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NSW nurses vow to defy last-minute order to call off planned statewide strike

Following an application from the NSW government, the Industrial Relations Commission has ordered the nurses and midwives union to call off a statewide strike planned for Tuesday but the union says it is too late.

ABC News

Defiant nurses ignore order to dump strike

The 'heroes of the pandemic' in NSW will take industrial action this week as nurses and paramedics say conditions are unsafe and they need a pay rise.

Newcastle Herald

Calls for end to ‘no-grounds’ evictions in NSW as lockdown moratorium lifts

Report from Tenants’ Union says eviction costs the average renter more than $4,000 and up to 30% of renters will experience it

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Narrabri mine expansion would make it dirtiest thermal coalmine in Australia, environmentalists say

Whitehaven Coal’s underground expansion has been backed by New South Wales government

The Guardian - AU

'We won't be doing deals', Perrottet says as NSW government slips further into minority

Despite the NSW coalition government likely being pushed further into minority government, the premier says he won't be doing deals.

Newcastle Herald

NSW Central Coast nurses fear pandemic pressures compromising staff, patient safety

Veteran nurse Michelle Cashman says her manager was so desperate for staff recently she was told to bring the young grandchildren she was babysitting to work with her.

ABC News

Thousands of NSW nurses to strike in defiance of Industrial Relations Commission ruling

Ruling to ban Tuesday’s action was made after state health department argued protests would pose a risk to public health and safety

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Tolls cost over '$100bn for NSW drivers'

A NSW parliamentary inquiry has criticised government 'secrecy' over more than $100 billion in tolls imposed on drivers using tunnels and highways.

AAP

Sydney's electric buses to be built in NSW

A western Sydney business will play a major role transitioning Sydney's bus fleet to electric as the premier seeks to start a 'manufacturing renaissance'.

AAP

Man in 90s from Maitland dies with COVID-19

An elderly person from the Hunter is among the 14 people who died with COVID-19 in NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm on Sunday, as the Hunter New England region again recorded the state's most fresh cases in a day.

Newcastle Herald

Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area plans slammed for overlooking protection of nature and Aboriginal heritage

The NSW government is being accused of trying to make money out of efforts to preserve thousands of hectares of land on the edge of the Blue Mountains.

ABC News

High-tech operation on Sydney Harbour steps up hunt for illegal fishers

A high-profile operation on the country's most famous waters using 3D mapping, sonar technology and infrared light ups the ante on efforts by marine authorities to stop the rise in illegal fishing and black market sales.

ABC News

NSW reports 6184 COVID cases, 14 deaths

NSW has recorded 6184 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths, with hospitalisations plateauing ahead of nurses preparing to walk off the job in protest this week.

AAP

Port says BHP land move sells Hunter down the river

The government has put a key slice of Newcastle port land on the market three days before the competition watchdog launches a Federal Court appeal over the state's port lease deals.

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PM got copy of report into Tudge allegations on 28 January – as it happened

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NSW nurses set for industrial action

The 'heroes of the pandemic' in NSW will take industrial action this week as nurses and paramedics say conditions are unsafe and they need a pay rise.

ABC News

Sydney news: NSW Labor calls for toll signs to be installed on roads

MORNING BRIEFING: The NSW Opposition is calling for toll signs to be installed to inform motorists of how much they will pay and how much time they will save, when using a specific toll road.

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COVID vaccine mandate deflection as Morrison faces confidence low

Ten thousand people marched to Parliament House in Canberra at the weekend – but that wasn't the only sign confidence in the Morrison government's

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Bega by-election blame game begins

Labor is confident it has gained another seat after four NSW by-elections on the weekend as the government points to local issues for swaying voters away.

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Jenny Answering For Scott Morrison In That 60 Minutes Spesh Does More Harm Than You Think

Not only should it not take a woman to justify a man's mistakes but having Jenny answer on Morrison's behalf does more harm than you think.

Reuters

Australia ruling party set for upset in state by-elections ahead of May federal vote

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's Liberal Party suffered a major upset in New South Wales state's by-elections, preliminary reports indicated on Sunday, presenting a challenge for his ruling coalition ahead of federal elections due in May.

ABC News

NSW Premier takes responsibility for by-election results in wake of Bega loss

In the wash-up from Saturday's historic ALP by-election win in the seat of Bega, Premier Dominic Perrottet concedes he needs to reflect on the results in the four seats.

The Guardian - AU

Bega loss and big byelection swings are a clear warning to vulnerable NSW government

For the Coalition, the results are a troubling reflection of how voters have responded to Dominic Perrottet’s handling of Omicron

Newcastle Herald

Women from Singleton, Port Stephens die with COVID-19

Two people from the Hunter region were among the 22 who died with COVID-19 across NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm on Saturday.

The Conversation

Mixed NSW byelection results do not imply voters in a 'baseball bat' mood

NSW state byelections occurred Saturday in the seats of Bega, Monaro, Strathfield and Willoughby. Labor gained Bega and held Strathfield, but the Nationals held Monaro. In Willoughby, the Liberals are likely to hold off an independent challenger.

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