Blackout Summer shocker: NSW’s ‘third world’ energy threat
NSW faces a summer of blackout warnings amid fears that our fragile energy grid will fall over as the temperature soars, until gas comes to the rescue to deliver more power on demand.
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As west swelters, Premier won’t say when ‘Pondi’ beach will open
Premier Chris Minns has poured cold water on telling locals when their beach will open for the summer, as Western Sydney residents sweat through a heatwave with “Pondi” closed to them.
Phew! Sydney narrowly avoids blackout … for now
Sydney has avoided running out of power this evening after earlier in the day families were begged not to run appliances and government agencies were told not to increase air conditioning temperatures amid the searing heat and a potential energy meltdown between 3pm and 8pm.
Dodgy drivers to be banned from taxi industry
Taxi drivers will face tougher penalties for fare-related offences such as refusing trips or overcharging. Here’s what could get repeat offenders banned for good.
‘Absurd’: Wave of fury as Clover’s City of Sydney funds Rising Tide
Ratepayers are unimpressed after Clover Moore’s council voted to donate $22,000 to climate activists on the back of a protest held more than 160km away from their local government area.
Huge pay rise confirmed: How much extra cops will earn
A historic pay offer to NSW Police will deliver pay boosts to all officers has been agreed on. See how much extra it means for each rank.
Four key changes to NSW Police duties
Call outs to kangaroos on the road and koalas at train stations are among the jobs wasting cops’ time. A new plan will see them focus on fighting crime.
Alarm as leaked photos show police bulletproof vests in skip
Police bulletproof vests, jackets, caps and weapon holsters have been photographed stuffed in a skip bin behind a NSW police station, directly contravening safe disposal policies.
Anti-Semitic attacks triple but Premier warns more are expected
Premier Chris Minns has warned Sydney to expect more anti-Semitic attacks in the lead-up to Christmas, as he apologised to the Jewish community for not feeling safe in their own town.
‘We couldn’t leave Sydney stranded’: Minns on train deal
Premier Chris Minns says he wanted a lasting agreement with Sydney’s rail union but time ran out after averting a major train shutdown. The opposition has accused the government of a ‘weak and shambolic response’ to the crisis.
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