COVID updates: All the coronavirus news you need in the one place — as it happened Get up to speed on the latest coronavirus news happening across the country. ABC News · Feb 1, 2022
Sydney news: Thousands of free hospitality courses offered to ease worker shortage The NSW government will fund 5,000 spots on responsible service of alcohol courses to boost the workforce in the hospitality industry, which has been devastated by COVID-19. ABC News · Feb 1, 2022
Mining turbocharging region's transition We want to remain the powerhouse of NSW, but there's no need to kill our coal mining industry along the way. Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2022
NSW's Blue Mountains could lose World Heritage status if Warragamba dam plan goes ahead: experts Scientific advisers to UNESCO have delivered a scathing assessment of the NSW government's plans to raise Warragamba dam, prompting fears that the Blue Mountains could lose its World Heritage status if the project proceeds. ABC News · Feb 1, 2022
NSW regions face hit to workplace safety Complaints to SafeWork NSW were on track for an all-time high last year while inspections fell, but the government is not planning to expand regional offices. AAP · Feb 1, 2022
NSW COVID numbers trending down In a bid to help the NSW hospitality industry which has been hit hard by Omicron, the government will pay for 5000 responsible service of alcohol courses. AAP · Feb 1, 2022
NSW Health apologises for rural healthcare Senior NSW Health officials have apologised to patients and families who have received substandard care outside cities, saying there are staff shortages. AAP · Feb 1, 2022
NSW to co-fund 1,000 electric vehicle charging stations across the state over four years Treasurer Matt Kean says $171m infrastructure spend is essential: ‘EVs will play a critical role in halving our emissions by 2030’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2022
Ex-Liberal Craig Kelly looks to lure Coalition votes on vaccines As the leader of the United Australia Party, Craig Kelly is hoping to use his anti-vaccination platform and the lure of preference deals as a dividing line. The New Daily · Feb 1, 2022
If You’re Longing For A Cheeky Toe-Dip And Splash, Here Are The Best Aussie Beaches Of 2022 Tourism Australia has revealed the 20 best Aussie beaches for 2022 so take notes budgie smuggler-wearing adventurers. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 1, 2022
Gladys Berejiklian called Scott Morrison a ‘horrible’ and untrustworthy person in leaked texts – report Former NSW premier says she has ‘no recollection of such messages’ while prime minister states he doesn’t agree with their content The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2022
Berejiklian: Morrison a "horrible, horrible person" Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian and a current Liberal cabinet member attacked the prime minister in a leaked text exchange, according to the Ten Network. AAP · Feb 1, 2022
Gladys Berejiklian has 'no recollection' of calling Scott Morrison 'horrible, horrible' person in text message Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she has no recollection of calling Scott Morrison a "horrible, horrible person" in texts to another senior Liberal. ABC News · Feb 1, 2022
Elective surgery back in Hunter as COVID numbers stabilise The Hunter's grim COVID-19 death toll continued to climb on Tuesday as the NSW government announced the return of non-urgent elective surgery. Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2022
AAP · Feb 1, 2022 Gang of girls burn, bind and beat boy A group of girls in country NSW robbed a 13-year-old schoolmate of his phone before violently assaulting him with fists, knees and a cigarette lighter.
AAP · Feb 1, 2022 NSW govt urged to dump 'silly' COVID bill A NSW government plan to remove the presumption that COVID-positive workers in certain industries caught the virus at work will undermine workers, Labor says.
AAP · Feb 1, 2022 Top cop elects for small town ceremony NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb returned to her old school in Boorowa for her swearing-in ceremony, paying tribute to the country community that shaped her.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2022 Leading Liberal candidate Jane Buncle quits Warringah race, leaving ‘Tony Abbott 2.0’ to contest seat Local Liberals concede Zali Steggall is likely to retain seat as multiple candidates withdraw over party’s NSW preselection crisis
The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2022 Ping-pong tables and free transit: plan to re-energise Sydney’s city centre NSW government to consider ambitious plan to make the city centre a safer and more appealing destination
AAP · Feb 1, 2022 Attack on NSW hospital staff a 'one-off' Security measures at hospitals on the NSW mid-north coast have been beefed-up after a violent assault on health care staff at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.
ABC News · Jan 31, 2022 Hunter resident group says wind farms not welcome as valley faces coal-free future Everyone from industry groups and governments to environmentalists is asking: In the Hunter, what comes after coal? Not wind farms, according to a group of landholders.
ABC News · Jan 31, 2022 NSW records 30 COVID-19 deaths, non-urgent elective surgery to resume With hospital admissions stabilising, the NSW government says it can resume non-urgent elective surgeries which have been suspended for just under a month due to the Omicron wave.
AAP · Jan 31, 2022 Labor accused of 'humiliating' gas switch Labor has changed its tune and backs building a new gas-fired plant in NSW on the condition it runs completely on green hydrogen by the decade's end.
ABC News · Jan 31, 2022 Sydney news: Schools welcome back students for term one Schools across the state are welcoming back students and are relying on rapid antigen tests and ventilation to keep children safe.
ABC News · Jan 31, 2022 Why The Rubens lead singer Sam Margin was forced to turn to charity during the pandemic Sam Margin is used to performing in front of thousands of people as lead singer of The Rubens, but when COVID-19 meant that stopped, his finances quickly dried up too.