Rain has once again smashed NSW, with more than 40 evacuation orders in place across the state as rising water levels submerge roads and threaten homes.

Premier Dominic Perrottet has vowed to drag rail unionists to the employee relations watchdog after the latest escalation of a months-long feud between the parties.

Homeowners should prepare for the full pain of a 50-basis-point hike in official interest rates on Tuesday, with analysts saying it is a certainty banks will pass on the entire increase to borrowers.

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says referees need to have the “courage” to make the big calls in the big moments of a game.