The Latest Breaking News from Chris Minns

Largest dam spills, but axed wall extension defended

A decision to not spend $3 billion on raising Australia's largest dam wall has been defended as it spills, adding to floodwaters in already-sodden communities.

AAP · Apr 6, 2024

Call for investigation after media labels five-year-old ‘kindergarten crim’ following NSW police comments

Barwon MP Roy Butler says ‘flashy headlines create bias’ after it was revealed officers have not spoken to any of the alleged offenders nor laid any charges

The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2024

NRL mentors to divert at-risk bush teens from crime

As teens decry the lack of opportunities in the regions, young people will be paired with NRL mentors in the latest suite of measures to deter youth crime.

AAP · Apr 2, 2024

NSW government denies Tigers' Leichhardt funding plea

NSW Premier Chris Minns has denied Wests Tigers' request to fund upgrades to Leichhardt Oval, casting further doubt on the stadium's future as an NRL venue.

AAP · Mar 26, 2024

Transport, housing and cost of living: how has Labor fared in its first year in power in NSW?

While the Minns government has made strides on wages, many of its promises – on renting, buses and the environment – remain unfulfilled

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2024

Huge investment needed to address social housing crisis

NSW Housing Minister Rose Jackson says she needs more Commonwealth funding to help the large number of people who are homeless or on the brink of homelessness.

AAP · Mar 24, 2024

Promise of safer, more reliable ferries with new fleet

The first of seven new Tasmania-built ferries has arrived in Sydney as part of a government pledge to improve ferry services on the city's waters.

AAP · Mar 24, 2024

Peter Dutton in standoff with state Liberal leaders over federal Coalition’s nuclear plan

The federal opposition leader’s calls to include nuclear power in Australia’s energy mix has so far failed to win support from his state colleagues

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2024

Minns-Perrottet election-trail bromance nabs prize

Premier Chris Minns and his Liberal predecessor Dominic Perrottet have claimed a top political award for their "respectful" 2023 election campaigns.

AAP · Mar 22, 2024

NSW outlaws gay conversion practices and makes it harder for young people to get bail

LGBTQ groups welcome legislation passed after marathon overnight sitting, but critics line up to warn bail laws will put more children in jail

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2024