Returning Mitchell eager to make peace with Leniu Latrell Mitchell says he wants to patch things up with new NSW teammate Spencer Leniu after some pointed criticism following the Las Vegas racism scandal. AAP · Jun 17, 2024
'No body, no parole' questioned by wrongfully convicted Lawyers and wrongfully convicted people - including Kathleen Folbigg and Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton - have signed a letter opposing 'no body, no parole laws'. AAP · Jun 17, 2024
'Glass houses': Madge bristles over Qld's Walsh claims Michael Maguire has hit out at accusations from Queensland that NSW were overly aggressive in their treatment of Reece Walsh in Origin I. AAP · Jun 17, 2024
Dutton snatches preferred PM lead in Resolve poll as draft redistributions finished A national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted June 11–15 from a sample of 1,607, gave the Coalition 36% of the primary vote (steady since the May post-budget Resolve poll), Labor 28% (down one), the Greens 14% (up two), One Nation 6% (down one), the UAP 1% (down one), independents… The Conversation · Jun 16, 2024
Renters could be hit in $1.5b 'sneaky' budget tax hike Landlords, holiday-home owners and businesses could be hit with higher taxes in the NSW budget, while $200m has been set aside for homes for regional workers. AAP · Jun 16, 2024
Watson goes from 558-day injury to NSW Origin team Connor Watson endured a nightmare stretch out with a torn patella tendon, but the 558 days on the sidelines have helped him to a NSW State of Origin debut. AAP · Jun 16, 2024
NSW budget pulling every lever to tackle housing crisis A housing-themed NSW budget will deliver hundreds of affordable homes for essential workers as the premier promises to pull every lever to alleviate the crisis. AAP · Jun 16, 2024
‘I lost a part of myself’: hope for answers as Amber Haigh murder trial begins 22 years after she disappeared Robert Samuel Geeves and his wife, Anne Margaret Geeves, are accused in the NSW trial that begins on Monday. They have pleaded not guilty The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2024
Housing to be at the centre of NSW budget, with more homes for those in need Treasurer Daniel Mookhey foreshadows more money for social and affordable housing while lamenting drop in state’s GST share The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2024
Development red tape cut in NSW budget housing plan Homes will be built quicker and more efficiently under a NSW budget plan that will cut red tape, drawing praise from developer groups and housing advocates. AAP · Jun 15, 2024
Conservationists welcome downsized NSW wind farm zone The federal government has given the green light to a downsized offshore wind farm zone stretching along the NSW Illawarra coast, south of Sydney. AAP · Jun 14, 2024
Every dollar precious in souring budget outlook NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey is focussing on funding the basics in his upcoming budget, assuring the public he's treating every dollar as precious. AAP · Jun 14, 2024
Latrell makes Origin case as Souths trounce Broncos Latrell Mitchell has starred in his last match before NSW name their team for State of Origin II, leading South Sydney to a 22-12 win over Brisbane. AAP · Jun 14, 2024
Bid to stop shooting horses from helicopters dismissed A pro-brumby group took the NSW environment minister to court in a bid to stop the aerial culling of brumbies that resumed earlier this year. AAP · Jun 14, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2024 Independent MP Kylea Tink’s electorate of North Sydney to be abolished under AEC proposal New South Wales draft boundaries would also affect the seats of Bennelong and Bradfield, held by Labor and Liberals respectively
AAP · Jun 14, 2024 Origin dark horse Mitch Barnett earns new Warriors deal Mitch Barnett has been rewarded for his career-best form, with the Warriors tying the forward to a two-year contract extension.
AAP · Jun 14, 2024 $140m boost for buses but not enough drivers recruited The NSW budget will include nearly $140 million to upgrade thousands of buses, despite the government lagging on hiring new drivers.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024 Immunisation rates fall among Australia’s vulnerable as experts blame pandemic misinformation and practical barriers Below-target levels come after record highs in 2020, with some areas in NSW, Queensland and WA now showing consistently lower vaccination rates
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024 Afternoon Update: NSW police officers charged with assault of 92-year-old; flu cases surge; and Nasa’s ‘disturbing’ medical drill Alleged assault occurred in Picton in Sydney’s south-west in January. Plus: flu season expected to last several more weeks
AAP · Jun 13, 2024 States face battle to host Matildas' Asian Cup fixtures NSW, Queensland and WA will have to make their case to Football Australia later this year as to why they should be chosen to host the Matildas in the Asian Cup.
AAP · Jun 13, 2024 Cops accused of elder assault as police conduct probed NSW Police are facing scrutiny after two officers were charged with assaulting an elderly man, while another officer awaits sentencing for a fake breath test.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024 Two NSW police officers charged with assaulting 92-year-old man in Sydney Elderly man taken to hospital with a broken elbow and bruising after alleged assault in Picton, police say
AAP · Jun 13, 2024 Mitchell in line for NSW recall as Broncos hatch plot Latrell Mitchell is fresh from a dominant NRL display and can make a strong case to return to the NSW side with another masterclass against Brisbane.
The Conversation · Jun 12, 2024 In some parts of Australia, local roads are falling apart. Here’s an easy federal fix There are local councils in Australia that can’t afford to fix their roads, part of the problem is simply that they aren’t in Australia’s biggest states.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2024 Reports of sexual assault in NSW up 42% in five years, new data reveals Increase could be due to major law reform, such as new affirmative sexual consent laws, expert says