NSW government’s drug summit response rejects medicinal cannabis defence for drivers for now
A recommendation to bring in a legal defence for drivers in New South Wales taking medically prescribed cannabis…
Premier Chris Minns announces ‘in principle’ $190m deal to take over Northern Beaches Hospital
The parents of a toddler who died at Northern Beaches Hospital and exposed concerns about its public/private model…
Narrabri Shire down to less than two weeks’ supply of water amid PFAS contamination ‘crisis’
Narribri Shire in northern New South Wales has less than two weeks of water available owing to contamination…
Mark Speakman declares Coalition ‘will build metros’ if elected
NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman says the Coalition will build new metros if elected, making it a key…
NSW government loses music festival strip search case as woman awarded $93,000 in damages
A woman who was subjected to an unlawful strip search at a 2018 music festival has been awarded…
Commuters taking converted e-bikes on NSW trains, metro to face fines
E-bikes posing a “higher fire risk” will be banned from trains after dozens of incidents were found to…
NSW government to roll out capped taxi fares from Sydney Airport
A $60 flat rate will now apply to any taxi trip from Sydney Airport to the CBD in…
NSW government suspends trial to remove shark nets at three beaches after fatal attack
The NSW government is putting the brakes on its planned trial to remove shark nets from certain beaches…
Aussie drivers set for ‘next generation’ number plates
A major number plate change is coming for hundreds of thousands of drivers in Australia’s most populous state,…
Nine Sydney suburbs identified as priority areas for social housing, as west does ‘heavy lifting’
Nine Sydney suburbs have been identified as priority areas for “well-located” social housing builds. For the first time,…
Pokies taking more than $1 million from NSW gamblers every hour
Wesley Mission is demanding action from the NSW government as new figures show the state’s poker-machine players are…
Young Australians seek security, growth & hybrid work in 2025
Young Australians are prioritising job security, growth prospects, and workplace connection as they shape their employment preferences for…