Dominic Perrottet: who is he and what can we expect from his premiership?
With Dominic Perrottet confirmed as Gladys Berejiklian’s successor, the Sentinel explores the political career of the man set to be the 46th Premier of NSW.
Articles by Peter Hackney
“If you’re not vaccinated … you won’t be able to participate”: Berejiklian
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has made her strongest comments yet on Covid-19 vaccination, as she unveiled plans for the state to exit lockdown.
Former Inner West mayor Darcy Byrne vows to return after being dumped
The former mayor of Inner West Council, Darcy Byrne, is vowing to return to the top job after being dumped in favour of the Greens’ Rochelle Porteous.
Sydney lights up for ABBA album launch
ABBA has simultaneously launched their new album in Sydney and eight other cities, in a nod to the special history between the Swedish supergroup and the Habour City.
Covid-19: “urgent action” needed to support Wilcannia’s Indigenous community
The deteriorating Covid-19 situation in Wilcannia requires urgent action from both the state and federal governments, the Australian Association of Social Workers has warned.
Back to school: face-to-face learning to recommence from 25 October
Parents, teachers and students have been given clarity around when children can return to school, with staggered face-to-face learning to commence on 25 October.
Massive police presence quashes Sydney anti-lockdown protest
More than 1,400 police officers have quashed a planned anti-lockdown protest in Sydney, as the city records its highest daily Covid-19 case numbers.
Greenwich, City of Sydney councillors urge NSW Govt to withdraw Infrastructure Contributions Bill
Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich and City of Sydney councillors are calling on the NSW Government to withdraw a Bill which could rob councils of 50 per cent of developers’ contributions.
Greater Sydney lockdown extended, masks mandated outdoors, curfews in LGAs of concern
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a comprehensive bundle of new measures to combat the Delta outbreak of Covid-19.
‘Worse to come’ warning after state’s highest daily Covid tally
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has warned that worse is to come after announcing a new 24-hour record of locally acquired Covid-19 cases.
Pfizer jab now open to those aged 16-39 in 12 Sydney LGAs
Bookings for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine are now open to people aged 16-39 across a large swathe of Sydney.
“Most concerning day of the pandemic”: Berejiklian
A raft of new restrictions will apply to Sydneysiders from midnight Sunday, after NSW recorded its “most concerning day of the pandemic” so far.
Bayside, Burwood and Strathfield LGAs added to hard lockdown area
The Bayside, Burwood and Strathfield local government areas will go into hard lockdown from 5pm today, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced.
NSW local government elections pushed back to December
The NSW local government elections have again been postponed due to Covid-19 – as questions are asked about the cost to democracy and plans to ensure the elections proceed in a Covid-safe way.
Anti-lockdown protestors descend on CBD as NSW reports record Delta case numbers
Thousands of people have descended on Sydney’s CBD to protest against the ongoing Covid lockdown, as Sydney’s Delta outbreak worsens.