NSW government acknowledges 'transport' concerns in coal reservation talks with industry Fears domestic coal policy could put coal trucks back on Hunter roads Newcastle Herald · Jan 22, 2023
Perrottet rejects regional pokie exception Premier Dominic Perrottet has dismissed exempting regional clubs from its cashless gaming card rollout, as Nationals MPs call for sensible reform in the bush. AAP · Jan 19, 2023
NSW to intervene in coal market to ‘even playing field’ among producers Miners to be required to set aside up to 10% of production for domestic users, Matt Kean says The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2023
NSW coal put aside for local market The NSW government has expanded its reservation scheme and will order more coal producers to reserve some output for domestic power stations. AAP · Jan 19, 2023
Stay off our land: Hunter landowners vow to stop gas pipeline project Hundreds of landholders who live and work along the route of the proposed Hunter Gas Pipeline have vowed to do "everything possible" to stop energy giant Santos from building the project. Newcastle Herald · Jan 18, 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
Treasurer gives green light as critics slam gas pipeline It's been described as "a very dangerous and rushed step" Newcastle Herald · Jan 17, 2023
NSW greenlights, critics slam gas pipeline NSW is pushing on with a 50-km gas pipeline to provide cheap gas to a million households but the critical infrastructure project has its critics. AAP · Jan 17, 2023
'Horrible cowards' gossiping about NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's Nazi costume NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says people spreading gossip on Macquarie Street about the Nazi costume Dominic Perrottet wore to his 21st birthday party need to "come out from the swamp". ABC News · Jan 16, 2023
Ousting Dominic Perrottet could make more trouble for Liberal party, commentators say Despite talk of a potential leadership spill in the wake of the premier's Nazi uniform revelation, some commentators say replacing him 11 weeks from an election could only make matters worse for the Liberal party. ABC News · Jan 13, 2023
‘Ashamed’: NSW premier Dominic Perrottet reveals he wore a Nazi uniform at his 21st birthday Perrottet spoke at an extraordinary press conference to apologise for wearing ‘deeply hurtful’ outfit The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023
Can Dominic Perrottet's leadership survive Nazi costume confession? The question on the lips of NSW Liberal MPs and powerbrokers is whether Dominic Perrottet's leadership can survive his admission that he dressed as a Nazi at his 21st birthday party. Newcastle Herald · Jan 12, 2023
Ex-Test cricketer to take on Labor in NSW The NSW Liberals have turned to former left-arm Test quick Nathan Bracken to bowl over a two-term MP in the upcoming state election. AAP · Dec 23, 2022
NSW sets new emissions target to become 'engine room' of low carbon global economy The New South Wales government is ramping up its fight against climate change by setting a new target to cut greenhouse emissions by 70 per cent by 2035. ABC News · Dec 22, 2022
AAP · Dec 22, 2022 Industry outcry at 'heavy-handed' gas cap Australia's oil and gas industry group has labelled Labor's energy relief measures "heavy-handed" after a $1 billion gas project expansion was paused.
ABC News · Dec 19, 2022 NSW Liberal ministers condemn 'inappropriate' comments made to Parramatta hopeful Tanya Raffoul One of the NSW government's most senior ministers says his party is making the "wrong decisions" by sidelining talented women, as his chief of staff speaks out about party members telling her to "settle down and have children".
AAP · Dec 19, 2022 Sexism claim in NSW Libs preselection race A senior NSW Liberal staffer claims her colleagues discouraged her from pursuing a career in politics and told her to instead settle down and have children.
AAP · Dec 19, 2022 Star seeks 'urgent engagement' with NSW The casino company says it wasn't consulted about a tax-hike plan on its business that NSW Treasurer Matt Kean talked up over the weekend.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2022 NSW moves to raise taxes on casino poker machines amid push for gambling reform Government proposal comes after clubs lobby criticised the lower rate imposed on casino operators
Newcastle Herald · Dec 15, 2022 Federal government gets its power bill relief bill through parliament Coal and gas caps passed in energy bill
AAP · Dec 15, 2022 Perrottet 'open' to nuclear energy in NSW The NSW premier says he is open to all options for energy, after his treasurer referred to small nuclear reactors as exciting.
ABC News · Dec 8, 2022 Anthony Albanese urges national cabinet to endorse unprecedented intervention to cap coal and gas prices As the year's end draws near, the prime minister convenes national cabinet, asking it to impose a price cap on coal and gas, fearing worse price spikes in 2023.
AAP · Dec 8, 2022 Chargers to power electric vehicle take-up Australia's electric vehicle charging network is about to get an extension with one state funding up to 180 ultra-fast chargers to fuel cars in quick time.
ABC News · Dec 8, 2022 Renewables providers to be paid to ensure stable electricity supply Renewable energy providers will be paid to ensure stable, reliable power supply in a scheme signed on to by the states ahead of worsening forecasts of price spikes and blackouts in the year ahead.
AAP · Dec 8, 2022 Farmers want gas pipeline for 'bully' axed The NSW energy minister has been asked to reject an oil and gas giant's plans to enter farming land as part of a 400-kilometre underground pipeline project.