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Sydney news: Decision on location of 2022 NRL grand final could be made by week's end

A decision on which city will host the NRL grand final could happen "later in the week". (AAP: Dave Hunt )

Here's what you need to know this morning.

Decision imminent on location of NRL grand final

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) will meet later today but the ABC understands it is not likely a decision will be made on where this year's grand final will be held.

Rugby League boss Peter V'landys has threatened to move the NRL grand final from Sydney to Brisbane in retaliation for the NSW government reneging on a handshake agreement to revamp three suburban stadiums in Sydney.

The ABC understands it is "extremely unlikely" the NRL's governing body will today decide on the location for the October grand final, with reports that a decision had already been made described as "premature".

However, it is believed the commission "may make the call later in the week" on which city will host the grand final.

Member for Riverstone announces resignation 

NSW Member for Riverstone Kevin Conolly has announced he will not contest the next state election.

Mr Conolly has represented the electorate for 12 years and most recently served as parliamentary secretary for education.

He said he will continue advocating for the raising of the Warragamba Dam wall in the lead-up to the election.

"I thank the people of the Riverstone electorate for their faith in me over the time I have been privileged to serve them," he said in a statement.

Shadow ministry rearranged in wake of Secord resignation

Senior Labor frontbencher Walt Secord stepped down from the shadow ministry after being accused of bullying. (Facebook: Walt Secord)

The portfolios previously held by NSW Labor frontbencher Walt Secord have been assigned to three shadow ministers following his resignation.

Yesterday, Mr Secord stepped down from the shadow ministry after new claims of bullying emerged.

He has apologised over allegations first revealed in an ABC investigation on Friday. 

Opposition Leader Chris Minns said it had become clear over the weekend that "many colleagues had concerns about Mr Secord's behaviour."

In a statement, Mr Secord said: "I have asked NSW Labor leader Chris Minns to let me stand aside from the shadow ministry … my remaining in the shadow ministry at this time has become a distraction."

Penny Sharpe will take over the Shadow Minister for Heritage portfolio, while John Graham has been handed the Shadow Minister for Arts and Shadow Minister for the North Coast.

The Shadow Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism portfolio has been given to Paul Scully.

Patients missing out on antivirals

The Australian Medical Association says it is "horrified" at the number of patients missing out on life-saving COVID-19 antiviral treatments.

Two oral medications are available for people over 70 and other eligible people who test positive for COVID-19 and speak to a doctor.

Dr Benson Riddle, who works for Western Sydney Health, says some people are not registering positive tests, which is key to accessing help.

"That kind of like opens up this gateway, which enables you to get all that information that you require, it gives you access to this questionnaire that you then fill out," he said. 

Woman stabbed at a Hunter Valley home

Police investigating an alleged Hunter Valley stabbing say the case is isolated and neighbours should not be concerned.

A 39-year-old woman remains in a serious condition in Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital following the alleged attack at a Woodberry home yesterday morning.

A 37-year-old woman has been charged and will face Maitland local court today.

Police believe the attack was targeted.

Opera House lights up for India

More than 40 building across the country, including the Opera House, marked India's independence day. (AAP: Steven Saphore)

The sails of the Opera House lit up in the colours of the Indian national flag last night to mark the 75th anniversary of the country's independence.

Sydney's iconic building was among more than 40 monuments across the country, including Melbourne's MCG and The Gabba in Queensland, to be illuminated in orange, white and green.

Last month, Premier Dominic Perrottet opened the state's trade office in Mumbai "to assist NSW businesses seeking trade and investment opportunities to access the lucrative Indian market".

He said two-way trade had reached $4.6 billion. 

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