Here's what you need to know this morning.
New fines for quarantine breaches
The NSW government has introduced new "precautionary measures" and increased penalties for breaching quarantine and isolation requirements as it tries to limit the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Returning overseas travellers will now be required to complete an additional PCR test on day six after arrival, in addition to their 72 hours of mandatory isolation at a nominated address or accommodation.
The government has also increased non-compliance penalties. Any person who breaches isolation, testing and quarantine requirements can be fined $5,000, up from $1,000.
Corporations found in breach of these public health orders are liable for up to $10,000 in fines, up from $5,000.
The new rules came into effect at midnight.
Mobile speed cameras
The NSW government is looking at reintroducing warning signs on mobile speed cameras.
It follows former roads minister Duncan Gay criticising the government earlier this week for removing warning signs and instead using a more covert system.
In November 2020 the NSW government announced warning signs would no longer be displayed on speed cameras, saying operations should not be highly visible to "generate an anywhere-anytime expectation of detection".
But Premier Dominic Perrottet said he's been "looking at" secret mobile speed cameras for a while.
"(Mr Gay) had a great perspective, a sensible perspective on things," Mr Perrottet said.
"I appreciate his wisdom and counsel and I can assure you the NSW government is looking at it."
Opposition Leader Chris Minns said the removal of signs before and after mobile speed cameras was simply about revenue raising.
"It looks to be a big backflip from the New South Wales government here, we’re very glad common sense is prevailing," he said.
Unclaimed sports vouchers
The state government says there are about $486 million in vouchers available for parents to cover kids' sports costs that have not been redeemed.
Every school-enrolled child is eligible for two $100 Active Kids vouchers per year to help cover the cost of sport and active recreation fees.
But around 430,000 children are yet to use their vouchers.
The First Lap learn to swim program also starts today. Sports Minister Natalie Ward says the vouchers can help cover some of the cost of lessons.
"It's a great December double for parents so make sure you redeem them both … we want to make sure that money gets back into parents' pockets," he said.
Majority Indigenous council
First Nations people will make up a majority of a north-western NSW council, regardless of results at this weekend's local government elections.
In the Brewarrina Shire, 10 people have been nominated for the nine-seat council, with seven of the candidates identifying as Indigenous.
The Brewarrina Shire has one of the highest Aboriginal populations in the state, with more than 60 per cent of locals identifying as First Nations people.
Candidate and Wiradjuri woman Donna Jeffries says the strong Indigenous representation on the council is well overdue.
"Never in the history of Brewarrina Shire has there been a majority Aboriginal council," she said.
"That has never happened. So we're very unique, even before the election, this will be the first time we've had so many Indigenous people sitting at the table."
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