Two Australian states make public transport free as soaring fuel prices hit commuters NSW refuses to ‘go down the path of free transport’ The Independent UK · Mar 29
Regional Australians on the fuel crisis: ‘Every morning I wake to see the price has gone up’ For tractors, trucks, power generators and cars that take children to school, the bush is reliant on diesel – but it’s rapidly becoming unaffordable The Guardian - AU · Mar 28
Some NSW Petrol Stations Are Imposing Caps on Fuel Purchases as Demand Surges Some petrol stations in New South Wales have imposed caps on fuel purchases amid the ongoing fuel crisis that has affected supply. International Business Times · Mar 27
Waratahs create 'special moment' edging out Brumbies Young gun Sid Harvey has slotted three late penalty goals to help the NSW Waratahs overcome their demons and beat bitter rivals the Brumbies in Canberra. AAP · Mar 27
Lawyers criticise ‘extreme’ arrest of Isaac Herzog protester after NSW police release video The 42-year-old is the 26th person charged after February rally against Israeli president that led to violent clashes between police and protesters The Guardian - AU · Mar 27
‘Drive-off’ fuel thefts cost $80 million even before the war – and they’re heading up With petrol and diesel prices soaring, we’re hearing more reports of alleged fuel thefts from petrol stations, farms, trucks and even parked cars. The Conversation · Mar 26
Swapping the car for a bike and seeing loved ones less: how the fuel crisis is affecting Australians We asked Guardian Australia readers how they are affected by surging petrol prices and shortages. Here’s what they told us The Guardian - AU · Mar 25
Third man charged with murder over alleged kidnapping and killing of Sydney man Chris Baghsarian Man arrested in Seven Hills on Wednesday ‘one of the principal offenders’, NSW police allege The Guardian - AU · Mar 24
Man extradited to face historical armed robbery charges Alexander Robert MacDonald is behind bars facing 30-year-old bank robbery and hostage-taking charges after being extradited interstate. AAP · Mar 24
Commissions for strata managers should be banned ‘sooner rather than later’, NSW productivity commissioner says Peter Achterstraat says protections are essential as apartments increasingly become ‘the only place people can afford to buy’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 24
Petrol prices are rising, but Australians don’t appear to be driving less or taking public transport more – yet Vehicle numbers on key Sydney and Melbourne roads hold steady, as calls grow for free or cheaper public transport to encourage people to drive less The Guardian - AU · Mar 24
‘We consider every mile we drive’: how fuel shortages are affecting readers worldwide From a shop owner in India to a community worker in New South Wales, rising fuel prices are forcing people to ration oil usage The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
Critics slam 'ham-fisted' plan to crack down on e-bikes Critics have blasted nationwide moves to clamp down on e‑scooters and e‑bikes through tough legislative reforms, dismissing them as "ham-fisted". AAP · Mar 23
Australia Post hikes delivery companies’ fuel surcharge – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 23
International Business Times · Mar 23 More Than 100 Service Stations in NSW Run Out of Diesel, But Work-From-Home Mandate Unlikely Public transport fare reduction and work-from-home mandates are unlikely to be passed even as more service stations run out of diesel.
AAP · Mar 22 Killing off gas low-hanging fruit for climate goals An economy-wide gas reduction target has been billed as an easy pathway to cut emissions and improve energy security in NSW.
AAP · Mar 22 Rideshare drivers on notice over offensive behaviour Many women are reporting unwanted conversation, being asked personal and sexual questions and staring by the driver in rideshare vehicles and taxis.
AAP · Mar 21 Waratahs blow it to suffer Super Rugby Pacific Blues The NSW Waratahs have been left to lament squandering half a dozen try-scoring chances in a 35-20 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Blues in Sydney.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20 Police planned to disperse Isaac Herzog protest in Sydney if crowd hit 6,000, encrypted messages suggest Senior public servant wrote ‘police will be dispersing them if numbers exceed capacity’ while premier says protesters confronted after attempting to march
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20 When does daylight saving end in Australia, and do clocks go back or forward in April? Here’s when the time will change Early on Sunday 5 April, clocks will go back one hour as daylight savings ends in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and ACT. Here’s what you need to know, and how it will affect you
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20 NSW will continue to greenlight coalmine expansions – ignoring a warning from its own climate agency Minns Labor government criticised over strategy as no new mines have been proposed for several years
AAP · Mar 19 Mining state's tax rebate watered down under new plan After years of furious attempts to end a sweetheart Morrison-era deal, eastern states appear to have gained ground in reducing WA's GST windfall.
AAP · Mar 19 No new mines but coal expansions given green light Large-scale coal mine expansions will continue to be approved under a new state policy despite concerns from its own carbon emissions commission.
AAP · Mar 19 Power bill relief on the cards as wholesale prices fall Power bill saving of up to $200 can be anticipated for some customers next financial year under proposed safety net prices.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 18 Damning audit finds NSW prison programs have ‘little to no impact’ on reoffending rates for Indigenous people But we know what does work, says the man who runs Sydney’s Rainbow Lodge, which offers psychological support, mentoring and a bed outside jail