The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

NSW Labor’s tough talk on Eraring undermined by boost to coal royalties

The demise of the coal cap leaves the government little time to secure a deal with Origin Energy to extend the power plant

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023

‘Potentially hazardous material’ found in storeroom at Sydney’s Castle Hill high school

NSW education department says it has secured substance believed to have been used in science experiments in the past

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023

NSW government hikes coal royalties to raise extra $2.7bn

Move comes after Minns government announced plans to engage with the owner of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station to extend its life

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023

NSW soon to decide on Eraring extension but former treasurer says it could cost billions

Matt Kean says previous Coalition government would have had to pay Origin Energy up to $3bn to keep half coal plant open for two years

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023

Morning Mail: Attempt to call off Nauru bribery case; Byron Airbnb cap delay; death at flooded Burning Man

Authorities accused of mishandling Nauru bribery investigation; NSW officials mull over proposed cap on Airbnbs in Byron

The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2023

Modern prime ministers have typically left parliament soon after defeat. So why doesn't Scott Morrison?

With each passing month, Scott Morrison is developing into a post-prime-ministership peculiarity. Well over a year since voters cast him from power, he remains limpet-like in the House of Representatives, defying speculation that he is ready to quit parliament and trigger a byelection in his New South Wales seat of…

The Conversation · Sep 3, 2023

Byron’s proposed 60-day Airbnb cap unlikely to come into effect until next year despite housing crisis

If approved by NSW government, it will apply only to Byron and not other councils struggling amid the statewide housing shortage

The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool C guide

Emerging powers such as Georgia and Fiji will fancy their chances of causing an upset. Can Australia and Wales recapture their best form when it matters?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023

Menindee mass fish deaths symptomatic of degradation of river ecosystem, NSW chief scientist says

Prof Hugh Durrant-Whyte calls for overhaul of environmental regulation to prevent further fish deaths

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023

Former political staffer defends Labor donations made before appointment as NSW transport boss

Secretary Josh Murray tells parliamentary inquiry he made all required disclosures as he detailed more party donations

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023