His legacy lies not only in the thousands of hours on air, but in the connection he forged with millions of Australians, and the mark he left on broadcasting in this country. Vale John Laws.

Few broadcasters have left such a deep and lasting mark on Australian media. On behalf of the NSW Government, I extend my deepest condolences to John’s family, friends, colleagues and all who listened, learned and were challenged by him.

John’s career was extraordinary. Beginning in 1953 at Bendigo’s 3BO and later becoming a household name on Sydney stations such as 2UE and 2SM, his distinctive tone earned him the affectionate title “Golden Tonsils”.

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of John Laws, a towering figure in Australian radio whose voice resonated across the nation for more than seven decades.

His influence on the Labor Party and Australian politics was considerable, and his legacy will be remembered by many who worked alongside him. Vale Graham Richardson.

As Environment Minister, he helped secure protection and world heritage listing of the Daintree Rainforest and Kakadu National Park, landmark decisions that left a lasting legacy for Australia’s environment.

Graham Richardson made a significant contribution to public life as a Senator, Cabinet Minister and long-time member of the Labor movement. He was known for his political insight, his commitment to the party, and his deep understanding of Australian public life.

On behalf of the NSW Government, I extend my condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Graham Richardson on the sad news of his passing.

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Parts of NSW should begin preparing for potential severe thunderstorms from this afternoon and into the weekend. Isolated dangerous thunderstorms are forecast for NW and NE NSW. 📲 Downloaded the Hazards Near Me app to stay across warnings and information.

The truth of the matter is that this project should have begun a decade ago. And since coming to Government, we've been working hard to deliver what the Liberals couldn't. So by early 2027, there'll be 100 more public preschools right across NSW.

NSW Police have established a new high-visibility surge operation to proactively target offenders and prevent criminal behaviour, with 95 arrested and in excess of 200 charges laid during the first crackdown. “This operation shows how we can proactively use each region’s officers and resources to enhance our police response in a targeted way.” Assistant Commissioner Gavin Wood said. MORE INFORMATION ➡️ police.nsw.gov.au/news/artic…

As of 9:00am, Monday 27 October, there are 37 fires burning across NSW, with five yet to be contained. A Total Fire Ban is currently in place for the Far North Coast, North Coast, New England and Northern Slopes areas. For more information, visit rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm

Emergency Services are on scene at a truck rollover off Putty Road, Putty (Singleton LGA). A truck has left the road and rolled down an embankment. Emergency services are working to treat and free the driver. Putty Road is under traffic control and delays are likely in the area.

Their advocacy will leave a lasting legacy for every patient and every family who relies on our public health system.

Because of Elouise and Danny’s courage and persistence, we were able to pass Joe’s Law earlier this year - ensuring that no future government can repeat the mistakes that led to the Northern Beaches Hospital privatisation.

want to pay special recognition to Elouise and Danny Massa, the parents of two-year-old Joe Massa who died at the hospital late last year. They've been tireless advocates for the facility being brought into public hands - as it should have always been.

We're working hard to deliver the best possible health outcomes for everyone in NSW, and now the people of the Northern Beaches can rest easy knowing they'll have that same guarantee, too.

And we've done in a matter of months what would have otherwise taken years – undoing one of the most complex privatisation arrangements in the state’s history.

It's a solid agreement that delivers what the Northern Beaches community has been calling for – a publicly run hospital that puts patients before profit.