Here's what you need to know this morning.
Opposition questions Premier's role in recruitment
The NSW Opposition is questioning the role the office of the former treasurer and now-Premier, Dominic Perrottet, played in the recruitment and appointment of the state's London-based agent-general.
The State Opposition has raised questions about emails which show Mr Perrottet in his former role as treasurer, along with John Barilaro, were set to meet the preferred candidate for a lucrative London-based job.
The meeting never took place because another candidate — Stephen Cartwright — was interviewed and then offered the job as agent-general.
Shadow Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said an inquiry heard last week that Mr Cartwright wanted a salary of $800,000 a year.
"For whatever reason, the government chose to go with the most expensive candidate despite him not having the same level of qualifications," Mr Mookhey said.
Mr Mookhey said the Premier must detail any involvement he has had.
"Mr Perrottet needs to explain whether he vetoed the original candidate for the agent-general role and what role did he play in the appointment of Mr Cartwright as the agent-general," Mr Mookhey said.
Home insurance cost gap widens
A report from the Australian Actuaries Institute found a widening gap in the cost of home insurance for those who could least afford it.
Research shows low-income households are paying on average more than seven weeks of their annual income for insurance while the Australia-wide average is one week.
Actuaries Institute CEO Elayne Grace said governments needed to prioritise efforts in areas prone to natural disasters.
"It's really important that policymakers actually work to make these vulnerable communities more resilient, reducing that financial pressure, because as we've seen from the recent situation, and Lismore, the ripple effect throughout Australia is significant," Ms Grace said.
Stop work action to affect Sydney trains
The rail union will hold its second strike of the month today, amid a dispute with the state government over the safety of the new intercity fleet.
Staff at stations in Sydney's south and south-west will stop work between 10am and 4pm.
Transport for NSW said a heavily reduced service would run on the Inner West and Leppington, Bankstown, Airport and South, and the Southern Highlands lines.
Talks between the Rail, Tram and Bus union [RTBU] and the government over the safety of new trains have stalled.
RTBU secretary Alex Claassens said the government was yet to sign a deed confirming modifications will be made to the trains.
"That deed is there. I signed it on the 30th of June. The Premier could sign that tomorrow and we'd immediately start having those discussions with our senior members and delegates to dial back some of the action but at this point, they've refused to do that," he said.
Two more strikes are planned for next week.
Senior minister announces resignation
Senior government minister Victor Dominello has announced he will retire from politics.
Mr Dominello said he was stepping down due to a family health issue which emerged in 2019 and has since deteriorated.
He was elected as the member for Ryde 14 years ago and is currently serving as the Minister for Customer Service.
Mr Dominello said he will remain in his portfolio until the State Election in March.
Flood inquiry report to be released
An independent inquiry into this year's NSW floods is due to be released today after being handed to Premier Dominic Perrottet more than two weeks ago.
The inquiry was led by NSW chief scientist and engineer Mary O'Kane and former police commissioner Mick Fuller.
The report is expected to back plans to raise the Warragamba Dam wall, arguing it could save lives and homes by giving people more time to evacuate.
The ABC understands a proposal to dismantle Resilience NSW, which is currently tasked with rebuilding flood-destroyed communities, would be put to cabinet.
Man arrested over alleged ice supply
A man is due to appear in court today after being charged with his alleged ongoing supply of methylamphetamine and gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) across Sydney.
Police will allege in court the man supplied more than 66 grams of methylamphetamine and five litres of GBL, between April and July, this year.
He was arrested by gang crime squad Raptor at a Fairfield home yesterday and charged with a string of drug-related offences including supplying a prohibited drug of more than the commercial quantity.
He was refused bail and is due to appear at Fairfield Local Court today.
