Here's what you need to know this morning:
Questions over role of suspended MP
The NSW government will face pressure today to explain what the suspension of former Liberal minister Gareth Ward will mean in practice.
Parliament yesterday voted to suspend the member for Kiama who has been charged with sexual offences, some of them involving a 17-year-old boy.
Labor is questioning the scope of the suspension and whether it extends to Mr Ward's electorate office.
In a statement issued last night, Mr Ward protested his innocence and indicated that he planned to continue to represent and lobby for his constituents.
He acknowledged that the suspension meant he would be unable "to speak and vote in parliament".
"I will, however continue to represent and lobby for my local community as its democratically elected member of parliament," he said.
"As challenging a time as this is for me personally, I have an important job to do and I intend to get on with it."
Inner-west pedestrian dies after being hit by bus
A woman has died after she was hit by a bus at Tempe last night.
Police say the woman, who has not been formally identified, was struck at 8.30pm on Gannon Street.
Despite efforts by paramedics the woman died at the scene.
The uninjured male bus driver was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
Toll road users overcharged
More than 45,000 E-Toll users have been overcharged in New South Wales this month.
Transport for New South Wales has apologised to road users for the error in the E-Toll system that led to duplicate transactions.
Authorities are investigating what caused the system failure.
Transport official say all those affected will be contacted and refunded.
Hydrogen refuelling network
New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland will today unveil a plan to build a hydrogen refuelling network for freight trucks along Australia's eastern seaboard.
Energy Minister Matt Kean said the network would allow the heavy transport industry to move away from carbon fuels.
"Renewable hydrogen will increasingly become a competitive zero emissions fuel option for our heavy transport sector, giving our trucking industry the opportunity to decarbonise their fleets," Mr Kean said.
NSW and Victoria will each provide $10 million to build at least four hydrogen refuelling stations between Sydney and Melbourne.
Local construction only for Parramatta light rail
The NSW government has announced a local manufacturing requirement for the second stage of Parramatta's light rail development.
The new transport line will connect to Sydney Metro West, linking rail and ferry services from Parramatta, Rydalmere and Olympic Park to the Sydney CBD.
Stage 1 of the project is still under construction, but the commencement of stage 2 in the coming months will see an Australia-only manufacturing requirement placed on the development.
Transport Minister David Elliott applauded the decision, insisting it would boost Australia's local economy and create new jobs onshore.
"This is an exciting time for Australian manufacturers and construction companies. We are prioritising your skills, experience and assets ahead of overseas content," Mr Elliott said.
The new light rail service is expected to begin operations next year.
Night-time firefighting training takes flight
Regional firies are undergoing night-time flight training to water-bomb fires in response to recommendations from the NSW Bushfire Inquiry.
Emergency Services Minister Steph Cooke said the move came after the disastrous 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires.
"This new capability will ensure our firefighters on the ground receive back-up from the air, day or night," Ms Cooke said.
They are currently using a Coulson Chinook helicopter for training, the RFS said.
"Operating helicopters at night will allow us to directly attack fires at times when weather conditions are typically more favourable, which has already become evident through our trials," RFS Assistant Commissioner Ben Millington said.
Rail union suspends industrial action
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has suspended their industrial action planned for today in support of fare-free Fridays for passengers.
A union spokesperson told the ABC they had agreed to suspend those Friday actions for six weeks, in exchange for the government agreeing to an intensive period of bargaining.
The spokesperson said the government had agreed to look at resolving some of their claims.
