Thursday, October 29, 2026

Anniversary of the death of Cobar miners

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic deaths of Holly Clarke and Patrick "Ambrose" McMullen at the Endeavor Mine in Cobar.

On this difficult day, I extend my deepest sympathies to their families, friends and colleagues, including Mackenzie Stirling who was seriously injured in the incident.

This anniversary will be a painful day for everyone who knew and loved them,

Antarctic sea ice loss batters Ocean’s freshwater engine

Sea Ice pancakes in the Southern Ocean as captured in a recent expedition in early 2026.
Sea Ice pancakes in the Southern Ocean as captured in a recent expedition in early 2026.

The Antarctic Intermediate Water (AAIW) – a vast layer of freshwater spanning much of the Southern Hemisphere’s four oceans – has rapidly reversed its long-term trends in salinity and density, according to new research led by the University of Melbourne and the Indian Institute of Science.

By helping store carbon, supply oxygen and drive global ocean currents, the AAIW plays a

The Australian Workers' Union 2026 National Conference

I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to their elders past, present, and emerging.

To National Secretary, Paul Farrow, National President Marina Chambers, National Executive Members, Elected Delegates, and Rank and File Members.

Thank you for this opportunity to acknowledge the great support of the AWU.

Paul invited me personally and I was delighted to accept.

It’s been a privilege to get to know Paul in recent years.

The fact that you’re led by a former aircraft maintenance engineer, means you can be sure

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

First MND notifications registered

The first cases of motor neurone disease since NSW became the first jurisdiction in Australia to make it a notifiable condition have been reported.

As at 27 October 2026, 40 notifications have been received from clinicians across the state and entered into the Notifiable Conditions Information Management System (NCIMS).

To help develop a clearer understanding of MND in NSW, clinicians are also able

NSW's commitment to mining and critical minerals on the global stage

The Minns Labor Government will this week highlight the state's vital mining and critical minerals sector as Sydney hosts the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC).

The conference attracts more than 12,000 attendees from 120 countries and

Western Sydney goes international

The first international arrival to Australia’s newest full-service airport has touched down, with Air New Zealand NZ165 from Auckland landing at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport earlier this morning.

After a short stopover, a full flight was boarded for the return leg and NZ166 departed. This

$6.58 million for 14 community- led projects in Riverina, Murray and Southern Tablelands

Local communities in Albury, Wagga, Berrigan, Coolamon, Yass, Bundanoon and Goulburn will share in $6.58 million for 14 community-led projects designed to help regional towns stay active, connected and thriving.

The grants, delivered through the $50 million Active Regional Communities

Digital duty of care

Well, thanks very much, Mr. Speaker.

For several years now, Australians have been increasingly concerned about the impact of the online world on the welfare of children and on the cohesiveness of our society.

A movement for change, begun and led by brave parents who saw their children's lives taken by cruel and highly addictive social media, created a remarkable period of bipartisanship

Friday, October 23, 2026

Minns Labor Government pay rise lands for New South Wales public school teachers

Tens of thousands of New South Wales public school teachers are up to $20,000 better off under the Minns Labor Government, as the latest increase to salaries hits bank accounts as part of the abolition of the Liberals and Nationals’ wages cap.

The pay rise for NSW public school teachers was a key measure to address teacher shortages, by lifting the status of the profession and restoring competitiveness with other states.

As part of the Minns Labor Government’s historic pay deal, NSW public school teachers

Thousands of Hunter potholes patched in statewide roads blitz

The Minns Labor Government is continuing its fight against potholes, with more than 625,000 potholes filled on state roads since coming to government in April 2023.

The Minns Labor Government is continuing its fight against potholes, with more than 625,000 potholes filled on state roads since coming to government in April 2023.

In the Hunter alone, 1,668 potholes have been filled on state roads since June 2026, with