Judgment day arrives for NSW Labor after 12 years in the political wilderness Though polls have tightened, this is an election Labor expects to win. Anything less will be a disaster for the party The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2023
NSW election: Liberal government’s hopes fade as contest with Labor tightens NSW elections – with a hard to read electoral system – are famous for producing highly variable results across electorates. The New Daily · Mar 24, 2023
Independent office corrects NSW Libs over WestInvest Both major parties say they have the best plan for spending $3 billion in key western Sydney electorates as an independent office says it was misrepresented. AAP · Mar 24, 2023
Afternoon Update: Ken Wyatt warns Liberals on opposing voice; NSW election race wraps up; and ‘city killer’ asteroid to pass us by Former minister for Indigenous Australians says Liberal opposition to voice could add to ‘global perception’ they are a ‘racist party’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2023
Court rules in favour of South West Rocks 'zombie DA' residential development going ahead A NSW court has ruled in favour of a development application lodged 30 years ago at the village of South West Rocks amid concerns that historic plans don't hold up under modern environmental standards. ABC News · Mar 24, 2023
Andy Yin complains to Human Rights Commission after being rejected by Liberal Party as Strathfield candidate for NSW election The Human Rights Commission is investigating a complaint by a high-profile Chinese-Australian, who claims the New South Wales Liberal Party rejected his nomination to run in Saturday's state election on racial grounds. ABC News · Mar 24, 2023
Angry outback town feels abandoned after mass fish kill Frustration and anger is growing in the NSW outback town on Menindee more than a week after millions of fish washed up dead on the Darling-Baaka River AAP · Mar 24, 2023
Man's revenge killing of colleague over council sacking A coroner is investigating gun permit laws after an ex-council worker used a NSW licence to get a shotgun in Victoria to kill a former colleague. AAP · Mar 24, 2023
Greens confident of federal result repeat in NSW The Greens are hoping to hold the balance of power in NSW even as both major parties gun for a clean sweep into government. AAP · Mar 24, 2023
NSW Liberals accuse Climate 200 and teal independent of misleading voters on election corflutes Party launches challenge one day before poll over signs in Manly that tell voters they risked ‘wasting’ their vote The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2023
Police arrest more than 30 people from NSW, Victoria in cross-border crackdown on outlaw bikie gangs Drugs, guns, explosives, and a stolen Harley Davidson are among the items seized by NSW and Victorian police during the four-day operation. ABC News · Mar 24, 2023
NSW election final day of campaigning sees Chris Minns congratulate Dominic Perrottet, but says 'don't vote for him' NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has congratulated the premier on his election campaign, and revealed he "likes" Dominic Perrottet, before urging people not to vote for him. ABC News · Mar 24, 2023
More than half NSW forests lost since 1750 and logging ‘locking in’ species extinction, study finds Exclusive: Report says 435,000 hectares have been degraded through logging since 2000, affecting 244 threatened species The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023
Labor hits winnable seats as Liberals sandbag NSW heartland A day out from the NSW election, both leaders are on a blitz across Sydney as they seek to win over undecided voters and firm up support in key electorates. The New Daily · Mar 23, 2023
ABC News · Mar 23, 2023 Mass fish kill a case of deja vu as Nationals look to win back seat of Barwon in NSW election Four years ago, a mass fish kill was the backdrop for a massive upset in far-west NSW at the state election. Now, the Nationals are dealing with similar events as they try to reclaim the seat of Barwon.
AAP · Mar 23, 2023 Bordertown bikies targeted in police crackdown NSW and Victorian police have arrested 27 people and laid a multiple drugs and weapons charges during a four-day bikie crackdown.
ABC News · Mar 23, 2023 How Sydney became the world's 'most-tolled' city. Or did it? New South Wales Labor leader Chris Minns says Sydney is the "most-tolled city" in the world. Does that check out?
ABC News · Mar 23, 2023 'Successful' homelessness service Together Home facing uncertain future after NSW election It's helped 1,000 rough-sleepers into housing since the COVID-19 pandemic, but community housing advocates say neither major party has committed to making Together Home permanent ahead of this weekend's NSW election.
ABC News · Mar 23, 2023 Everything you need to know about voting in the NSW election Millions of people across New South Wales will head to the polls tomorrow to choose the 58th parliament. Here's everything you need to know about what time the polls close, how to fill in ballot papers and how the decision is decided.
The Conversation · Mar 23, 2023 Want an easy $400 a year? Ditch the gas heater in your home for an electric split system Earlier this month, regulators flagged power price rises in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Like many people, you’re probably wondering how you can minimise the financial pain.
AAP · Mar 23, 2023 Cost of living bites in city and country as NSW votes A day out from the NSW election a survey has revealed the cost of living remains the key issue as voters head to the ballot box.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023 NSW election: Labor’s pledges on domestic violence could affect existing services, PBO warns Parliamentary Budget Office raises concerns that rollout of promised programs could lead to cutting of Legal Aid and police initiatives
The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023 Seats to watch: the NSW election is likely to come down to these key electorates It looks like being close. The Coalition faces threats on a number of fronts but Labor’s path to victory is uncertain
The New Daily · Mar 23, 2023 Glenn Druery: Who’s who in the NSW upper house election race Let's take a stroll through the ballot paper for NSW's Legislative Council election and acquaint ourselves with some of the candidates.
The Conversation · Mar 23, 2023 Why bioplastics won't solve our plastic problems Last month, Victoria banned plastic straws, crockery and polystyrene containers, following similar bans in South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and the ACT. All states and territories in Australia have now banned lightweight single-use plastic bags.