Public sector reforms may spell budget blues for NSW NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey's budget figures could be in jeopardy, with interest rate rises impacting inflation in the year ahead. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
Industry backs 'infrastructure, red tape' housing plan The NSW government's housing plan laid out in the budget has been broadly welcomed by industry figures who say it will help start turning the crisis around. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
NSW budget 2023: the winners and losers Teachers, parents of toddlers and the Star casino are better off – but renters, fast rail fans and would-be EV owners may be lamenting The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023
Reactions to NSW state budget and its surprise surplus The NSW Labor government has delivered its first state budget since 2010, revealing a surprise surplus and promising to funnel spending into essential services. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
NSW budget targets pre-school 'drought' in funding lift Spending on public pre-schools, increased sexual assault services and major transport projects will be unveiled in the NSW budget. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
Family of woman who died after being Tasered say NSW police had assured them she’d be cared for In footage of the incident seen by Guardian Australia, Kach says ‘these people are threatening my safety’, in apparent reference to police The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2023
Tasered woman's family slam 'disturbing' police actions NSW Police are under fire after the family of a woman who was tasered and died in hospital described officers' actions as heartbreaking and disturbing. AAP · Sep 18, 2023
‘All to play for’: Chris Minns fires up NSW ground game and sees path to yes vote State premier supports his friend Linda Burney on the hustings as he bids to persuade voters to back a ‘genuine breakthrough’ for Indigenous Australians The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023
Chris Minns open to a NSW voice to parliament regardless of federal referendum outcome Exclusive: The premier says state with largest First Nations population should not be the only one without a truth and treaty process The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023
Chris Minns open to funding investigation into possible secret graves at Kinchela Aboriginal boys’ home Labor vows to take further action if potential burial sites at other stolen generations-era institutions are uncovered The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023
Icac begins investigation into former NSW Labor state minister Tim Crakanthorp Documents released to parliament by Icac commissioner John Hatzistergos confirm corruption watchdog is conducting preliminary investigation The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023
NSW Labor’s tough talk on Eraring undermined by boost to coal royalties The demise of the coal cap leaves the government little time to secure a deal with Origin Energy to extend the power plant The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023
NSW public teachers poised to be among the best paid in the nation under new deal Starting salaries will rise from $75,791 to $85,000 under agreement expected to be finalised this week The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023
Former political staffer defends Labor donations made before appointment as NSW transport boss Secretary Josh Murray tells parliamentary inquiry he made all required disclosures as he detailed more party donations The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023 Chris Minns rules out underground power lines for controversial HumeLink project due to cost Parliamentary committee recommends overhead transmission but groups opposing 360km of lines being built across regional NSW vow to keep fighting
The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2023 Chris Minns stands by NSW transport minister over political donation from Josh Murray NSW premier says he does not believe Jo Haylen broke ministerial code by initially not declaring donation to her campaign
The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023 City of Sydney wants to ban gas in new builds – can it do it and is it worth it? Councillors voted to investigate how to amend planning controls to ban gas, but NSW premier Chris Minns says the change is ‘not enforceable’
The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023 New Icac powers spark concerns as NSW opposition flags move to stop ‘reckless’ change Complaints from Liberals and some crossbench MPs come after watchdog asked to use illegally obtained recordings in ongoing investigation
The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2023 Shark nets to return to NSW beaches despite calls from councils to abolish practice Environmentalists say nets’ bycatch unacceptable but premier Chris Minns says alternative technologies not as good a replacement
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2023 ‘An absolute inspiration’: Anthony Albanese and Rebel Wilson pay tribute to Matildas after World Cup loss Chorus of Australian notables thank team for inspiring camaraderie and a new generation of women athletes
The Conversation · Aug 15, 2023 Why a public holiday for a Matildas World Cup win could cost far less than you think Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is right about one thing when it comes to public holidays.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2023 Opposition refers minister to Ibac – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2023 Sydney stadiums to show Matildas v England Women’s World Cup semi-final NSW premier Chris Minns says he hopes the match breaks viewing record set by Cathy Freeman’s 400m gold medal at 2000 Olympics
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2023 NSW Labor accused of ‘fundamental breach of trust’ over logging in promised koala national park Tensions are escalating in state forests near Bellingen, where a protesters’ camp is locked in a standoff with a heavy police presence
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2023 Tim Crakanthorp’s chief of staff reported his boss’s failure to disclose property holdings Guardian Australia understands the Newcastle MP’s chief of staff, Elliot Stein, raised concerns with the premier, Chris Minns