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The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

ACT eases restrictions but warnings of winter ahead

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has not ruled out reintroducing restrictions if the situation worsens.

The Canberra Times

ACT's virus decisions at the mercy of NSW

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has repeatedly said the "ACT is an island within NSW".

The Canberra Times

'Biggest mistake': Driver accused of fleeing, dumping truck after crash

A Tasmanian man has been extradited to face a NSW court over allegations he fled the scene of a highway crash.

The Canberra Times

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Joy as virus restrictions ease, for now

Victoria has recorded 20 COVID-19 deaths and NSW 12 as residents in those states and the ACT enjoy greater freedoms after many restrictions were scrapped.

AAP

Clean energy companies plea for government ‘not to get in the way’ of renewable shift

As Australia’s largest coal-fired plant announces an early closure, groups say government intervention in market ‘undermines confidence’

The Guardian - AU

NSW govt bids to block rail worker strike

The NSW government's train operators are looking to stop rail workers from taking planned industrial action which could "harm business and the NSW economy".

AAP

NSW Police launch internal investigation after revelations about former commissioner Mick Fuller

The NSW Police Force has launched an internal investigation into the ABC's revelations about the horseracing interests of former commissioner Mick Fuller and senior officers.

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Amazon Flex drivers in NSW win minimum hourly pay rate

Transport Workers Union says decision that Amazon Flex must pay delivery drivers a minimum rate is a world first

The Guardian - AU

NSW courier contractors win pay rise

Couriers using their own vehicles to deliver packages on behalf of multinational logistics giants will receive a pay rise in NSW over the next three years.

AAP

Hermit kingdom no longer: Western Australia to open borders after two years

Western Australia, the mining-heavy state that has held firm on strict borders controls for two years, said it will be reopening to triple vaccinated visitors after deciding it can cope with the Omicron outbreak.

Reuters

Rainbird has NSW struggling in shield

New South Wales have lost early wickets in their key Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania after Sam Rainbird produced early fireworks with the ball.

AAP

'Cautiously optimistic' Canberra to ease COVID restrictions from tonight

The restrictions will be eased from 6pm on Friday night.

The Canberra Times

New mum's cry for help set to echo through New South Wales parliament

Post-natal depression and psychosis were not enough to get this new mum the help she needed. Now she is taking matters into her own hands.

ABC News

ACT to ease Covid restrictions; Bob Katter decries ‘super sneaky’ passing of firearms bill – as it happened

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NSW Liberals weigh up federal intervention

The NSW division of the Liberal Party is weighing up how to respond to a federal executive ultimatum which goes beyond what the state executive requested.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Covid restrictions ease in NSW and Victoria, Biden warns on Ukraine, calls for calm after shark attack

Friday: Restrictions introduced to curb the spread of Omicron, including bans on singing and dancing, will be eased over the next week in NSW and Victoria. Plus: how we can repel threats to Australian democracy

The Canberra Times

Dancing queens rejoice: COVID restrictions are easing in NSW

If you've missed hitting the dance floor with your mates - this weekend is the opportunity to get your fix.

The Canberra Times

CHO's public briefings cut back through ACT's high Omicron wave

Dr Kerryn Coleman has addressed just two press conferences since December 23.

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NSW reports 9243 cases, restrictions ease

Another 15 deaths have been reported in NSW as the government is urged to keep RATs in schools and business groups welcome the easing of several restrictions.

The Guardian - AU

The early closure of Australia’s biggest coal plant caught Angus Taylor by surprise – but it shouldn’t have

The shift to a grid that runs on renewables is a manageable transformation, but the federal government’s approach still frustrates

The Guardian - AU

NSW encouraged to follow Victoria’s lead and extend rapid Covid testing in schools

Burnet Institute modelling suggests rapid testing has prevented 21,000 Covid cases in Victorian schools

AAP

Industry calls for unified COVID-19 rules

As jurisdictions ease their COVID measures, leading industry groups have called for states and territories to be on the same page when it comes to restrictions.

The Canberra Times

ACT to announce changes to restrictions following NSW and Victoria

Both NSW and Victoria have scrapped density limits in hospitality venues.

The Canberra Times

New podcast reveals the dark history at Cooma jail

It began as a tip off from a friend. In the 1950s and 60s regional New South Wales had been home to the world's only homosexual prison.

The Independent UK

Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach shut after city’s first fatal shark attack in almost 60 years

But beach closures did not prevent defiant beachgoers from returning to water

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