More kids to be jailed in 'draconian' crime crackdown Law reform to crack down on youth crime rates has been slammed as heavy-handed as the government rolls out bail and other changes. AAP · Mar 12, 2024
Wolli Creek national park gains additional 4.7 hectares of land to complete ‘green ribbon’ Minns government fulfils $13m election commitment following long-running community campaign to protect the area The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2024
Afternoon Update: man charged with Samantha Murphy murder; Labor’s gender equality strategy revealed; and guilty verdict in Rust shooting Man, 22, appears in Ballarat magistrates court charged with murder of Samantha Murphy The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2024
Women's health centres welcome vital funding boost Clinics providing care for women who might otherwise fall through the cracks will receive a funding boost amid plans to reduce strain on NSW public hospitals. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
'Move right now': warning on racecourse housing plan Those considering whether to turn a century-old racetrack into 25,000 homes are being told there will be no second chances for the proposal. AAP · Mar 5, 2024
Women voters send Labor 'a wake-up call' Be it perceived inaction, a 'lack of vision' or something else, poor poll results for NSW Labor are being treated as a wake-up call. AAP · Mar 4, 2024
Trackers weighed for police guns after double killing NSW Premier Chris Minns says change is needed in how police handle weapons amid discussion about trust the public places in officers. AAP · Mar 3, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters charged after Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Police confirmed one man and seven women were charged after entering the parade route near Taylor Square on Saturday night The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2024
NSW leader defends judgment after iftar event canned Leaders of the states where three in four Australian Muslims live have cancelled annual iftar dinners over community anger about the Gaza conflict. AAP · Mar 1, 2024
Police set to march out of uniform at Mardi Gras parade NSW Police have reached an agreement with Mardi Gras parade organisers to march after being uninvited following the alleged murders of two men. AAP · Feb 27, 2024
Muslim peak bodies in NSW and Victoria reject invitations to premiers’ iftar dinners Exclusive: Australian National Imams Council and Islamic Council of Victoria say they will not attend Ramadan events amid ‘frustration’ in Muslim communities over response to Gaza conflict The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024
Police to discuss marching out of uniform at Mardi Gras NSW Police have been asked not to march at Sydney's Mardi Gras, sparking concerns of setting back an already fraught relationship with the LGBTIQ community. AAP · Feb 26, 2024
Taylor Swift fans assured mulch issue won't stop shows Asbestos-tainted mulch has been found at further sites as the NSW Environment Minister blames regulatory failure for the growing scandal. AAP · Feb 15, 2024
Planning boss denies corrupt 'property syndicate' claim A senior planning official denies allegations she tried to cash in on a major housing overhaul as the matter is referred to the NSW corruption watchdog. AAP · Feb 14, 2024
AAP · Feb 13, 2024 'Beyond the Harbour': Tourism overhaul needed for NSW Tourism industry leaders have a responsibility to reimagine Sydney and encourage visitors to explore national parks and beaches, NSW Premier Chris Minns says.
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 13, 2024 A Sydney School, Hospital And Multiple Parks Are Contaminated With ‘Highly Dangerous’ Asbestos A park in Sydney's Surry Hills has been temporarily closed after a highly dangerous form of asbestos was found in recycled mulch.
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Supply chain under scrutiny after school asbestos find Fragments of asbestos have been found at NSW government projects including a park, train stations and a school, while a hospital is being assessed.
AAP · Feb 11, 2024 NSW planning laws 'intolerable' for lifting home builds Reforms to increase housing density in NSW urban centres face council opposition as the premier insists they will still have a say in dual-occupancy changes.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024 ‘Incredibly disturbing’: calls for audit of out-of-home care providers after court hears Aboriginal baby’s aunt refused as carer due to same-sex relationship Two of the biggest Aboriginal groups in NSW claim racism is ‘rife’ in the child protection system, which needs an overhaul
AAP · Feb 8, 2024 Great Australian dream overtaken by reality: ex-premier The only way to push down Sydney housing prices is to build more apartments, says an ex-premier who delights in sending photos of faded homes to the government.
AAP · Feb 7, 2024 'Affordable housing' definition depends on location Momentum is gathering for a nationally consistent definition of affordable housing as a move in NSW aims to enshrine an income measure in law.
AAP · Feb 7, 2024 Berejiklian ICAC probe drives integrity changes for MPs The NSW ministerial code of conduct will be amended with MPs making more frequent disclosures about potential conflicts of interest under the proposed changes.
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 7, 2024 NSW Will Miss Its Housing Construction Target By 90% And If I Failed That Badly I’d Be Fired The NSW Government is set to fall short of its new housing target by 90%, as the state falls behind in its plans to tackle the deepening housing and rental crisis.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2024 Chris Minns warns against use of antisemitic tropes after Greens MP apologises for Jewish lobby comments Jenny Leong says she didn’t intend to reference cartoon depicting Jews as an octopus during a pro-Palestine forum in December
AAP · Feb 7, 2024 GPs in last-ditch bid to avoid tax and $15 fee hike The introduction of payroll tax for GPs would likely force cash-strapped medical clinics to pass on extra fees to patients, a representative body warns.