The Latest Breaking News from Chris Minns

Determining the circumstances that led to John Barilaro landing a cushy New York trade role has become "ridiculous", according to the NSW opposition leader.

The New South Wales Labor party has announced its first candidate ahead of the 2023 election to take on Kiama Liberal MP Gareth Ward.

MORNING BRIEFING: The NSW Premier's first overseas trip in the role is being overshadowed by two inquiries, one investigating former deputy premier John Barilaro's appointment to a US trade role, and the other, an ICAC investigation into Drummoyne MP John Sidoti's alleged corruption.

Nurses at two western Sydney hospitals have ended their night shift with a protest against "chronic" staff shortages.

A new plan to reserve more than 800 places at selective schools for disadvantaged students will improve equity of access and level the playing field, NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell says.

The NSW premier says he's not aware of a note signed by Gladys Berejiklian telling a public servant she had landed a desirable trade role.

MORNING BRIEFING: Motorists stopped to help the 18-year-old, who was thrown onto the roadway, until emergency services arrived.

Exclusive: Federal Labor MPs join NSW Labor leader Chris Minns in calling for Albanese government to rethink decision on Covid policies

Anthony Albanese will meet with state and territory leaders on Monday as the federal government faces calls to reinstate the pandemic leave disaster payment amid surging COVID-19 cases.