'Line in the sand': premier urges social media ban ASAP As the federal government weighs up social media restrictions for young people, the NSW premier believes a ban for under-16s is needed as soon as possible. AAP · Oct 6, 2024
Social media dubbed 'a time suck' amid youth-ban push Results of a large survey suggest Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat all trail another digital platform when it comes to younger users. AAP · Oct 3, 2024
Protesters wouldn’t have to fight for police permission if NSW had less ‘undemocratic’ system, expert says Advocates urge state government to scrap approval system and adopt charter of human rights similar to Victoria and Queensland The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2024
Court to hear police protest shutdown application Police will try to shut down planned protests and vigils on the anniversary of Hamas's Israel terrorist attack, a moved slammed as an attack on human rights. AAP · Oct 2, 2024
Staying put, some Aussies resist calls to flee Lebanon Australian Zakie Khoury Daou acknowledges the situation in Lebanon remains precarious as missiles rain down but says she doesn't want to uproot her life. AAP · Oct 1, 2024
‘People are dying’: rise of nitazenes should be treated as pandemic, injecting centre head says Exclusive: Dr Marianne Jauncey says NSW government must make ‘hard decisions’ to combat growing threat of synthetic opioids The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2024
Chris Minns Is Demanding Answers From An MP Who Allegedly Rocked Up To Parliament In Boxers Rough night? Pedestrian.tv · Sep 26, 2024
Underwear MP faces dressing down for parliament visit The late-night arrival of a half-clothed MP at parliament, apparently after locking himself out of his home, will be scrutinised further by his colleagues. AAP · Sep 26, 2024
Pharmacy pill trial becomes 'business as usual' More ways of expanding health care are being considered amid a GP shortage, with women to continue being able to access contraceptive pills at NSW chemists. AAP · Sep 26, 2024
NSW Makes Permanent Changes To Contraceptive Pill Scheme, Allowing Pharmacies To Offer 12-Month Refills “Making the availability of the pill at community pharmacies is the right thing for women and our communities,” says Minister for Women Jodie Harrison. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 26, 2024
Premier faces nurses in latest pay dispute escalation NSW's nurses and midwives have continued their push for an immediate pay increase, sitting down with the premier late on Thursday. AAP · Sep 25, 2024
Contraceptive pill available over the counter for more women in NSW after ‘huge success’ of trial No requirement to go to GP for new prescription for pill, as long as it has been taken for at least two years The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2024
‘It’s a deadly gamble’: NSW urged to act on ‘growing threat’ of nitazenes amid push for drug-checking services Exclusive: Legalise Cannabis party MP calls on government to recognise that powerful synthetic opioids ‘aren’t just another drug’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2024
Car parks, empty lots for homes as tardy audit defended Sites left vacant for decades will be converted into well-located homes as the latest batch of surplus NSW-owned sites is released to fix the housing crisis. AAP · Sep 23, 2024
AAP · Sep 23, 2024 Nurses force premier to reckon with 'hollow promises' Thousands of nurses and midwives are striking as part of an ongoing stoush with the state government over a pay rise the premier says NSW can't afford.
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 23, 2024 NSW Landlords Will Soon Need Actual Valid Reasons To Deny Renters From Keeping Pets The NSW Government will soon propose changes to rental laws that make it easier for renters to keep pets in their homes.
AAP · Sep 21, 2024 Rail fight brings Metro concession, free train fares Trains are free across Sydney amid major sporting fixtures as the transport minister dismisses criticism of a commitment to put more staff on driverless trains.
AAP · Sep 20, 2024 Premier floats ban on private company-run elections After long queues plagued some polling stations at NSW local elections, a ban has been flagged on private companies running them in the future.
AAP · Sep 20, 2024 Interim pay offer fails to salve nurses' strike threat Nurses and midwives plan to stage a 24-hour strike as they intensify their fight with the state government for a 15 per cent pay rise.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2024 Sydney train delays and shutdown of T3 line possible if NSW fails to reach agreement with transport union RTBU says it will call off this week’s industrial action if government agrees to offer 50c fares to public transport users
The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024 Libertarians take a page out of Greens’ playbook in bid to ‘gobble up’ disaffected Liberal voters Former Liberal Democratic party eager to increase influence at state and federal level after unexpected success in NSW council elections
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2024 Mixed bag for Labor and the rise of the Libertarians: the key surprises in the NSW local elections ALP faces a variety of results in what premier Chris Minns calls a ‘massive wake-up call for the major parties’
AAP · Sep 16, 2024 NSW flicks switch on energy saving tech strategy A $290m plan to encourage NSW households and small businesses to invest in energy saving tech will help cut energy bills while also reducing carbon emissions.
AAP · Sep 14, 2024 Save lives: plea to NSW premier after overdose deaths A Greens MP has called on NSW Premier Chris Minns to fast track drug testing laws after two people died from accidental heroin overdoses at a house party.
AAP · Sep 13, 2024 Mother charged with murder after death of two sons A mother has been charged with murder after her two boys were found dead in a Blue Mountains home.