Free train travel on Sydney rail network amid union dispute Travel on Sydney's rail network will be free for five days amid an ongoing dispute between union representatives and the NSW government. Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2022
Eugowra sparks flood-zone building debate The NSW Premier says a blanket ban on flood-plain development is not helpful after the Eugowra disaster, while Labor vows it will stop it if voted into power. AAP · Nov 18, 2022
Government makes Sydney train travel free Travel will be free for the working week across Sydney's rail network as the government tries to ward off further disruptive industrial action. AAP · Nov 18, 2022
Australia battles floods as frustration swells over relief, warnings Flood-weary residents in Australia's southeast were urged to remain on high alert for major flooding through the weekend, authorities said on Friday, as swollen rivers continued to roll downstream despite an ease in severe weather conditions. Reuters · Nov 18, 2022
Labor land tax opposition elitist: Premier Dominic Perrottet says the opposition is out of touch for opposing first home buyer reforms as the NSW parliament sits for the final time before the election. AAP · Nov 16, 2022
Why paying Medicare hackers' ransom may have been the right move The difference between a kidnap and the Medibank data breach is that kidnapping is usually non-preventable in that the victims are totally unaware of being the target of the crime. Newcastle Herald · Nov 15, 2022
Waters again threaten Australia town flooded 2 weeks ago Around 1,000 people have been told to evacuate a town in eastern Australia expecting its second flood in two weeks The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022
Forbes flooding: hundreds of homes under threat as NSW floods crisis worsens Emergency services say they are mounting one of the biggest ever flood responses in the state’s history The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022
‘Koala wars’: NSW government scraps contentious native forestry bill to head off revolt Decision comes after internal agitation from Coalition MPs and opposition from independents The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2022
NSW to launch year of free child care A landmark program introducing a year of universal free childcare will be rolled out in NSW's 'childcare deserts' next year. The New Daily · Nov 14, 2022
Free NSW pre-kindergarten year to start Seven NSW 'childcare deserts' will be the first to benefit from a program providing a free year of pre-school before children before they start school. AAP · Nov 14, 2022
NSW government moves to increase pharmacists' powers amid doctor backlash NSW pharmacists will be able to administer more vaccines from tomorrow, as part of a wider plan to increase their powers. ABC News · Nov 13, 2022
Premier Dominic Perrottet picks Paul Broad for new role as energy adviser Premier picks up Broad for new role Newcastle Herald · Nov 11, 2022
NSW premier names Paul Broad energy ‘special adviser’ – without telling energy minister Appointment of veteran energy executive was announced during radio interview on Friday before minister Matt Kean had been informed The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2022
AAP · Nov 10, 2022 Perrottet yet to play pokie reform card NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he is determined to clean up the poker machine industry but has not committed to a timeline.
AAP · Nov 10, 2022 NSW stamp duty reform in effect by weekend NSW first home buyers will soon be able to choose whether to pay an annual land tax instead of stamp duty as the premier passes his key reform.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2022 NSW government accused of reopening ‘koala wars’ with new forestry bill Liberals criticised after proposing councils be stripped of approval powers for logging operations
AAP · Nov 9, 2022 Demands strengthen to reform NSW pokies NSW's multi-billion dollar poker machine industry is "deeply harmful" and needs urgent reform, a coalition of MPs and community groups say.
AAP · Nov 8, 2022 NSW disaster agency introduced amid floods NSW is introducing legislation to create a Reconstruction Authority to cut red-tape and help communities quickly rebuild after natural disasters.
The New Daily · Nov 8, 2022 New South Wales taxi drivers accept $905 million government package NSW taxi drivers have approved a near-$1 billion compensation package, as the state also looks to scrap stamp duty for first home buyers.
AAP · Nov 7, 2022 NSW taxi drivers accept $905m govt package The NSW government will attempt to pass legislation on taxi compensation and housing initiatives in the final sitting weeks before the March state election.
AAP · Nov 7, 2022 Cashless cards punish gamblers: Clubs NSW The gaming industry says introducing cashless cards in NSW would punish punters and be a hallmark of a police state.
The New Daily · Nov 4, 2022 Michael Pascoe: Will NSW’s political parties put people before donors? Don’t bet on it Will the NSW government get out from under the thumb of the gambling industry? Alan Kohler writes he's not betting on it.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 4, 2022 Pressure on Minns over gambling card The government is divided over the issue, and Labor has not committed to the gambling reform.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2022 ‘A nervous wait’: parts of regional NSW brace for worst flooding in 70 years The Lachlan River in Forbes is expected to exceed 10.8 metres by Friday night – a level not reached since 1952