New laws flagged after 'violent' attacks on gay and bisexual Sydney teens
NSW Premier Chris Minns announced potential new laws targeting violent crimes against gay and bisexual individuals in response to recent violent attacks.
Third of IS-linked Australians could return to NSW, premier says
NSW Premier Chris Minns stated that up to a third of IS-linked Australians in Syria might resettle in New South Wales if they can return.
‘The system is broken’: tragedies involving escaped patients expose NSW’s mental health crisis, hospital workers say
Two recent incidents involving escaped mental health patients in New South Wales highlight critical failures in the psychiatric care system, prompting calls for urgent reforms.
'Gone badly wrong': Premier weighs in after two mental health patients escape
Two mental health patients who escaped from Cumberland Hospital have allegedly caused three deaths in separate incidents, prompting Premier Chris Minns to call for accountability regarding the failures in their care.
Premier announces extra public holiday for NSW residents
NSW will have an additional public holiday for Anzac Day in 2026 and 2027, announced by Premier Chris Minns as part of a trial.
NSW gets extra public holiday for Anzac Day until at least 2027
New South Wales will have additional public holidays for Anzac Day in 2026 and 2027 due to the commemorative day falling on weekends, a move announced by Premier Chris Minns.
NSW premier won’t apologise to Muslims after police grab men praying at rally against Isaac Herzog
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns refuses to apologise to the Muslim community after police disrupted a prayer during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Sydney.
Chris Minns positions himself as the anti-protest premier. Will it pay off?
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has enacted strict measures against protests, aiming to position himself favorably in political polls despite criticism that these reforms undermine democracy.
Afternoon Update: Minns defends police protest response; Ley warns Liberals ‘disunity is death’; and Trump’s border bridge backflip
NSW Premier Chris Minns defends police actions during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, while facing criticism for potential anti-protest laws.
Sydney protest: NSW premier defends police in ‘impossible situation’ after accusations of violence against protesters
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has defended police actions during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, despite claims of excessive force from opposition MPs and protesters.
Minns invokes special powers for NSW police to restrict protests during Israeli president’s visit
The NSW government has granted special powers to police to restrict protests during the visit of the Israeli president, despite appeals from several MPs to allow a planned assembly and march.
Writers festival 'crazy' to invite Randa Abdel-Fattah, NSW premier says
The Newcastle Writers Festival will host Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, despite disapproval from NSW Premier Chris Minns.
'Premier in 2027': NSW Liberal leader Kellie Sloane aims high
NSW Liberal leader Kellie Sloane expresses confidence in winning the upcoming state election and critiques Premier Chris Minns as being overly focused on pleasing people, which she views as his main vulnerability.
Teachers face sack for hate speech in NSW classrooms, premier says
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns announced that educators could be fired for hate speech due to new laws intended to ensure safety following recent terrorist attacks.
Key viewing spots for Sydney fireworks reach capacity as city urged to celebrate first New Year’s Eve since Bondi attack
Sydney's key viewing locations for New Year’s Eve fireworks are at capacity, as Premier Chris Minns encourages residents to celebrate boldly following the Bondi attack, with enhanced public transport measures in place.
Minns government ‘actively’ considering if Jewish security group should be armed after Bondi attack
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is contemplating arming a Jewish security group in response to the Bondi terror attack and has confirmed that police will be carrying long-arm rifles at Sydney's major New Year’s Eve event.