NSW authorities have detected a new strain of Delta circulating in the state. Chief health officer Kerry Chant said the new strain, which did not match the variant circulating widely across the state, had so far been found in eight people. Seven of those cases were from one NSW household. But Dr Chant said there was no indication yet that …

Scott Morrison has downplayed tensions with the new NSW premier, but hasn’t denied launching verbal volleys during a heated exchange. The prime minister is adamant he has a strong working relationship with Dominic Perrottet, who became the state leader on Tuesday. Mr Morrison was quizzed about reports he hurled an “f-bomb” at Mr Perrottet in a fiery private meeting about …

New public health advice sets out how NSW will continue to tackle COVID-19 as the state begins to reopen when it reaches the 70 per cent double dose vaccination target. Some of the key public health advice for the general community will be: Everyone, vaccinated and not vaccinated, is urged to get tested if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 …

Gladys Berejiklian approached by senior Liberals to run in federal seat of Warringah The outgoing New South Wales premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has been approached by senior Liberals in the state to run for the federal seat of Warringah. Some federal MPs say Berejiklian is seriously considering the proposal to switch to federal politics, but believe she wants to wait until …

Penrith have defeated South Sydney 14-12 to claim a third NRL premiership, making amends for last year’s grand final heartbreak and ending coach Ivan Cleary’s long wait for a title. The Panthers dominated territory but were left scampering in the final minutes of Sunday’s grand final at Suncorp Stadium to ensure Souths didn’t steal a win in captain Adam Reynolds …

During the recent Arabic Media Forum held by the Hon Natalie Ward MLC, Minister for Sport and Multiculturalism with some Arab media organizations through the Zoom app, Minister Ward spoke about her respect and appreciation for the ethnic media for their efforts during the recent outbreak of the Corona pandemic in the state of New South Wales. Minister Ward added …

A new three-step plan out of lockdown has been unveiled by the New South Wales government, building on the 70 per cent roadmap revealed earlier in September. The plan offers “further certainty” on the months ahead, Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on Monday. It is based on three key vaccine milestones. The first phase commences on the Monday after New South …

French defence company Naval Group is set to bill the Australian taxpayer after a $90 billion submarine contract was scrapped when the Federal Government joined the AUKUS defence agreement. A claim for compensation would be sent to Canberra in the coming weeks, Naval Group chief executive Pierre Éric Pommellet told Le Figaro newspaper. The company had signed a deal with the Australian Government in …

According to the Premier with Sydney’s worst hit COVID regions now winning the virus fight. Across New South Wales, 1,043 new cases were recorded today. Sadly, another 11 deaths – 10 victims were unvaccinated, 1 had received both doses. As the state races towards that first major milestone, 57.8 percent of people are now fully vaccinated. But with ‘freedom’ just …

In some good news for bored kids this school holidays, NSW has introduced a new policy on play dates. The government said the ‘friends bubble’ is a concession for families who have been “doing it tough” during lockdown, with all children under 18 allowed to have a couple of their mates over for a catch-up. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said …