in northern NSW and western Sydney.
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said it was not the end of the clean-up, recovery and rebuilding of flood-hit communities.
Airport delays show no sign of easing
Passengers are again facing lengthy delays at Sydney Airport, with queues snaking out the door from early this morning.
For almost a week passengers have been frustrated by long queues at Sydney Airport, which airlines have blamed on traveller "inexperience" after the pandemic and close contact rules.
The Easter school holiday period was already expected to be the airport's busiest period in more than two years but critical staff shortages due to COVID are exacerbating the situation.
Passengers are advised to get to the airport two hours before their flight so they have plenty of time to check in.
NSW tourism minister Stuart Ayres says the delays will continue over the holiday period and passengers need to plan ahead.
Voter enrolment deadline looms
If you're not enrolled to vote at next month's federal election, then Monday night is your deadline.
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is reminding young voters in particular to enrol.
There are 1.6 million 18- to 24-year-olds on the electoral roll. But only 55 per cent of 18-year-olds are signed up to vote.
The AEC website states: "It is compulsory by law for all eligible Australian citizens to enrol and vote in federal elections, by-elections and referendums."
Enrolling can be done online at the AEC website.
Drivers warned ahead of long-weekend blitz
Drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking this Easter long weekend will be the focus of police efforts in a bid to save lives.
Seven people died on the roads during last year's five-day weekend.
In addition to drink-driving, police will be targeting speeding and drug driving, as well as drivers who are not wearing seatbelts and are distracted by mobile phones.
"The number of people who blatantly disregarded the road rules last year and put the broader community at risk was unacceptable," Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander Paul Glinn said.
"Make no mistake that our police will be out and about this weekend — including on major road networks and on local streets — to catch those doing the wrong thing."
The operation will begin at 12.01am on Thursday and run until 11:59pm on Monday, April 18.
