More than 3000 teachers needed in NSW Documents show thousands of teaching positions are unfilled in NSW, particularly in regional areas, with schools in the bush the worst affected. AAP · Jan 17, 2023
NSW treasurer refuses to say if $1,000 a day pokies spending cap is too high as he ridicules Labor policy Key independent MP calls for a $100 daily limit as Coalition comes under pressure to release details of its cashless gaming card The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2023
Labor 'too woke' for turncoat NSW MP Former member of the NSW Labor Party and incumbent Bankstown MP, Tania Mihailuk will join One Nation ahead of the March state election. AAP · Jan 17, 2023
The rest of the world is in disbelief at what the gambling industry has pulled off in Australia. We need real reform Gambling does the most harm to the people and communities of NSW that Labor is supposed to represent The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2023
NSW Labor’s moves on poker machine reform renew pressure on Dominic Perrottet, experts say Call for detail on proposed cashless gaming scheme as questions raised about opposition’s pledge The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2023
Pokie input limits, 'VIP Lounge' signs banned in NSW if Labor wins election NSW Labor will reduce the amount of poker machines across the state, introduce a cash input limit of $500 and ban "VIP lounge" signs if elected in March. ABC News · Jan 16, 2023
Labor announces major gambling reforms A 12-month trial of cashless gaming cards and an end to political donations from clubs are among major gambling reforms announced by NSW Labor. AAP · Jan 16, 2023
NSW Labor promises to ban political donations from clubs amid fight over poker machines Opposition leader Chris Minns pledges to reduce number of machines as Dominic Perrottet hits out at Bob Carr The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2023
Crossbench MP to refer Perrottet to police The NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party will refer the premier to police to test whether he breached a seldom enforced law on declarations. AAP · Jan 14, 2023
Bushfire in Adelaide Hills; PM says ‘we’ve got the balance right’ on climate policy changes – as it happened Firefighters prepared for a long night battling an out-of-control blaze near Montacute in the Adelaide Hills. This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2023
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns says Dominic Perrottet's Nazi uniform apology is 'sincere' New South Wales Labor leader Chris Minns does not think Premier Dominic Perrottet should have to resign as leader after it was revealed he wore a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday party. ABC News · Jan 13, 2023
Michael Pascoe: Gambling industry’s extraordinary hold over NSW Labor continues NSW also has the most EGMs per head, which means NSW residents blow more money gambling than other Australians. The New Daily · Jan 13, 2023
ClubsNSW hits back at cashless cards ClubsNSW has come out against a cashless gaming card for poker machines in a political debate dominated by gambling reforms ahead of the March state election. AAP · Jan 12, 2023
Probe clears Bankstown mayor of corruption An independent inquiry has cleared a Sydney mayor of impropriety after former NSW Labor frontbencher Tania Mihailuk aired concerns about corruption. AAP · Jan 10, 2023
AAP · Jan 10, 2023 Suspicious pokie reports spike: regulator Reports of suspected money laundering through poker machines soared during the past year, the government's financial regulator says.
ABC News · Jan 10, 2023 NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet declares Liberal Party will regain seat of Kiama from Gareth Ward Premier Dominic Perrottet says the "Liberal Party is going to win the seat of Kiama" despite not having a candidate two and a half months out from the NSW election.
AAP · Jan 9, 2023 Labor plans major social housing overhaul Labor's planned restructuring of the NSW social housing system is an exercise in bureaucracy instead of building more homes, Premier Dominic Perrottet says.
AAP · Jan 6, 2023 RSL Australia warned over NSW clubs split The boss of RSL Australia has backed turning pokies cashless in NSW as he points to flak his charity receives over confusion with clubs bearing the RSL brand.
ABC News · Jan 5, 2023 RSL Australia president supports NSW government's cashless poker machines push Greg Melick tells Radio National Breakfast he personally supports the Perrottet government's plan to mandate gaming cards.
AAP · Jan 5, 2023 Labor's pledge for west Sydney light rail The 10-kilometre Parramatta Light Rail extension will be completed earlier than 2031, NSW Labor says as it targets a safe Liberal seat.
AAP · Jan 5, 2023 Unions NSW back cashless gaming cards Unions NSW is the latest worker group to back cashless gaming cards as debate about problem gambling and money laundering rolls on before the state elections
ABC News · Jan 5, 2023 Unions NSW splits from Labor on cashless gaming to stop 'scourge on society' In a rare move, the top union boss in NSW is siding with the Coalition government on major gambling reform, urging Labor not to play politics with the working class.
AAP · Jan 4, 2023 Parramatta mayor to run for Labor Labor has announced Parramatta Lord Mayor Donna Davis as one of two new candidates for key seats in the upcoming state election.
AAP · Dec 27, 2022 NSW ALP promises fee-free Sydney fireworks NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns has big plans for future New Year's Eve celebrations if his Labor party wins the state election in March.
ABC News · Dec 25, 2022 Anthony Albanese urges Australians to support others in need this Christmas The prime minister joins volunteers to serve a Christmas meal to vulnerable people in Sydney, encouraging Australians celebrating over the festive period to reach out to anyone who is doing it tough.