Pro-Palestine protest organiser 'deplored' Jewish slurs Those behind a widely condemned Sydney rally have defended their right to protest Israel's actions and joined others in condemning anti-Semitic attendees. AAP · Oct 10, 2023
Afternoon update: police defend arresting man with Israeli flag; Ben Roberts-Smith to lodge almost $1m for appeal; and Seinfeld hints at return Flag bearer ‘removed for his safety’ from protest, police say The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023
Sydney Opera House rally: police defend arrest of man carrying Israeli flag amid outrage over antisemitic chants Police say man’s presence at rally was a risk to his safety as questions raised over why Jewish community was warned to stay away from city centre The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023
Australia’s leaders condemn ‘abhorrent’ scenes after anti-Jewish chants filmed at Sydney rally Anthony Albanese says images from the rally were ‘horrific’ and featured ‘slogans which are antisemitic and just appalling’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023
‘If they don’t comply, they die’: families demand royal commission after fatal NSW police shootings Exclusive: Premier says an inquiry into use of force against vulnerable people isn’t necessary, despite four fatalities in as many monthss The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023
We haven't forgotten about COVID-19 hotel bills: NSW NSW has resorted to taking money from the bank accounts of Australians to recoup hotel quarantine bills as talks continue over Queensland's $105 million debt. AAP · Oct 8, 2023
Three homes lost in destructive NSW bushfire Easing conditions have allowed fire crews to start counting the homes lost after a large blaze rushed through coastal communities in southern NSW. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Wildfire destroys 3 homes in southeastern Australia and a man is injured by a falling tree Three homes were destroyed by a forest fire and a man was injured by a falling tree in the Bega Valley region of southeastern Australia, prompting a government leader to warn that a “horror” wildfire season is approaching The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
No vacancy tax despite 'unprecedented' NSW homes crisis A federal fund is due to deliver 1500 extra social houses for NSW, but that represents a tiny fraction of the demand for affordable properties in the state. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Central Land Council makes yes plea at Uluru – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023
Man charged with supplying drugs to one of two men who died at Sydney music festival The 23-year-old Victorian man was arrested at Sydney airport and later charged with supplying a prohibited drug causing death The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023
NSW not ruling out pill testing after festival deaths Premier Chris Minns says NSW will 'learn from other states' on pill-testing, after two men died from drugs allegedly taken at a music festival. AAP · Oct 3, 2023
Two festival deaths renew push for free pill testing Drug safety advocates say it's going to be a dangerous summer unless the NSW government provides pill testing at music festivals, after the deaths of two men. AAP · Oct 2, 2023
NSW police watchdog waiting nearly a month on average to access body-worn camera footage Exclusive: Law Enforcement Conduct Commission does not have direct access to video database, with wait times causing delays to investigations The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2023
AAP · Sep 29, 2023 'Shameful' palliative care cut to fund NSW nurses Palliative care funding of $150 million is being redirected to help NSW hire more nurses in a hit to a key policy of former premier Dominic Perrottet .
AAP · Sep 28, 2023 Premier backs European 'pattern-book' houses for Sydney The NSW government is working on a pre-Christmas plan to help solve the housing crisis, and the premier has backed one approach as the future for the state.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023 NSW Health warning about high-dose ‘Gucci’ ecstasy tablets sparks fresh calls for festival pill testing NSW premier Chris Minns is ‘burying his head in the sand’ about the risks to party-goers who can’t access pill testing, say testing advocates
AAP · Sep 27, 2023 Premier backs Sydney's 'demonised' housing developers A plan to increase Sydney's urban density will be released before Christmas, with councils warned the "nuclear option" of automatic approvals is on the table.
AAP · Sep 26, 2023 Confusion and capacity drag on flood rebuilding mission Half of the money allocated to a fund for helping flood-affected residents rebuild is yet to be spent with the premier conceding communication had been unclear.
AAP · Sep 25, 2023 National vape ban 'needed quickly' as state cracks down The NSW government is clamping down on the sale of illegal vapes as federal leaders work on planned import bans to stem the easy flow of products to retailers.
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 23, 2023 Tolls For The Sydney Harbour Bridge & Tunnel Are Set To Rise For The First Time In 14 Years Guess I'
AAP · Sep 23, 2023 Harbour Bridge tolls rise for first time in 14 years Motorists will pay more when using the Harbour Bridge and Tunnel for the first time in more than a decade amid a push to make Sydney's toll system fairer.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023 NSW Liberal leader warns people to prepare for fallout of no vote on voice Exclusive: Mark Speakman supports referendum yes campaign but says ‘we need to be talking now about how to pull things together after 14 October’
AAP · Sep 21, 2023 'No vision': Libs lash first NSW Labor budget in decade The NSW opposition has delivered a scathing reply to the state budget, as the government faces questions over a missing drug reform summit.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023 NSW considering following Victoria’s lead by taxing Airbnb revenue NSW treasurer wants to stop ‘long-term rentals being pulled from the market and short-term rentals taking their place’ during housing crisis