'Completely lost': exhibition captures disaster despair Photographer Natalie Grono's stirring images of the NSW Northern Rivers floods form a new exhibition that reminds viewers of the enormity of the devastation. AAP · Aug 10, 2024
Why some people are refusing to leave ‘unliveable’ flood-damaged Lismore homes Squatters say they’re helping relieve the housing affordability crisis – but the NSW reconstruction authority disagrees The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2024
Scabies: what to know about the outbreak of this contagious skin condition in hospitals Google searches for “NSW scabies outbreak” have spiked over recent days in light of an outbreak of the contagious skin condition in New South Wales. The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024
Making workers return to the office might not make them any more productive, despite what the NSW premier says Announcing the directive to work “primarily in an approved office”, NSW Premier Chris Minns said overseas studies showed people were less productive when working from home. The Conversation · Aug 9, 2024
U-turn on fare subsidies for key NSW coastal bus routes Subsidised bus fares will continue on key NSW coastal routes as the government reverses course on planned cuts in favour of longer-term planning. AAP · Aug 9, 2024
Conservationist fears for ancient, namesake frog Logging continues in a small patch of NSW where a rare frog lives despite the species being listed as endangered under both federal and state laws. AAP · Aug 9, 2024
Victoria investigates waste facilities over cheap landscaping soil after asbestos found in NSW Exclusive: Victorian Environment Protection Authority launches ‘proactive program’ to investigate potential risks from recycled soil fill The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2024
NSW closes loophole to stamp out fires caused by substandard lithium-ion batteries in ebikes and scooters New rules declaring the popular devices a form of transport mean the batteries must meet strict international product standards The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2024
Australian employers want staff in the office - but for many workers home is where the heart is Ambiguous government directive sends officials into tailspin and highlights employer-worker divide The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2024
NSW top cop Karen Webb bans taxpayer-funded alcohol gifts after scrutiny over her taxpayer-funded alcohol gifts Investigation cleared NSW police commissioner of serious misconduct after she bought 50 bottles of gin from her friend’s distillery to give as gifts The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2024
True extent of killing laid bare in DV scourge review A major NSW report analysing hundreds of domestic violence-related killings has provided a sobering wake-up call for politicians. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
Transmission approval 'huge step' for region, farmers A transmission project with farmers involved will connect a swathe of regional Australia to the electricity network after securing federal government approval. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
Fares to rise 25-fold on some regional bus routes The removal of a $400,000 concession subsidy has left commuters on several regional NSW bus routes facing a massive increase in fares. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
Police chief turns off tap after gift of gin goes sour Buying liquor for gifts using taxpayer dollars has ended after the police commissioner was chided for failing to disclose her relationship with the supplier. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2024 NSW’s Anzac Day retail ban is the latest in a long line of pious and empty symbolic gestures Iconoclastic views on the holy acronym are too often condemned as disrespectful to the war dead
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 New battery crackdown after 50 blazes this year E-bikes and e-scooters will have to meet new battery standards in coming months in one state, after a spate of difficult-to-contain fires.
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 Ezidi refugees mark decade of surviving ISIS massacres Hundreds of Ezidi refugees have gathered in regional NSW towns to commemorate 10 years since surviving terrorist group ISIS killing men and enslaving women.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2024 NSW waste industry faces crackdown on recycled soil after asbestos found in more than half facilities tested Exclusive: Watchdog says it ordered disposal of more than 600 tonnes of soil fill, fined three facilities and is considering ‘significant changes’ to rules after Guardian investigation
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2024 Companies behind Pep11 ask court to force Albanese government decision on NSW gas project The development, planned to be offshore from Sydney to Newcastle, was vetoed by Scott Morrison when resources minister
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 Police chief cleared of misconduct over bottles of gin A police boss has been cleared of serious misconduct over purchasing bottles of gin but warned she should have disclosed her association with the supplier.
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 Dingo management has gone to the dogs, advocates say Dingo rangers, rescuers and advocates are calling on politicians to reconsider protection measures for the wild dogs which are often considered pests.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2024 Alleged bandit charged after stealing $600,000 worth of Bluey limited edition ‘dollarbucks’ in Sydney NSW police allege 63,000 coins featuring popular TV show character were stolen from a Sydney warehouse
AAP · Aug 6, 2024 Digital parking fines soar as wheels turn to curb rise Ticketless parking fines, criticised for being less fair to motorists, have raised more than $150 million in the past year in NSW as government urges changes.
Top News · Aug 6, 2024 New South Wales Government Orders Return To Office Work New South Wales government mandates public employees to return to office work, sparking debate on work practices post-pandemic.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024 Australian state orders public servants to stop remote working after a newspaper campaign against it Public employees in Australia's most populous state have been told to end remote working in a directive from the premier of New South Wales as he seeks to reverse work-from-home habits established during the pandemic