Here's what you need to know this morning.
Education Department investigates private school
One of Sydney's oldest private schools, The King's School, is under investigation by the NSW Department of Education.
There are allegations of possible misuse of taxpayers' funds over building and other plans.
NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said there was an expectation attached to state funding.
"The expectation of any non-government school receiving public funding is very clear — the funding must be for the education of its students," she said.
"I expect all non-government schools to comply with their not-for-profit requirements and will not hesitate to take action should it be clear they are non-compliant."
Man allegedly stabbed by stranger
Police say a man in Sydney's lower north shore was stabbed multiple times in the abdomen by a stranger last night.
Emergency services were called to help the 28-year-old man about 10:30pm last night on Pacific Highway, Artamon.
Police were told he was stabbed multiple times by an unknown man, before the attacker fled.
The man was taken to hospital and remains in a stable condition.
As investigations continue, police would like to speak to a man described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, aged in his 20s, who was wearing a grey hooded jumper, a cloth COVID mask and sneakers.
SES urges residents to prepare for flooding
The NSW State Emergency Service says it's concerned more rain today and over the weekend could badly affect already saturated catchments in inland parts of the state.
There are 55 flood warnings current across NSW.
SES spokesman Adam Jones said closer to Sydney, the Hawkesbury is at minor flooding level.
He said the weekend would see a second wave in the current weather system for inland NSW, "which puts real concern for the inland river systems, some of them which have three peaks currently moving through them".
"The community out there has had significant impact and we are asking the community to know their risk".
Receivers go after accused fraudster's luxury items
The receivers of accused Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick's estate have filed in the Federal Court a laundry list of her luxury items they wish to sell.
Ahead of a hearing on Monday, receivers Bruce Gleeson and Daniel Soire lodged an application yesterday asking for court orders to allow the sale of dozens of Ms Caddick's possessions.
They include high-end jewellery, including rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces and watches, which have come into the possession of receivers after Ms Caddick disappeared from her Dover Heights home in late 2020.
Her husband, Anthony Koletti, and brother, Adam Grimley, have objected to the sale of at least 18 jewellery items.
A range of designer dresses, clothing and bags are also included on the list, as are 22 artworks, and shares held in Ms Caddick's name.
The receivers are attempting to recoup as much as possible from the 49-year-old's estate as they attempt to repay creditors Ms Caddick allegedly stole from.
Time running out to use vouchers
There are more that $120 million worth of family and accommodation vouchers yet to be used in New South Wales, as their expiry date nears.
The economic stimulus set up to counter the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses is due to end on Sunday. It has so far added almost $350 million to the state's economy.
"Don't miss out. There is still time to redeem vouchers [Stay NSW and Parents NSW] and reap the rewards these school holidays," Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello said.
"The programs have been an overwhelming success and I would like to sincerely thank participating providers for your support and involvement."
Blacktown in Sydney's west tops the local government areas with the most number of unused vouchers for both Stay NSW (81,136) and Parents NSW (73,086).
Teachers to get extra time
The NSW government will today announce extra "release time" and another personal development day for the state's teachers.
Release time is used by teachers to brush up on the curriculum and plan for upcoming classes.
Currently, primary school teachers get two hours per week, and high school teachers get five hours and 33 minutes.
From next year, primary teachers will receive another 30 minutes of release time, which would extend to an hour from 2024.
High school teachers will get another 30 minutes from next year.
All teachers will get a sixth personal development day in 2023 and 2024.
It's hoped the extra time will help in the transition to a new school curriculum, according to Education Minister Sarah Mitchell.
"We continue to listen to the workforce by removing unnecessary administration requirements, and now we are giving additional time for planning to get this landmark new curriculum right from the beginning," she said.
