Loo breaks a luxury for swamped regional doctors Some doctors are too busy to go to the toilet during long shifts and warn a "vicious cycle of burnout" means worse patient care, as they fight for better pay. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
New Liberal candidate for Whitlam claimed ‘Marxist brainwashing’ happening at Australian schools Nathaniel Smith, previously a NSW state MP, is a member of the party’s religious conservative faction The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025
Why Wallabies prop almost rang the Bell on rugby career Wallabies prop Angus Bell has revealed he almost retired last year as he prepares to join the NSW 50-game club in the Waratahs' home clash with the Chiefs. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
With a drip in his arm, this patient came out of a Sydney hospital to support striking doctors Tuesday is the first of three days of industrial action being taken by public sector doctors in NSW The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025
Doctor covering 150 patients pleads for fair treatment Henry Crayton worked 135 hours in the past fortnight with just one day off, covering 150 patients per shift - and he's not alone in wanting better treatment. AAP · Apr 7, 2025
Why are doctors striking in NSW – and will it affect your hospital visit? The doctors’ union has called a strike from Tuesday to Thursday this week amid breakdowns in pay negotiations with the NSW government. Here’s what you need to know The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2025
NSW police officer signed NDA with AFP over Sydney caravan ‘fake terrorism’ plot NSW parliamentary inquiry hears ‘extraordinary’ revelation that motivation of overseas mastermind was kept secret due to non-disclosure agreement The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2025
Liberal Party Dumps NSW Candidate Who Believes Women Shouldn’t Serve In Combat For The ADF Ben Britton made comments on a fringe right-wing podcast which didn’t align with official Liberal positions. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 6, 2025
Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism A senior police officer resisted describing a hoax explosive-laden caravan as a "criminal con job", saying it was anti-Semitic regardless of motivation. AAP · Apr 6, 2025
Mall stabbing inquest to cover 'insensitive' reporting An inquest into a deadly stabbing rampage in a shopping centre has been expanded to the media coverage of the tragedy and its impact on the victims' families. AAP · Apr 6, 2025
Strike 'dangerous for patients', risky for doctors The risk of doctors striking is proving difficult to forecast but surgery cancellations and understaffed emergency departments are expected. AAP · Apr 6, 2025
Waratahs, Reds to clash in Super Rugby Women's decider The Reds are eyeing their first Super Rugby Women's title after an amazing 54-40 semi-final win over Fijian Drua to set up a clash with the NSW Waratahs. AAP · Apr 6, 2025
Coalition dumps Liberal candidate who said women should not serve in ADF combat roles Ben Britton, who was running as the candidate for Whitlam in NSW, has been removed from the Liberal party’s website The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2025
Five tries in 15 minutes: Waratahs fold in heavy loss The NSW Waratahs have suffered another second-half collapse to lose their Super Rugby Pacific clash to Moana Pasifika 45-28 in Auckland. AAP · Apr 5, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2025 Daylight saving is about to end – and businesses on NSW-Queensland border are celebrating When clocks go back it means clarity on opening hours and reservation times for customers between states, Tweed Heads cafe owner says
The Conversation · Apr 4, 2025 Heroin found in cocaine and ‘ice’, and snorting a line can be lethal Authorities in New South Wales and Victoria have been warning the public about worrying cases of heroin overdoses after people thought they had taken cocaine or methamphetamine.
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 4, 2025 New Report Recommends Scrapping Sniffer Dogs At Festivals & Revisiting Drug Driving Laws A landmark drug report has also proposed legislating a legal defence for NSW drivers caught with medicinal cannabis.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2025 ‘This has been a long road’: relief and excitement as NSW ban on gay conversion practices comes into effect ‘You’re not broken. You do not need fixing,’ attorney general says in welcoming legislation that makes LGBTQ+ conversion practices punishable by jail time
AAP · Apr 3, 2025 Reformers back drug summit on sniffer dogs and driving Banning strip searches and sniffer dogs at festivals are good first steps towards drug reform but advocates want a quicker and more ambitious overhaul.
AAP · Apr 3, 2025 Women want street lights, phone service and health care A survey of women across NSW has identified the major issues they face in healthcare, personal safety and housing.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2025 Rethink use of sniffer dogs and strip-searches at music festivals, drug summit urges NSW government Strong summit support for drug decriminalisation in favour of a health approach did not result in a recommendation from co-chairs
The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2025 NSW prosecutors appeal no-jail sentence for Kristian White over manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland Office of Director of Public Prosecutions calls former police officer’s two-year community corrections order inadequate
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 3, 2025 NSW Govt Admits To Unlawfully Strip-Searching A Woman At Splendour In 2018 A trial into unlawful searches across NSW music festivals is slated for next month.
AAP · Apr 2, 2025 Foster kids in safer homes after 'cage to cage' life Children in one state's care system are no longer staying in motels and caravan parks after reports and inquiries revealed horror stories from youth in crisis.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025 ‘Australia is a landlord’s market’: rents still at record high despite slow growth, report shows Kingsford Smith, Bradfield, Sydney and Warringah in New South Wales and Fadden in Queensland are the five most expensive electorates, data shows