Rural fire boss to retire after five years in charge Veteran NSW Rural Fire Service commissioner Rob Rogers will retire after the upcoming bushfire season following more than 40 years with the agency. AAP · Jul 11, 2024
Councils ranked on housing approvals to speed building Local council performance in approving housing development has been ranked in a "league table" as part of government efforts to accelerate home construction. AAP · Jul 10, 2024
Anger over delay to end of no-grounds evictions in NSW as renters face ‘perfect storm’ Premier Chris Minns says government is still ‘grappling’ with issue that has already been outlawed in most states The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2024
Amber Haigh was placed in ‘cargo’ section of car to meet ambulance, court hears Nurse tells NSW supreme court murder trial she offered to let Haigh wait in a spare bedroom but the offer was rejected by Robert Geeves The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2024
Why Queensland jeers won't stop NSW's back-fence Spence Queensland have been warned against trying to put Spencer Leniu off his Origin game, with teammate Liam Martin saying it'll only make the NSW prop run harder. AAP · Jul 10, 2024
Intervention flagged in 'over the top' city speed drop A plan to lower speed limits in central Sydney has prompted calls for the NSW government to intervene as the premier warns it's not a country town. AAP · Jul 10, 2024
NSW Is Banning Shops From Opening On ANZAC Day & Folks Are Already Pointing Out The Hypocrisy The NSW Government has announced changes to the opening hours of retail stores on ANZAC Day, which some people are slamming. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 10, 2024
NSW premier hosing down greyhound racing ban before inquiry a ‘mockery’, Animal Justice MP says Emma Hurst blasts ‘absurd turn of events’ and calls for public reassurance after damning allegations dog deaths are higher than thought The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2024
Greyhound welfare claims dog embattled racing industry The greyhound industry is in fresh turmoil with an investigation looming into claims deaths were hidden and dogs pushed to race at levels causing injuries. AAP · Jul 9, 2024
Anzac Day trade ban to end 'creeping commercialisation' NSW is extending its Anzac Day trading bans to cover the full day, but retailers say the move is out of step with what staff and shoppers want. AAP · Jul 9, 2024
Is coal’s recent revival in Australia’s energy mix just a blip or something more? Australia’s electricity sector was fast to cut carbon pollution due to renewables as alternatives to coal and gas – until lately The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2024
'Life flashed before my eyes': Luai laughs off rescue Five-eighth Jarome Luai has been rescued by a lifeguard after going out in a wave pool during a surfing session in NSW State of Origin camp. AAP · Jul 9, 2024
First mini-cities revealed in fast-tracked housing plan The initial sites NSW will prioritise for blanket rezoning around transport hubs have been revealed as the government claims progress on its housing targets. AAP · Jul 9, 2024
Man killed in car park stabbing, 27yo arrested A man has been arrested after a fatal stabbing at a car park in southern NSW. AAP · Jul 8, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2024 Blockade Australia climate activist sentenced to three months in jail over Port of Newcastle protest Laura Davy, who travelled from Tasmania to take part in a protest at a coal terminal, will appeal prison sentence
AAP · Jul 8, 2024 Former prison guard who raped women has appeal rejected A former NSW prison guard sentenced to more than two decades in jail for sexually assaulting nine women has lost a bid to overturn his conviction and sentence.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2024 Deaths of three children in Lalor Park house fire leaves NSW with ‘deep wound’, premier says Chris Minns says children’s father who allegedly tried to impede rescuers will likely face ‘most serious charges on offer’
The Conversation · Jul 7, 2024 Does going to a selective school make you more likely to go to uni, get a job and be satisfied in life? Next month, thousands of students and their families will find out whether they have been offered a place in Year 7 at a selective high school in New South Wales.
AAP · Jul 7, 2024 Coalition makes minor gains, trails Labor overall: poll The federal coalition has made some gains on Labor but still trails the government overall, a new poll shows.
AAP · Jul 7, 2024 Two bodies found near rocks at NSW beach Authorities are working to identify the bodies of two people found during a marine search operation after being called to a Sydney beach.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2024 Blockade Australia plans more climate protests disrupting Newcastle trains, saying disobedience is the only option NSW government condemns ‘reckless’ actions in Hunter region as more than 200 rail services cancelled and 26 people arrested since 25 June
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2024 The Greens have proposed a truth and justice commission. What is it and how would it work? The plan is to start a national truth-telling process about ‘historic and ongoing’ injustices against Indigenous Australians. Here’s what it would entail
AAP · Jul 6, 2024 Old apartment blocks struggling to support EV take-up More Australians are buying electric cars but experts warn millions of apartment dwellers may delay making purchases if they can't charge the vehicles at home.
AAP · Jul 6, 2024 Mitchell set to miss Origin III with foot injury NSW have been left weighing up potential options to replace Latrell Mitchell, with the superstar Blues centre likely to be ruled out of State of Origin III.
AAP · Jul 6, 2024 Siosifa Talakai ban brings more pain for Cronulla Cronulla have lost five of their last six games and are now set to lose former NSW representative Siosifa Talakai for a week.