Live: NSW Now: COVID-19 inquest into Newmarch House aged care resident deaths

Four Corners investigated the COVID-19 outbreak at Newmarch House.

They have criticised infection control, and say they were misinformed about a decision not to transfer sick residents to hospital.The inquest, before Deputy State Coroner Derek Lee, is expected to run for three weeks.A parliamentary committee is investigating how the former Deputy Premier got the job, which he's since withdrawn from.

Acting Opposition Leader in the upper house John Graham has written to the Legislative Council President, asking for the House to be recalled on Friday. Premier Dominic Perrottet yesterday acknowledged delays but insisted more documents will be handed over.The Splendour crowd came dressed for the conditions on Saturday.

Patrons have also told of huge delays to access post-event transport in the early hours of the morning. Superintendent Luke Unsworth from Fire and Rescue New South Wales said smoke alarms are mandatory on every level where people sleep.

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