Wait list grows for social housing in NSW The number of people on the waiting list for social housing in NSW has increased for the first time in six years. AAP · Jan 5, 2023
Three reasons why Melbourne’s population will overtake Sydney’s within a decade The Victorian capital is forecast to become Australia’s most populous city by 2032. So what’s driving this shift? The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2023
Top minister backs national health remedy An initiative by state leaders to strengthen GP access and other health systems through national reform has been welcomed by the federal government. AAP · Jan 5, 2023
Unions NSW splits from Labor on cashless gaming to stop 'scourge on society' In a rare move, the top union boss in NSW is siding with the Coalition government on major gambling reform, urging Labor not to play politics with the working class. ABC News · Jan 5, 2023
Expert warns 'discriminatory' COVID-19 testing policy will deter Chinese travellers From midnight, Australia joins a growing number of countries imposing new COVID-19 travel restrictions on people arriving from China, but experts say it is neither fair nor necessary. ABC News · Jan 3, 2023
NSW government pledges half a billion dollars to fix potholes on flood-damaged on roads Councils will soon get access to a $500 million pool to repair hundreds of thousands of potholes on NSW roads. ABC News · Jan 2, 2023
Our most read stories of 2022 start off bleak, but there's good news in there, too There were still key moments where Canberrans came together, showing the community spirit that defines the capital. The Canberra Times · Dec 30, 2022
NSW premier hails more Lib women on ballot NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he's pleased with the results of a drawn-out internal battle that assures Liberal women will be elected to the upper house. AAP · Dec 28, 2022
Paid ticketing for Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks to end if Labor wins 2023 election The New South Wales opposition is promising to overturn an unpopular decision to charge admission to watch the Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks at some harbourside locations, arguing it's a "fundamental" experience that should be free. ABC News · Dec 28, 2022
Four deaths in NSW waters over Christmas Four people have lost their lives in NSW waterways over Christmas, following the death of a man in his 60s in a scuba diving incident at Lake Macquarie. AAP · Dec 28, 2022
New South Wales Liberals avoid messy preselection fight, strike deal on women-focused upper house ticket The New South Wales Liberals strike a deal for gender parity on its upper house ticket ahead of next year's state election, just days after a first attempt was struck down in a blow to Premier Dominic Perrottet, leaving some members of the party feeling "disgusted" by the selection process. ABC News · Dec 27, 2022
Sydneysiders celebrate Christmas at the beach as iconic lunch for homeless returns to Kings Cross After COVID-19 impacted last year's Christmas celebrations, thousands flock to beaches across the city, as the Wayside Chapel once again hosts its Kings Cross street party. ABC News · Dec 25, 2022
NSW Liberal factions dump Dominic Perrottet's gender parity ticket selections in last-minute move A factional deal to have gender parity on the Liberal upper house ticket for the upcoming New South Wales election has been scrapped due to internal tensions. ABC News · Dec 22, 2022
Federal clean energy deal worth $8b: coal and gas cap debate in parliament Hunter-Central Coast REZ and Sydney Ring - Hunter Transmission Project are included in the agreement. Newcastle Herald · Dec 20, 2022
AAP · Dec 20, 2022 Fed-NSW deal firms up future renewables The Albanese government has committed almost $8 billion in a deal to unlock renewable energy zones and connect Snowy hydro-electricity to the east coast grid.
AAP · Dec 20, 2022 NSW passes bill to help curb power prices NSW parliament has passed laws empowering the Commonwealth's national energy plan, which will lead to lower power bills for Australian households.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 20, 2022 Governments strike $7.8bn deal to connect Snowy 2.0 and NSW renewable zones to the grid ‘Rewiring the nation’ plan expected to create ‘thousands’ of jobs under state and federal commitment
AAP · Dec 20, 2022 McGowan reignites GST feud with NSW Western Australia's premier has poured scorn on the NSW government's fiscal management in a press conference alongside Labor hopeful Chris Minns.
AAP · Dec 19, 2022 Pre-Xmas sitting to help ease power bills The NSW parliament will sit four days out from Christmas to pass legislation to empower the Commonwealth's bill-busting national energy plan.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2022 NSW moves to raise taxes on casino poker machines amid push for gambling reform Government proposal comes after clubs lobby criticised the lower rate imposed on casino operators
ABC News · Dec 15, 2022 Wollongong clubs launch gambling OK2PLAY app as debate over cashless gaming cards builds Four of Illawarra's largest clubs have launched a new program asking gamblers to confirm if they are OK to play before they start gaming.
AAP · Dec 15, 2022 Perrottet 'open' to nuclear energy in NSW The NSW premier says he is open to all options for energy, after his treasurer referred to small nuclear reactors as exciting.
AAP · Dec 15, 2022 No date for NSW energy relief laws No date has been set for NSW Parliament to reconvene to pass laws which would empower the commonwealth's proposed energy measures.
ABC News · Dec 14, 2022 Nathaniel Train in contact with family weeks before Queensland police shooting at Wieambilla The former principal's sudden silence in October prompted a missing person report, which led police officers to the property where they were killed.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 14, 2022 HSC 2022: The five Hunter students who couldn't be beaten "I feel really proud of myself and relieved that all of the hard work paid off."