Politics
NSW
Editorial
Electricity
NSW road map offers a way out of energy uncertainty
The plan to underwrite renewables will help meet Paris Agreement targets, even as the federal government equivocates.
- The Herald's View
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State Parliament
Liberal seats become more marginal, Labor electorate axed in border changes
Jobs Minister Stuart Ayres could face a tough battle to hold his already marginal western Sydney seat, while the Labor electorate of Lakemba is to be abolished, under the draft changes.
- by Alexandra Smith
Analysis
Electricity
Kean may have found a path through the energy gridlock
Energy policy has proved to be a miserable field of play for Australian politicians, with his new energy road map Matt Kean may have found a path through.
- by Nick O'Malley
Renewables
NSW's ambitious plan to become renewable superpower
The ambitious plan for NSW to become a renewable energy superpower as coal approaches the end of its life.
- by Alexandra Smith
NSW budget
$250 million jobs program to lure businesses to set up shop in NSW
The funding boost will give businesses payroll tax relief for up to four years for every new job created, with the aim of creating up to 25,000 new jobs by June 30, 2022.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Coronavirus pandemic
'Summer's first line of defence': new rules, fines for cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs
The NSW government is preparing to mandate that all hospitality venues have QR customer check-in codes or be hit with a $1000 fine.
- by Alexandra Smith and Tom Rabe
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Coronavirus pandemic
Premier's department awarded COVID-19 contract without tender, above standard rates
The NSW Premier’s department paid above commercial rates for a $1 million eight-week contract for a COVID-19 economic plan.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Government grants
Premier's office provided a list of grants to approve, despite saying she's not responsible
The Premier's office said that she was not the decision-maker in the Stronger Communities Grant Fund, even though she gave email approval for 11 grants, including $90 million for Hornsby Council.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Government grants
Former NSW auditor-general says Berejiklian should resign
A former auditor-general says the shredding of documents in the Premier's office should be the final straw in Gladys Berejiklian's leadership.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Gambling
Church leaders urge MPs to back gambling card
The former state Labor treasurer Michael Egan is also urging backbenchers to stay strong against a campaign by the clubs industry.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Ipsos poll
Fears of a second COVID wave and another lockdown on NSW voters' minds
An exclusive Ipsos poll for the Herald reveals 63 per cent of voters are concerned that NSW could follow Victoria and see the state hit with a high number of COVID-19 cases.
- by Alexandra Smith