Blame game over $30m-a-term Covid cleaning contracts
The state government has accused the Perrottet administration of “forgetting” about Covid school cleaning contracts worth $30m a term, but the previous education minister disagrees.
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Revealed: Serious NSW aged care home failures
A number of aged care homes in NSW have been sanctioned for their failure to comply with standards of care. See the full list.
‘Took her opportunity’: The young guns pushing for Origin, NRLW selection
There were damaging forwards, blistering backs and even some surprise packets. Find out who laid claims to an Origin jumper or NRLW contract at the Women’s National Championships.
National Champs: the players in line for Origin jerseys, NRLW contracts
State of Origin jumpers and potential NRLW contracts will be on the line when NSW’s emerging rugby league stars travel to the Gold Coast for the Women’s National Championships.
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Where Covid cases are on the rise this Easter long weekend
Some of the state’s most popular regional areas were recording high numbers of Covid cases ahead of the Easter long weekend. See how many positive cases in your area.
Mega Gallery: NSW’s Cheekiest Toddler 2022
After hundreds of cheeky pics from smitten parents, we’ve compiled an amazing list of finalists for our 2022 toddler competition.
Revealed: NSW’s murder hot spots
Murder is one of the worst imaginable crimes, yet in some areas, this awful, deadly act happens too often. We have crunched a decade of data to reveal the state’s murder hot spots.
Do you have NSW’s cheekiest toddler?
It’s that period of time where their true personality starts to shine — the big smiles, emerging sense of humour and a treasure trove of photos to bring out at their 21st. We’re on the hunt for the cheekiest toddler in NSW — ENTER HERE
Shock number of Year 7 students can’t read, write
Shocking data from the latest NAPLAN results has revealed the number of Year 7 students unable to read or write at the national minimum standard has skyrocketed.
Sydney and coast brace for possible flash flooding
It’s time to get the brollies back out with almost another week of rain expected to hammer Sydney and its surrounds, with the SES and BOM warning of possible flash flooding.
Bacon on a stick and other fun fare at Easter Show
It’s time to abandon the diet and embrace carbs with a side of wacky because the Royal Easter Show is serving up its novelty fare in big doses to celebrate its 200th anniversary.
REVEALED: Top 10 cutest pets in NSW
The votes are in. Here are NSW’s top 10 cutest pets as voted by you.
$3k fees: NSW’s cheapest private schools with highest ATARs
Private schools with fees as low as $3000 per year have some of the highest ATAR results in NSW. Some of the cheapest schools with the highest results can now be revealed.
‘Burnt-out, angry’ nurses plan bigger strike
Just over a month since NSW nurses went on strike, staff are poised to halt work for 24 hours — and the contingent is poised to exceed the 10,000 who protested in February.
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