NSW Govt Proposes New Noise Complaint Reforms In Another Bid To Revive Sydney Nightlife Night-time Economy Minister John Graham said the changes will ease “friction” between venues and neighbours. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 17, 2024
Greater gliders risk being wiped out after drastically undercounted government survey, campaigners say Forest Alliance of NSW report says current regulations are a ‘licence to kill’ endangered species in four state forests where logging is scheduled The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2024
Mysterious tar balls washing ashore force closure of seven beaches in Sydney including Bondi Randwick council started closing its beaches, including Coogee, on Tuesday and neighbouring Waverley council followed suit on Thursday ‘out of precaution’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2024
'He's got to go': union takes hardline on protest right A left-wing union has taken aim at NSW's Labor premier as he also fields discontent from his backbench over moves to curb some protest movements in the state. AAP · Oct 16, 2024
Sydney Opera House to light up in honour of King and Queen after Australian leaders snub visit The iconic structure will light up for four minutes to welcome royal couple The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024
Opera House to be lit up for King after coronation snub The sails of the Opera House will be illuminated with images of past royal visits to Sydney when the King and Queen arrive in the NSW capital. AAP · Oct 15, 2024
Minns backs LGBTQ+ reforms but students and teachers at religious schools could still face discrimination Independent Alex Greenwich says ‘heartbreaking’ to lose his proposed laws governing treatment of gay students and teachers but ‘it’s not over’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024
Anti-Nazi laws could be 'straightened out' after rally Making a Nazi salute is already illegal in NSW, but the premier has vowed to remove any ambiguity in state laws after a white supremacist rally in a small town. AAP · Oct 14, 2024
Gay teachers left exposed to ensure equality laws pass A bill to enable LGBTQI people to be treated equally under many laws for the first time will be stripped of some protections after faith-based pushback. AAP · Oct 14, 2024
Counting to 100: Labor insist preschool target on track Labor is adamant it can open 100 public pre-schools by 2027 but critics are sceptical given the time taken to open the first. AAP · Oct 14, 2024
Public to rub shoulders with royals at Opera House, BBQ King Charles and Queen Camilla will be out and about in Sydney and Canberra, offering fans a chance to catch a glimpse of the royal couple. AAP · Oct 11, 2024
NSW Now Requires Perpetrators With Domestic Violence Charges To Wear Electronic Monitoring Bracelets “These changes will give victim-survivors of domestic and family violence greater peace of mind and support their safety planning while the matter is dealt with in the courts." Pedestrian.tv · Oct 11, 2024
NSW police union pushes back at premier’s suggestion pro-Palestine protests divert resources from crime Police association boss says vast majority of officers at weekend rally were ‘doing user-pay or cancelled rest day’ shifts The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2024
School funding deal still doesn't add up for big states State governments and the education union urge greater federal school funding as the minister looks to pave the way for a new deal in parliament. AAP · Oct 10, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2024 Chris Minns faces backlash from Labor MPs over ‘incredibly dangerous’ push to ban costly protests Exclusive: Anthony D’Adam says civil liberties would be threatened if police could reject rallies based on cost and MPs are afraid to speak out in support of Palestine
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 9, 2024 Pro-Palestine Advocacy Groups Slam NSW Premier’s Calls To Block Protests Due To Costs The premier’s comments show “a troubling disregard for fundamental rights and democracy,” advocates say.
Marie Claire · Oct 8, 2024 Why a Football Star Is Refusing to Attend a BBQ with King Charles The Australian footballer took to social media to explain his decision.
The Canberra Times · Oct 8, 2024 Federal spending on social media ads doubles as government seeks ban Could a cut in government advertising influence the tech giants?
AAP · Oct 8, 2024 Premier faces outcry after flagging limits on protests Muslim faith leaders and the union movement have spoken against the idea of limiting recurring protests that stretch police resources floated by a premier.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2024 Australian teens approaching age limit could be spared from social media ban, ACT leader says Exclusive: Andrew Barr says it ‘doesn’t make sense’ for existing users to be banned for a year or two before regaining access
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2024 ‘Democracy should not be monetised’: unions revolt against Chris Minns’ plan to ban protests based on cost Union leaders criticise NSW premier’s comments advocating police power to prohibit rallies deemed too expensive to patrol
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2024 Afternoon Update: fierce debate over 7 October motion; Oasis to tour Australia; and the great finger bun glow-up Coalition accuses Labor of ‘walking both sides’ of the conflict during fierce debate on a motion condemning the 7 October attack
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2024 NSW premier says police should be able to ban pro-Palestine protests because they are too expensive Critics of Chris Minns say singling out protests as a financial burden ‘completely flies in the face of government obligations under human rights laws’
AAP · Oct 7, 2024 Rights concern as premier flags end to endless protests The drain on police resources from pro-Palestine rallies has been declared unacceptable but rights defenders are warning against any attempt to curb protests.
AAP · Oct 7, 2024 'First light culture' to awaken predicted tourist boom An ambitious tourism target has been set for NSW, but extra capacity and the right branding will be needed to deliver on the goal.