Barilaro saga 'frustrating': Perrottet Pressure is mounting on the NSW government over how John Barilaro landed a plum US trade job, with Labor ramping up criticism of the hiring process. AAP · Jul 29, 2022
NSW set to probe hospital ramping 'crisis' The NSW parliament will hold an inquiry into hospital emergency department delays and ambulance ramping, which the opposition says have hit crisis levels. AAP · Jul 28, 2022
NSW Deputy Labor Leader Prue Car takes leave after being diagnosed with kidney cancer The member for Londonderry in north-western Sydney takes leave after a sudden cancer diagnosis but says she will return to parliament after her treatment. ABC News · Jul 25, 2022
Sydney news: NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's overseas mission clouded by Barilaro and Sidoti inquiries 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. ABC News · Jul 20, 2022
Sydney nurses walk out over staff shortage Nurses at two western Sydney hospitals have ended their night shift with a protest against "chronic" staff shortages. AAP · Jul 18, 2022
More than 800 selective school places set aside for disadvantaged NSW students 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. ABC News · Jul 17, 2022
Perrottet 'not aware' of West's job offer 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. AAP · Jul 15, 2022
Sydney news: Motorcyclist critical after being hit by several cars on M5 motorway MORNING BRIEFING: Motorists stopped to help the 18-year-old, who was thrown onto the roadway, until emergency services arrived. ABC News · Jul 14, 2022
Labor backbenchers call for pandemic supports to continue as PM announces snap national cabinet meeting Exclusive: Federal Labor MPs join NSW Labor leader Chris Minns in calling for Albanese government to rethink decision on Covid policies The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2022
Snap national cabinet meeting to be held after calls for COVID-19 pandemic leave payments to be reinstated 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. ABC News · Jul 14, 2022
Barilaro inquiry a 'huge scandal': Labor Findings from an inquiry into John Barilaro's appointment to a lucrative overseas trade role are a "huge scandal", NSW Labor says. AAP · Jul 14, 2022
Guardian Essential poll shows NSW Coalition’s primary vote falling below 40% About 37% of respondents intend to give the Coalition their first preference vote, while Labor’s primary vote remains the same The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2022
Premier 'squibbed it' on Barilaro: Labor Labor has criticised the NSW premier for failing to sack John Barilaro from his New York appointment, calling it a lost opportunity to show leadership. AAP · Jun 30, 2022
John Barilaro withdraws from New York trade role due to ‘media attention’ After weeks of controversy, former NSW deputy premier stands down from $500,000 role that he created while in office The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2022
ABC News · Jun 25, 2022 NSW Premier's office appoints 'independent expert' to conduct John Barilaro US trade job inquiry A former NSW Public Commissioner will "commence immediately" the Premier's inquiry into the controversial appointment of John Barilaro as a trade commissioner to the US based in New York.
ABC News · Jun 23, 2022 NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns uses budget reply to accuse government of 'spin', promises pre-schools, toll relief NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns uses his budget reply speech to accuse the state government of being all "spin", and pitching several policies ahead of the March election.
ABC News · Jun 22, 2022 Sydney news: NSW's legal fraternity concerned at new bail laws MORNING BRIEFING: The NSW Law Society and the Aboriginal Legal Service say bail amendments going through parliament this week appear to be rushed and could see more Aboriginal adults and children imprisoned.
AAP · Jun 22, 2022 NSW Labor's plans for election success Opposition Leader Chris Minns has responded to the NSW budget, with education, toll relief and ending privatisation set to become themes for the March election.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2022 NSW Labor pledges measures for public transport, toll relief and preschools in state budget reply Opposition denies claims of running a ‘low-level scare campaign’ on Perrottet government’s proposed land tax implementation
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2022 NSW teachers will strike next week over the government’s 3% pay rise offer NSW Teachers Federation president says Dominic Perrottet ‘did nothing’ to improve ‘uncompetitive salaries and unsustainable workloads’
ABC News · Jun 20, 2022 NSW upper house inquiry to probe John Barilaro's appointment as trade commissioner to US The NSW upper house inquiry will look into how former deputy premier John Barilaro was awarded the position of trade commissioner to the US, eight months after he resigned from parliament.
ABC News · Jun 18, 2022 NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet defends John Barilaro's appointment as US trade envoy amid claims of 'jobs for mates' NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says former deputy premier John Barilaro was given the job of trade commissioner after an independent process, as Labor doubles down on its criticism of a "$400,000-a-year job for a friend".
AAP · Jun 18, 2022 Barilaro posting 'no surprise' to premier NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says it made sense for former deputy premier John Barilaro to be given the overseas posting the ex-Nationals MP helped establish.
ABC News · Jun 17, 2022 Billions in NSW budget for Premier's social agenda a bid to appeal to disaffected Coalition voters, expert says Days out from the state budget, billions of dollars have already being committed to social issues, in what an expert says is Premier Dominic Perrottet learning from the federal poll ahead of next year's state election.
AAP · Jun 17, 2022 CCTV for NSW parks in women's safety push The NSW government has announced a suite of measures to improve women's safety and combat workplace harassment to be funded in Tuesday's budget