The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

NSW fossil fuel projects approved since Paris agreement set to release 3bn tonnes of emissions

The 23 coal and gas approvals could release six times the greenhouse gas Australia emits in a year, environment group warns

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2022

‘Yelling out for help’: the atrocious conditions inside Australia’s aged care homes

Residents confined to their rooms, buzzers ignored and staff completely overwhelmed. Desperate staff speak up about what happened as Omicron swept through

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2022

Frustrated, frazzled and under siege – Scott Morrison’s faith in himself takes a hit

The prime minister may be bruised and showing hints of self-pity, but his supporters still believe he can win – and so does he

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2022

Chant: 'Clear evidence' spread is slowing

A woman in her seventies from the Singleton local government area was among 31 people to die of the disease in NSW.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 4, 2022

Staff and children in preschool and childcare aren't being protected like in schools. We need a national plan

By late January, more than 400 early learning centres were closed across the country due to the Omicron wave, and many more were running at reduced capacity.

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2022

Great Lakes students discover tropical starfish hundreds of kilometres from its usual range

A group of NSW high school marine science students were out snorkelling when they spotted something unusual. It turned out to be a tropical starfish species, hundreds of kilometres south of its usual range.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2022

NSW Says It Won’t Follow Vic And SA’s Lead To Mandate Boosters For Healthcare Workers

“They are all double-vaccinated and chances are they will proceed to get a booster regardless. They’re health workers and the vast majority would understand the need to get the booster."

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 3, 2022

No NSW schools closed despite 3,000 students, staff testing positive for COVID

More than 3,000 students and teachers tested positive during the first week back but classrooms remained open, with NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell hailing the government's testing program a success.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2022

Eighty-four coronavirus deaths recorded; Morrison backs slow reopening for WA – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2022

Univeristy of Newcastle's newest building gets top marks for sustainability

The University of Newcastle's new Q Building has been awarded a Six Green Star rating in a first for regional New South Wales

Newcastle Herald · Feb 3, 2022