Housing and health among the winners in NSW spending splash Revenue is also expected to increase on the back of projected rises in GST revenue, mineral royalties, payroll and land taxes. Newcastle Herald · Jun 21, 2022
Sydney news: NSW Police target increasing knife crime among young people MORNING BRIEFING: Police seize more than 110 knives, 21 firearms and charge 232 people as part of a statewide blitz on knife-related crime. ABC News · Jun 20, 2022
'Reform' budget for NSW ahead of election After more than a decade in power, the NSW coalition government has delivered a "transformational" budget as it prepares for an election in nine months. AAP · Jun 20, 2022
NSW government urged to act on rental crisis and social housing ahead of state budget Despite pleas from advocates to lift investment, government focused on ‘upgrading’ and ‘maintenance’ of current public housing The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2022
Chris Bowen says states can decide how to provide backup energy generation but must meet 2030 target The Energy Security Board recommends paying generators to keep extra capacity in the national grid to reduce the risk of blackouts The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2022
Inquiry to probe John Barilaro’s appointment to $500,000-a-year trade role he created while in government NSW ministers say former deputy premier is qualified for trade and investment commissioner job and proper process has been followed The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2022
NSW prepares budget for families, women Treasurer Matt Kean will release a big-spending budget, including measures worth more than $30 billion, to set the state up for a "brighter future". AAP · Jun 20, 2022
High-line walkway plan for Circular Quay Sydney's much maligned Circular Quay will undergo a major facelift as the NSW government commits $216 million towards the long-term plan for the iconic vista. AAP · Jun 19, 2022
State government unveils $500m plan to unlock NSW housing supply A day after announcing a shared equity scheme to match the Labor federal government's program, the Perrottet government on Monday confirmed its push to accelerate housing infrastructure. Newcastle Herald · Jun 19, 2022
Aboriginal flag to fly on Sydney Harbour NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced a 2022-23 budget commitment to have an Aboriginal flag fly permanently on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. AAP · Jun 18, 2022
Matt Kean’s budget is all about women – but is it also about the future of the Liberals? NSW treasurer hopes ambitious reforms and spending will show voters ‘generational change’ in a 12-year-old government The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2022
Energy regulators had their hands full keeping the lights on this week – but the next crisis might not be far off Aemo was still issuing alerts on Saturday morning as system reaches limit The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022
Billions in NSW budget for Premier's social agenda a bid to appeal to disaffected Coalition voters, expert says Days out from the state budget, billions of dollars have already being committed to social issues, in what an expert says is Premier Dominic Perrottet learning from the federal poll ahead of next year's state election. ABC News · Jun 17, 2022
CCTV for NSW parks in women's safety push The NSW government has announced a suite of measures to improve women's safety and combat workplace harassment to be funded in Tuesday's budget AAP · Jun 17, 2022
ABC News · Jun 17, 2022 NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean granted temporary emergency powers to force coal to electricity generators NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean says the temporary powers are part of a "toolkit" in case he needs to act to secure the state's energy supply.
AAP · Jun 16, 2022 NSW energy supply 'much healthier': govt NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has downplayed energy problems in the state after being handed crisis powers to shore up supply and prevent outages.
ABC News · Jun 16, 2022 Sydney news: NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean granted emergency powers to direct coal to fuel electricity generators MORNING BRIEFING: The powers, which the NSW Governor granted to Matt Kean on Thursday night, are understand to have been sought as a "precautionary measure" to ensure the state's electricity supply.
ABC News · Jun 16, 2022 The Loop: National cabinet set to meet today, Russia sanctions more Australians, Rabbitohs get flogged It's Friday. Finish your week in The Loop.
AAP · Jun 16, 2022 $180m for NSW marine management The NSW government will commit a further $180 million to the management of marine estates, continuing on its ten-year strategy to invest in the coast.
AAP · Jun 15, 2022 Energy supply conditions easing in NSW NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean is cautiously optimistic the state's power supplies will be fine after lashing out at power generators.
AAP · Jun 15, 2022 'Get through tonight': NSW to save energy A number of NSW coal-fired power stations remain offline and residents of NSW will need to conserve power so the state can get through the night.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 14, 2022 NSW energy outages possible tonight as prices soar The operator warned on Tuesday that NSW could face blackouts from between 5.30pm and 9pm.
AAP · Jun 14, 2022 NSW energy outages possible as prices soar NSW could face blackouts on Tuesday evening as the cold affects electricity supplies and the energy minister admits the sector is facing huge challenges.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2022 NSW announces $5bn childcare boost in state budget plan trumpeted as ‘once in a generation’ Private operators will be paid to make their services more accessible and affordable
AAP · Jun 13, 2022 NSW to spend billions on childcare reform NSW will spend $775 million over the next four years, and up to $5 billion over the next decade, in a bid to make child care more accessible and affordable.