NSW needs to 'catch up' on mental health services NSW has fallen behind other states on mental health care and will take a significant funding boost to meet the needs of patients, a parliamentary inquiry heard. AAP · Oct 16, 2023
NSW government axes dozens of environmental roles in ‘backward step’ Exclusive: Coalition accuses Labor of hypocrisy and says delay in rewarding farmers to protect nature is a ‘disgrace’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2023
Farmer says 'it's all starting again' as dams run dry With the effects of El Nino already being felt a leading rural charity says they're already seeing a marked increase in demand for their services. AAP · Oct 14, 2023
'Terrible tragedy': firefighter dies in northern NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Rob Rogers and Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib have described the death of a firefighter on the job as a tragedy. AAP · Oct 14, 2023
Mobile phone cameras to be used to monitor seatbelt use Cameras rolled out three years ago across NSW to check if drivers are using their phones behind the wheel will also enforce seatbelt use. AAP · Oct 13, 2023
Australians march for Palestine as tensions mount Australians have gathered in support of Palestine as authorities in NSW defend the decision to use "extraordinary powers" for more planned protests. AAP · Oct 13, 2023
'Extinction risk': federal backing for feral horse cull A federal inquiry says NSW must allow the aerial culling of brumbies in the Australian Alps, saying they pose an immediate extinction risk for native species. AAP · Oct 13, 2023
Feral horses in NSW should be culled using aerial shooting, Senate inquiry says State laws protecting brumbies from culling have led to a growing population damaging the environment in the Australian Alps, committee says The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023
Afternoon Update: 1.1 million residents of Gaza told to relocate south; NSW police criticised over protest threat; and New Zealand election countdown Palestinians fear the Israeli relocation directive could be a precursor to a ground offensive The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023
Consultants' 'bang for buck' questioned on Sydney Metro The use of private consultants on the embattled Metro West project in western Sydney has come under scrutiny at a NSW parliamentary inquiry. AAP · Oct 13, 2023
Sydney police plan to use ‘extraordinary’ powers to search pro-Palestinian protesters and demand ID NSW police could ‘lock city down’ for Hyde Park rally but commissioner says force won’t go that far The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023
FFS: ‘Sovereign Citizens’ Found Guilty Of Damaging Uluru Cave Art With Oily Hand Prints Two NSW men have been fined almost $9000 each for using oily hands to damage sacred cave art at Uluru. The ABC reported the two men, Shawn Bartley and Richard Jarrett, were charged with a string of offences relating to an incident in 2022. Both men claim to be “sovereign… Pedestrian.tv · Oct 12, 2023
Morning Mail: no campaign’s secret ‘clout’, Gaza food and water fears, another World Cup loss for Australia Investigation reveals depth of links with rightwing strategy firm, while rights advocates criticise NSW over treatment of pro-Palestinian protests The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023
Police consider ‘extraordinary’ powers for rally – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023 Hunter Valley crash: NSW government urged to roll out 80km/h speed limit to all buses Rule that applies to school buses with standing passengers should be applied across all services, taskforce says
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023 Experts slam ‘disproportionate’ NSW approach to pro-Palestine rallies as government threatens ‘full force’ of law Human Rights Law Centre’s Alice Drury says response from police and government to rallies sets ‘very dangerous precedent’
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 NSW assured Eraring lifeline won't kill climate goals Keeping Australia's largest coal power plant open won't shut the door on NSW achieving its legislated carbon emissions targets, the government says.
The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023 For generations, killer whales and First Nations hunted whales together. Now we suspect the orca group has gone extinct For generations, the Thaua people worked with killer whales to hunt large whales in the water of Twofold Bay, on the southern coast of New South Wales. Killer whales – commonly known as orcas – would herd their giant prey into shallower waters where hunters could spear them. Humans would get…
The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023 Sydney pro-Palestine march replaced with ‘static demonstration’ at Hyde Park Organisers say they will still be ‘loud and proud’ on Sunday but have changed plans after premier Chris Minns vowed to stop any protests
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 Maguire poised to take over as NSW Origin coach Michael Maguire is in line to take over as NSW State of Origin coach, after being offered a one-year deal to replace Brad Fittler.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023 Morning Mail: Albanese’s vow to Jewish community, Gaza power failure, Cheng Lei’s joyous homecoming The prime minister says ‘hateful prejudice’ has no place in Australia, and committed to keep Australian Jews safe
The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023 A successful energy transition depends on managing when people use power. So how do we make demand more flexible? Energy security concerns are mounting as renewable projects and transmission lines are delayed.
AAP · Oct 11, 2023 NSW service diverts more than 1000 a month from EDs Nurses and paramedics from across Australia are being sought to help expand a fledgling NSW service that's proven vital in reducing the strain on hospitals.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023 These HSC exam questions stumped some NSW students. How would you fare? First English paper prompts one student to ask ‘What the hell was that?’ – and others are moved to post pictures of apricots next to crying emojis
AAP · Oct 11, 2023 Aussie Volkanovski answers late SOS for UFC showdown UFC fighter Alexander Volkanovski has taken up a last-minute offer to challenge Islam Makhachev for the lightweight belt, in a rematch of his February defeat.