Tensions between Gladys Berejiklian and Scott Morrison have hit a feverish peak over claims the premier refused to act on federal advise to enter a state-wide lockdown.
NSW Police issued 529 fines out across the state for breaches of the public health order on Saturday, with 29 people charged, just days before new $5,000 fines come in for lockdown breakers.
Osama Subuh, 15, is lying in a hospital bed in Western Sydney - the epicentre of Sydney s Delta outbreak, which grew by a devastating 466 cases on Saturday.
Rumours NSW chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant has resigned have been quashed by health authorities who have assured the state s residents their favourite doctor will be back soon.