Barilaro appointed US trade commissioner Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has been appointed as senior trade and investment commissioner to the Americas in a move criticised by the opposition. AAP · Jun 17, 2022
‘Childcare deserts’: NSW government’s $5bn boost to sector may ‘empower women’ Advocates hope other states will follow suit with reforms to help lift workforce participation The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2022
Time running out for land owners in south-west Sydney estate stuck in sewerage limbo The roads are paved, the lamp posts are installed but this estate in south-west Sydney has no homes built, as land owners wait three years for sewerage connections. And they could soon lose everything. ABC News · Jun 11, 2022
NSW Stolen Generation survivors speak out Survivors of the Stolen Generations have called on NSW politicians to learn from the past and stop the removal of Indigenous children from their families. AAP · Jun 7, 2022
NSW Labor push for criminal asset seizures The NSW opposition will introduce a bill targeting the assets of suspected organised criminals. AAP · Jun 7, 2022
Road toll relief coming in NSW budget The NSW government has announced cash relief for Sydney toll road users in the upcoming budget, but the opposition says it's a band-aid solution. AAP · Jun 6, 2022
NSW wage boost 'insult to injury': unions Nurses, teachers and other public servants will get a three per cent pay rise in the NSW budget, but it's unlikely to prevent further industrial action. AAP · Jun 6, 2022
NSW government ignores advice and pushes ahead with Parramatta light rail project Second stage of the light rail was recommended to be delayed alongside other ‘mega-projects’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2022
Perrottet snubs advice on $600m light rail The NSW government remains committed to stage two of the Parramatta Light Rail project despite an independent infrastructure agency urging a reassessment. AAP · Jun 1, 2022
Father Bob Maguire adds to criticism of NSW government’s voluntary assisted dying laws Catholic Weekly called on to apologise over editorial comparing new rights to the Holocaust The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2022
'It is imperative': NSW Police Association calls for models of affordable housing for officers The New South Wales Police Association conference has heard many officers can no longer afford to live in the communities they serve due to the state's housing crisis. ABC News · May 24, 2022
NSW Liberals announce review into election loss, Treasurer says moderate voters were abandoned NSW Liberal Treasurer Matt Kean says the Scott Morrison government paid the ultimate price for abandoning moderate voters and the party needs to "get its act together" and stop shifting to the right. ABC News · May 22, 2022
NSW govt, rail union talks break down Negotiations between the NSW government and rail unions have broken down as the finance minister warns the unions against engaging in "industrial chaos". AAP · May 12, 2022
Report into NSW grants scheme recommends against making pork-barrelling an offence A New South Wales government review into grant funding recommends a raft of changes but falls short of saying pork-barrelling should be an offence. ABC News · May 7, 2022
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022 ‘Everything is on the table’ to address regional NSW healthcare, minister says after scathing report Bronnie Taylor says government accepts there is a ‘need to do more’ and will pore over 44 recommendations
ABC News · May 4, 2022 Labor pledges cancer radiation centre for NSW Far South Coast but locals sceptical Unlike their city counterparts, having access to essential cancer treatments is merely a dream for many on the NSW far south coast. And despite political promises, some fear that dream may never become a reality.
AAP · Apr 20, 2022 NSW politicians rush to offer trans views Members of the NSW government and opposition have been scrambling to air their opinions on trans women in sport.
ABC News · Apr 18, 2022 Gilmore Liberal candidate Andrew Constance rules out ministerial portfolio Liberal candidate for Gilmore Andrew Constance has told the Prime Minister he does not want a portfolio in a potential future Coalition federal government. It comes as Labor accuses Mr Constance of rewriting history over his claims that no Australian company had bid for a billion-dollar state rail contract.
AAP · Apr 4, 2022 NSW protest laws won't stop blockades Expanded laws and harsher offences for protesters won't stop the blockade movement they've targeted from continuing its pursuit of economic disruption.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2022 NSW protest bill leaves Labor wedged between a roadblock and a hard place Sydney media’s reactionary momentum machine can help explain crackdown on climate activists
The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2022 Labor helps pass NSW bill targeting road-blocking protesters despite union opposition New law, which brings in fines of up to $22,000 and up to two years in jail, passes on extra sitting day of parliament
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 30, 2022 NSW MP Attends Anti-Vax Rally, Tells Parliament She’s *Shockingly* Caught COVID A Wk After The Liberal MP said in a statement she was not suffering from many symptoms.
AAP · Mar 28, 2022 Newcastle to Sydney train gets $1b boost The Newcastle to Sydney train line will get a $1 billion boost in the upcoming federal budget to increase capacity on the regional transport corridor.
AAP · Mar 25, 2022 NSW nurses confirm second statewide strike NSW nurses and midwives will hold another strike on Thursday in an ongoing dispute with the government over pay and conditions.
AAP · Mar 23, 2022 Charged MP suspended from NSW parliament NSW MP and former Liberal minister Gareth Ward has been suspended after a vote in the state parliament.