Premier Dominic Perrottet said both states are being hampered by the staff drought,with delays of up to 18 months for overseas workers to obtain a visa.
NSW Ambulance is reviewing a plan to arrange “an alternate transport option” to health care services for select callers.
Some NSW households will be able to access an additional $400 in vouchers to help cover energy costs in response to the rise in wholesale prices.
A nationwide shortage of social housing means some applicants can expect to wait more than 10 years for a home in most parts of Sydney.
The NSW corruption watchdog will hold public hearings to examine whether three former councillors accepted benefits as inducements to approve developments in Sydney’s south.
The Star Entertainment Group’s outgoing chairman John O’Neill says the embattled casino group must not waste the lessons of the public inquiry,insisting significant good must come from airing the scandal.
John O’Neill said the casino inquiry had triggered a personal “‘road to Damascus’ moment,” while sharing regret over an email insisting hearings behind closed doors.
Another five senior executives have also resigned,at least three of them on request of the board itself,as the inquiry into Star’s Sydney casino licence continues.
Hours after conceding defeat in the election,Scott Morrison hosted one of his last events at Kirribilli House,marking the end of his term as Australia’s 30th prime minister.
The auditor-general has issued a warning that NSW is at risk of failing to meet budget targets required by law as she outlined how the state dealt with the crisis.
The Perrottet government has defended bonus payments for icare executives after revelations millions were handed out while injured workers were underpaid.