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Perth Mint deal to ship barrels of 'acid gold' to India
Aug 10, 2025 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- A spokeswoman for the Perth Mint has acknowledged concerns have been expressed about how some of its customers may be using a product known as gold chloroauric acid, which can be converted into gold. The Mint has been exporting regular shipments of gold chloroauric acid to India on behalf of a company called Hindustan Platinum, with gold chloroauric acid attracting a lower tariff than gold.
Australia news LIVE: PM dismisses tax cut changes; Jacinta Price’s Q&A comments criticised by Indigenous leaders
Seoul: North Korea’s current barrage of missile launches have been assessments of its tactical nuclear weapons to “hit and wipe out” potential South Korean and US targets, state media reported on Monday, as its chief Kim Jong-un signalled he would conduct extra provocative assessments.
‘Untenable decision': Senior Labor MP quits front bench over internal dispute
NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay's position has been dealt a blow on the eve of the Upper Hunter byelection after one of her most senior MPs quit the frontbench over an internal policy dispute.
NSW Minister Gareth Ward investigated by NSW Police over sexual violence allegations
NSW Disability Minister Gareth Ward has stood down from cabinet and will move to the crossbench amid revelations he is the subject of a police investigation into sexual violence-related allegations. © AAP Police said the alleged incidents were reported to have occurred from 2013. Mr Ward, the MP for Kiama, said he had not been contacted by police about the allegations and denied any wrongdoing.
Berejiklian shocked, distressed over Gareth Ward sexual violence allegations
© 2021 Getty Images NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian speaks to media during a press conference NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she was shocked and distressed to learn of allegations of sexual violence against Disability Services Minister Gareth Ward. Mr Ward, 39, stepped down from cabinet and moved to the crossbench on Thursday evening after it emerged he was the subject of a police investigation into allegations of sexual violence dating back to 2013. He denies any wrongdoing.
Rebel NSW Liberal MP kicked out of party over upper house job
Rebel NSW Liberal MP Matthew Mason-Cox has been expelled from the party effective immediately after he infuriated Premier Gladys Berejiklian by nominating for president of the upper house. © (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images) Matthew Mason-Cox, a Liberal member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, is pictured during the debate on the Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 on September 17, 2019 in Sydney, Australia.
NSW signals renewed focus on privatisation, will go it alone on fast rail
© Getty The Premier said NSW could not wait for other states and governments to agree on a broader major city-connecting rail scheme. Premier Gladys Berejiklian says NSW will go it alone on fast rail instead of waiting for consensus from state and federal governments and she signalled a renewed focus on privatising public assets to finance future infrastructure projects.
‘I think we can do better': Berejiklian calls for more flexible vaccine rollout
© Getty NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the country must change its coronavirus vaccine rollout approach to become far less rigid, adding NSW already has the capacity to ramp up its distribution. Ms Berejiklian singled out the lagging distribution of vaccines to over 50s ahead of Monday's national cabinet meeting, saying the rollout needed to become more flexible given the supply of AstraZeneca in NSW.
Sydney's commuters will be able to spare a seat on public transport as restrictions are eased
© Ryan Stuart SMH. NEWS. Sydney Town Hall train station suffers from congestion at peak hour, it also has limited fire escapes, particularly on the lower platforms 4, 5, and 6. Thursday 18th January 2018. Photo: Ryan Stuart generic train, commuters, commuting trains Coronavirus social-distancing restrictions will be eased on Sydney public transport and capacity will soon jump to about 75 per cent for city services, while caps will be completely lifted in regional NSW.
NSW to push ahead with mass-vaccination hub despite AstraZeneca concerns
© 2021 Getty Images NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says her government will forge ahead with plans for a mass-vaccination hub despite a huge overhaul to the country's vaccine rollout. The NSW government temporarily paused its deployment of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Friday after the Commonwealth announced it would prioritise Pfizer for people under 50 amid concerns of rare but potentially dangerous side effects linked to the AstraZeneca shot.
NSW temporarily suspends rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine
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NSW temporarily suspends rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine
© Getty NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian looks on as NSW Minister for Health and Medical Research Brad Hazzard addresses the media. The NSW government has temporarily suspended the administration of the AstraZeneca vaccine to all age groups after Australian medical experts warned of its rare but potential blood clotting side effects.
Berejiklian defends Turnbull hours after he was dumped from government role
© AAP Berejiklian defends Turnbull hours after he was dumped from government role NSW Premier Gladys Berejikliansays her respect and admiration for Malcolm Turnbull would be "everlasting" after the former prime minister was sacked as head of a climate change advisory body. In a staunch defence of Mr Turnbull just hours after he was dumped as chair of the NSW government's net-zero emissions and clean economy board, Ms Berejiklian said Mr Turnbull deserved "our collective respect".
Transport Minister confident in new train rollout despite union dispute
© AAP NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Transport Andrew Constance NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance says he is confident the state's new, multibillion-dollar intercity trains will be in service within weeks, despite an unresolved feud with the rail union, which is refusing to staff the fleet. The 55 new trains and 554 double-deck carriages are running almost two years late after an ongoing battle between the government and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union.
Premier faces coal war in four-party contest for must-win byelection
© Photo by Matt King/Getty Images NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian speaks during a FIFA Women's Football World Cup 2023 press conference at Stadium Australia on April 01, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. The Berejiklian government's ability to balance mining interests against environmental concerns is set to be central to its bid to retain the must-win marginal Upper Hunter electorate with One Nation preparing to take on the Coalition over coal.
Vaccine promises broken as feud erupts between NSW, federal government
© Getty Premier Gladys Berejiklian Almost 80,000 COVID vaccines promised to NSW by the federal government arrived too late to be administered on time, data obtained by the Herald reveals. The revelations come after Health Minister Brad Hazzard accused the federal government on Wednesday of seeking to undermine his state's vaccine rollout amid claims NSW was lagging in its delivery of COVID-19 shots.
Vaccine feud erupts between NSW and federal government
© Getty NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Health Minister Brad Hazzard Health Minister Brad Hazzard has accused the federal government of undermining his state's vaccine rollout over claims NSW has been slow to administer COVID-19 vaccines, revealing a shipment of 45,000 doses was "dumped at our front door" with no warning.
‘I have no doubt': Berejiklian confident government will lose byelection
© Kate Geraghty NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian during a COVID-19 update. Homebush Boys High School, Homebush, Sydney, NSW. 30th March, 2021. Photo: Kate Geraghty. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she has no doubt her government will lose an upcoming byelection in the marginal seat of Upper Hunter sparked by allegations that former Coalition MP Michael Johnsen raped a sex worker.
Disruption warning as ‘surgery' begins on Australia's busiest road
© Getty Long exposure blurred vehicle motion on multi-lane Warringah freeway going through North Sydney in Sydney, Australia. Headlights and backlights during rush hour commute towards Sydney harbour bridge and CBD towers. Work has begun on an upgrade to Australia's busiest motorway as part of a multibillion dollar project to build a second tunnel under Sydney Harbour that will cause years of disruption for motorists.
‘Just gut-wrenching': Flood victims return to devastation
© Getty Food damage Four days after Scott Kell and his family evacuated their Wisemans Ferry property via an old bush track as floodwater inundated the region, he returned to find his entire life floating in the living room. "It was actually mind-boggling. It was pretty emotional," Mr Kell said on Sunday afternoon. "You cannot fathom your life just floating around like that." © Getty Australia.
Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen stands aside over rape allegations
© Getty Mr Johnsen, the member for the Upper Hunter, late on Wednesday identified himself as the NSW MP under investigation by the NSW Police Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad over the incident in September 2019. DISTRESSING CONTENT - WARNING: The following story may be distressing to some readers. Nationals MP Michael Johnsen will take leave from NSW Parliament as police investigate allegations he raped a sex worker at a secluded Blue Mountains lookout.
‘Petulant': NSW minister says Queensland should not be rewarded with tourism funding
© Getty NSW transport minister Andrew Constance NSW transport minister Andrew Constance says Queensland should not be rewarded with tourism funding after its record on border closures and childish behaviour over quarantine bills. Mr Constance said many key tourist areas in north Queensland had been "belted" because of a lack of international tourism but the state government's behaviour had been appalling.
Social distancing about to get harder on Sydney public transport
© Getty Commuters catch buses at Broadway Green dots on Sydney's public transport will soon be irrelevant, as patronage approaches 70 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, meaning commuters will struggle to adhere to social distancing during peak hour. The dots, implemented to ensure passengers were appropriately distanced, may only be useful during off-peak times, NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance said.
Teenager stabbed in western Sydney bike robbery
© AAP A Sydney teenager is in a serious condition after being stabbing during a robbery. A 16-year-old boy is in a serious condition after he was stabbed during a robbery in a western Sydney park. The victim was with three other teenagers at the park in Mount Druitt on Saturday afternoon when they were approached by three males armed with a knife and a vacuum pole. Police say an argument broke out before the teen was stabbed. His bike and two scooters were stolen.
‘Remain vigilant': Out of control fire burns through South Coast national park
© AAP Beaches near Jervis Bay have been evacuated and an Aboriginal community put on alert as an out of control bushfire burns through the Booderee National Park on the NSW South Coast. More than 30 Rural Fire Service crew were fighting the blaze on Tuesday afternoon as it burned through bushland between Caves Beach Road and Jervis Bay Airfield, while the National Park was also closed.
NSW Premier's office cleared of breach after shredding documents
© AAP NSW Premier's office cleared of breach after shredding documents The NSW Premier's office has been cleared of breaching the state's Freedom of Information Act when it shredded documents relating to a $250 million grants scheme now at the centre of a pork barrelling inquiry. However, the Information and Privacy Commissioner did hand over its report on the matter to the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the State Archives and Records and Authority.
NSW Premier pushes for Pacific bubble in 2021
© Getty NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has called on the federal government to reconsider the long-term suspension of international travel, saying a Pacific bubble should be established this year. Ms Berejiklian's push for a faster approach to international travel during the pandemic comes after Australia's Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly this week said it would be "one of the last things to change" after a coronavirus vaccine rollout.
'I gave away caring too much': Berejiklian on leadership post-2020
Video Video provided by Nine News NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she's more confident than ever in her leadership after a tumultuous year of fires, coronavirus and personal scandal prompted her to care less about criticisms levelled against her.
'Holding your nerve': Berejiklian lashes out at border closures
© 2020 Getty Images Premier of New South Wales Gladys Berejiklian looks on during a press conference to provide an update on the COVID-19 situation on December 21, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney's northern beaches is on lockdown, as a cluster of COVID-19 cases continues to grow causing other Australian states and territories to impose restrictions on travel ahead of the Christmas holidays. As the list of venues impacted across Sydney increases, people are encouraged to get tested and isolate.
'Holding your nerve': Berejiklian lashes out at border closures
© 2020 Getty Images Premier of New South Wales Gladys Berejiklian looks on during a press conference to provide an update on the COVID-19 situation on December 21, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney's northern beaches is on lockdown, as a cluster of COVID-19 cases continues to grow causing other Australian states and territories to impose restrictions on travel ahead of the Christmas holidays. As the list of venues impacted across Sydney increases, people are encouraged to get tested and isolate.
Sydney's northern beaches cluster grows to 17 as a dozen more COVID-19 cases identified
© AAP People line up for Covid-19 testing at Mona Vale Hospital's walk-in clinic in Sydney Sydney's northern beaches residents have been asked to stay in their homes after a coronavirus cluster in the area reached 17 cases on Thursday night. An additional 12 cases were detected on Thursday afternoon, prompting NSW Health to ask people living within the Northern Beaches Local Government Area to work from home and remain there as much as possible.
Sydney's northern beaches cluster grows to 17 as a dozen more COVID-19 cases identified
© AAP People line up for Covid-19 testing at Mona Vale Hospital's walk-in clinic in Sydney Sydney's northern beaches residents have been asked to stay in their homes after a coronavirus cluster in the area reached 17 cases on Thursday night. An additional 12 cases were detected on Thursday afternoon, prompting NSW Health to ask people living within the Northern Beaches Local Government Area to work from home and remain there as much as possible.
Second Freshwater ferry could be saved by Christmas: Minister
© Robert Pearce SMH Filer. Manly Ferry, Narrabeen and Opera House,seen from Bradley s Head.2.5.08.photo Robert Pearce rmp SMH NEWS Transport Minister Andrew Constance has indicated the government will keep a second Freshwater ferry in service on Sydney Harbour, less than a month after announcing all but one of the world-renowned vessels would be removed from service.
Berejiklian's leadership goes from careful, then confident to cavalier
© Getty Berejiklian's leadership goes from careful, then confident to cavalier Tucked away at the end of a long profile piece on Gladys Berejiklian prior to the last election was her admission - or perhaps it was intended as a brag - that she does not even take Panadol. It sounded ridiculous (and frankly it was) but it was also classic Berejiklian: tough, determined to power through and incorruptible even by something as innocuous as paracetamol.
'It's called being human': 'Exhausted' Berejiklian urged to take break after a week of unforced errors
© Getty Berejiklian urged to take break Senior Liberals are concerned that Gladys Berejiklian will continue to make missteps if she does not take a break, following a disastrous week for the Premier. Several government colleagues have privately urged Ms Berejiklian to consider taking time off and believe the culmination of natural disasters, the pandemic and a personal scandal left her vulnerable to making several "unforced errors," which played out this week.
NSW transport agency thrown into chaos amid chief's exit, ICAC referral
© AAP Rodd Staples NSW's transport agency was in chaos on Wednesday night after the sudden resignation of its chief and the referral of the department to the anti-corruption watchdog about a toxic land deal in Parramatta. Transport for NSW secretary Rodd Staples told staff in an email on Wednesday afternoon that he knew the news of his departure would come as a surprise and that he had "mixed emotions" about the decision. He gave no explanation for his departure.
Sydney CBD light rail broken down, services suspended
© 2020 James D. Morgan A Sydney CBD tram has broken down near Moore Park and light rail services from Central to both Randwick and Kingsford have been temporarily suspended. The tram's pantograph, which connects the vehicle to overhead wires, became detached close to 7am on Tuesday. While services are still running between Circular Quay and Central at Chalmers Street, buses are replacing trams from there on both the L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford lines.
Prominent Sydney lawyer warns Labor against suspending senior minister
© Andrew Meares Brett Walker SC at the ANU Law School in Canberra on Thursday 2 October 2014. Photo: Andrew Meares for AFR In a bid to head off another embarrassing episode in the NSW upper house, the government has engaged prominent Sydney lawyer Bret Walker, SC, to warn the opposition against its plan to suspend a senior minister over the council grants controversy.
Cut to NSW public sector wages cap still 'generous', says Treasurer
© AAP NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has defended the state government's budgetary decision to cap public sector wage increases at 1.5 per cent in coming years as a "generous policy". The state cabinet agreed on Monday night to reduce the cap for public servants ahead of this month's budget in order to save billions of dollars amid the COVID-19 economic crisis.
'Summer's first line of defence': new rules, fines for cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs
© AAP Premier Gladys Berejiklian The NSW government is finalising plans to mandate QR check-in codes in all hospitality venues ahead of summer, including on-the-spot fines for businesses that fail to use the technology. QR codes will be the state's first line of defence over summer, with the government working to enforce electronic customer sign-in systems in all cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs.
Minister's tree-clearing direction prompted legal concerns
© Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images NSW Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance, speaks to the media as he unveils the new Waratah Series 2 Train for Sydney at Central Station on September 02, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. The state's top planning bureaucrat warned his counterpart at Transport for NSW that a directive from his minister to clear tens of thousands of trees along major highways potentially posed serious legal implications.
Sydney's public transport costs surge after concessions are cut
© Janie Barrett Passengers wear masks at Central Station to stop the spread of Covid-19 in Sydney. 27th August 2020 Photo: Janie Barrett The cost of travelling on Sydney's public transport has surged more than 10 per cent after the government widened the peak-hour window and changed travel concession rules. The consumer price index for urban transport in Sydney rose by 10.5 per cent in the three months to December, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Masks to go, dancing returns as restrictions lift across NSW
© Jessica Hromas A woman sits on her bus at Parramtta Station wearing a mask to protect against the spread of Covid-19, Sydney, 25 May 2020. NSW has stated to loosen the Covid-19 social restrictions, with public school students going back to school full time as of today. Photo: Jessica Hromas Masks will not be mandatory on public transport from next Monday, while restrictions on weddings, funerals and dancing will also be lifted in a major easing of coronavirus restrictions across NSW.
Coogee, Maroubra bus services may be cut for light rail commute preference, says leaked government document
Up to 16 bus routes affecting thousands of commuters face being cut from Sydney's east to make way for the new light rail, according to leaked NSW government documents. Buses servicing Coogee, Maroubra and Sydney's south towards the CBD are proposed to be dissolved in a Transport for NSW draft document marked "sensitive" and obtained by The Sydney Morning Herald.
Broken Hill to Bega: Uber to open app across entire state
Uber plans to open the entire state of NSW to its ride-sharing service next month, with the company's Australian general manager confident it has more room to grow despite signs of saturation in the local market. The ride-sharing giant will lower its geo-fences across NSW in April, making the Australian state the largest parcel of bordered land completely available to the app in the world.
Major delays after train derails between Circular Quay and Wynyard
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By Jenny Noyes and Tom Rabe Updated March 3, 2020 — 8.33amfirst published at 3.49am Sydney commuters have experienced major delays on Tuesday morning after a maintenance vehicle derailed between Circular Quay and Wynyard stations, but have been promised a smooth-running service by the afternoon. A maintenance vehicle became jammed on the city loop after 4am on Tuesday morning, with the crew unable to pull it free, Transport for NSW chief operating officer Howard Collins said.
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Major delays after train derails between Circular Quay and Wynyard
By Jenny Noyes and Tom Rabe Updated March 3, 2020 — 10.33amfirst published at 5.49am Sydney commuters have experienced major delays on Tuesday morning after a maintenance vehicle derailed between Circular Quay and Wynyard stations, but have been promised a smooth-running service by the afternoon. A maintenance vehicle became jammed on the city loop after 4am on Tuesday morning, with the crew unable to pull it free, Transport for NSW chief operating officer Howard Collins said.
'Carnage everywhere': one dead, nine injured after car crashes into Sydney cafe
By Tom Rabe Updated February 28, 2020 — 4.32pmfirst published at 12.18pm A woman has been killed and nine injured after a car ploughed into a cafe in Sydney's north-west in what emergency services have described as a "horrendous and chaotic" scene. The Holden Commodore drove into diners at a cafe near the corner of Roma Street and Malton Road in North Epping about 10am on Friday, pinning at least two people against a wall, according to NSW Ambulance.
NSW government rebuffs inquiry recommendations
Skip to navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer news, local-news, The NSW government is refusing to lift its financial cap on the number of containers moving through Newcastle Port each year as the consumer watchdog circles in the Federal Court. But it has left the door slightly slightly ajar by telling a parliamentary inquiry it would consider "revising policies if and when the need arises".
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has lost his northern beaches seat
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has lost his northern beaches seat of Warringah to independent Zali Steggall. The ex-Liberal leader had held Warringah for 24 years but early counting suggests the Liberals could lose the seat with his former chief of staff confirming alarm bells were ringing. With almost 20 per cent of the vote counted at 7.30pm, Mr Abbott had just 37 per cent of the primary vote, compared with Ms Steggall who had 45 per cent of first preference votes.
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