Politics
NSW
‘Incredibly disappointing’: Environmentalists question Minns’ call on gas
NSW will not follow Victoria’s ban on new gas connections, but environmental groups have questioned how the state will meet its emissions targets.
- by Max Maddison
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Premier flags potential ban on floodplain development
Minns said he found reports “concerning” that Hawkesbury Council was approving development applications for properties unlikely to receive insurance coverage.
- by Max Maddison
‘Climate emergency’: Minns must stop dragging his heels in transition to renewables
When it comes to climate change, there is no time for complacency. The cost to our children’s future and our planet is too great to ignore.
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State Parliament
‘High risk practice’: Council approves DAs on flood-threatened properties
With homes along the Hawkesbury facing serious flood risks and the prospect of not being able to obtain insurance, this council has continued to approve DAs.
- by Max Maddison
Building up, not out? There should be a levy for that
The government should consider putting a levy on building in greenfield areas which it could use either to coerce developers to build in the city or to fund infrastructure in greenfield suburbs.
Minns warns path to net zero ‘very narrow’ as govt revisits Eraring closure date
The premier has dismissed the former government’s emission reduction targets as “some media release” and concedes Labor’s own targets would be “tricky” to meet.
- by Michael McGowan
It’s time to be bold on Metro West
As our political leaders debate whether the line should go ahead as planned, we should ask ourselves, do we want our city to be truly great?
- by Bevan Shields
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Industrial relations
‘Thrown under the bus’: NSW health workers divided over wages deal
Physiotherapists, pharmacists and dietitians are furious at Health Services Union boss Gerard Hayes, accusing him of chasing headlines rather than pay rises.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Hospitals in crisis
NSW Health missed ‘warning signs’ before Sydney nurse deaths, court documents allege
The documents show SafeWork believed the local health district failed in its duty of care to the two women, who died while working at Cumberland Psychiatric Hospital.
- by Michael McGowan
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State Parliament
Metro decision risks state’s reputation, business leaders warn
Business leaders warn NSW government’s Metro West cancellation risks the state’s reputation as “reliable economy”.
- by Max Maddison and Michael McGowan