Here's what you need to know today.
Train strike goes ahead
Strike action across Sydney's rail network will continue today but 80 per cent of services will run as normal, according to the union.
Rail union secretary Alex Claassens says trains will run to an "enhanced weekend timetable", with services roughly every 15 minutes and few cancellations.
Yesterday the stalemate between the union and state government eased, with the government offering a legal deed that addresses union safety concerns on the new intercity train fleet.
Mr Claassens said it would be carefully considered by lawyers and union delegates but it came too late to call today's strike off, as it takes 48 hours to make any changes to the timetable.
He said clarification was needed on some parts of the deed but he's hopeful that if union members agree to it, planned industrial action for next week could be called off.
Regional Transport and Roads Minister Sam Farraway said the NSW Government worked in good faith with the union to address their concerns.
"We have been negotiating with the Rail, Train and Bus Union over the past two weeks to finalise a legal deed that both parties are happy with but, more importantly, restores normality to our train network."
Fire chiefs meet ahead of summer
While it's been a wet year so far, things could change once conditions eventually dry out with the risk of grassfires a potential threat in summer, NSW Fire and Rescue says.
Fire chiefs from around the nation met yesterday to discuss the forecast into spring and summer.
There has been unprecedented rainfall and flooding in many states this year but that has also resulted in increased growth of bushland and extra fuel loads.
NSW Rural Fire Service spokesman Ben Shepherd said while more rain is forecast during spring, conditions can change quickly especially in some regional areas.
"What we are monitoring obviously is that incredible grass growth, we are closely monitoring that growth," Mr Shepherd said.
"With such high levels of grass growth across the state that we could see conditions turn."
Nurses and midwives set to strike next week
Thousands of nurses and midwives across NSW will strike for the fourth time this year.
Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association (NSWNMA) will walk off the job for 24 hours from 7am on Thursday, September 1. About 94 per cent of its members voted on Wednesday in favour of the strike action.
The union wants mandated nurse-to-patient ratios, that is, one nurse for every four patients per shift, and a safer workplace and fair pay.
NSWNMA general secretary Shaye Candish said its members were angry their demands are being ignored by the state government.
"All they want to do is provide safe patient care and their inability to do that is actually making their job impossible, which is why they're so frustrated and requiring further action," Ms Candish said.
A NSW Health spokesperson said they had "sought the assistance" of the Industrial Relations Commission to stop the strike or minimise disruptions.
"NSW Health recognises and is deeply thankful for the outstanding commitment and tireless efforts of our healthcare workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic," the spokesperson said.
Ms Candish said while some routine procedures may be delayed or cancelled, its members with work with their hospitals to ensure life-preserving care is maintained.
Cold weather set to ease
Temperatures are expected to start rising today after bitterly cold weather hit Sydney and large parts of NSW yesterday.
A high-pressure system will push in across eastern Australia on Thursday and Friday, bringing clear skies and light winds.
Extensive frost is likely inland, particularly around the ranges.
Showers will also ease over the south-east on Thursday, with settled weather expected Friday and over the weekend.
Snow fell across the state yesterday, with the largest dumps reported in the Blue Mountains and Lithgow.
Temperatures fell to seven degrees Celsius in Sydney but the wind-chill factor made it feel significantly colder.
