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Profits surge despite fewer pokies in NSW

As NSW leaders debate the value of a cashless gaming card, new analysis reveals pokies are even more profitable than before COVID-19.

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Pressure on Minns over gambling card

The government is divided over the issue, and Labor has not committed to the gambling reform.

Newcastle Herald

Greens candidate says major parties neglecting Newcastle

Greens state election candidate John Mackenzie has slammed both major parties for ignoring Newcastle and going missing on key issues such as Stockton beach, the port container terminal and affordable housing.

Newcastle Herald

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NSW govt, Labor pushed on pokies stance

NSW parliamentary crossbench members are pushing for the introduction of cashless gaming ahead of an election that could see major parties make a deal.

AAP

Shelved NSW trade boss neutral on decision

A NSW trade boss overlooked for a prestigious role has dismissed it as "the decisions of government", during an inquiry into overseas appointments.

AAP

NSW election looms as last chance for our koalas

'The world will be very angry with us if koalas go extinct.'

Newcastle Herald

John Hunter Hospital turmoil explored by independent policy compliance check

NSW Health secretary has "no reason" to believe Hunter New England Health chief executive is not executing role in any other way but to support his hospital.

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Facebook photo sparks ambo diversity probe

A Facebook post showing an all-male group of NSW Special Operations paramedic recruits has sparked an investigation into whether the team has diversity issues.

AAP

Property group withdraws proposal for controversial over-55s development on NSW Mid North Coast

Ingenia Communities has informed Nambucca Valley Council of its plans to withdraw the proposal for an over-55s "lifestyle community" at Scotts Head.

ABC News

NSW debates petition to end forest logging

Environmental activists are calling for an end to public native forest logging in a motion being debated by NSW parliament.

AAP

Cannabis offences fall in Hunter, as medical use rises

Cannabis offences continued to fall this year, despite COVID restrictions being lifted.

Newcastle Herald

Time is running out on the Murray-Darling plan. Should Tanya Plibersek reach for the big guns?

NSW and Victoria have dragged their heels and now risk the federal government taking over Australia’s most important river system

The Guardian - AU

Will Perrottet's long-awaited drug reforms work?

Cessnock MP Clayton Barr said the "two chances concept is pretty fair and reasonable".

Newcastle Herald

Dungowan Dam's $1.3 billion price tag more than three times economic benefit, Greens MP says

The proposed $1.3 billion Dungowan Dam near Tamworth would only produce 27 cents for every dollar invested, according to a summary of the business case obtained by the NSW Greens. Water Minister Kevin Anderson disputes the claim.

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Minister backs Barilaro as he skips probe

Former NSW MP John Barilaro has cited mental health reasons as he pulled out of his second appearance at an inquiry into his appointment to a plum trade role.

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Southern NSW irrigators plan to challenge flood plain harvesting legislation in court

For the first time irrigators in northern NSW valleys will have to measure their flood plain harvesting take, but southern NSW water users say they are still allowed to take more than their fair share.

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NSW govt lawyer disputes job offer claim

Evidence given by a former public servant who said she was offered a job that eventually went to John Barilaro was "not correct", the official says.

ABC News

Mirador developer RCL Group open to land swap with Bega Valley Shire Council

A NSW Far South Coast property developer says his company is open to a land swap after community concerns were raised about a residential project's potential impact on biodiversity.

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Evidence from NSW inquiry into John Barilaro's US trade job referred to ICAC

Evidence from the parliamentary inquiry into the process that saw former deputy premier John Barilaro given a plum trade job will be referred to NSW's Independent Commission Against Corruption.

AAP

Premier 'squibbed it' on Barilaro: Labor

Labor has criticised the NSW premier for failing to sack John Barilaro from his New York appointment, calling it a lost opportunity to show leadership.

Newcastle Herald

Medicinal cannabis inquiry looks at driving exemption

Medicinal cannabis users face discrimination at roadside drug tests, compared to other prescription drug users.

ABC News

Sydney news: Levels of violent crime involving a weapon stay low in NSW, despite Sydney gangland murders

MORNING BRIEFING: Crime statistics show murders, assaults and robberies involving a knife or firearm are lower than in almost any other year over the past two decades.

ABC News

NSW Premier commits to public sector pay rise and $3,000 appreciation payment

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet also says an extra 10,000 doctors, nurses and other health staff will be employed using a one-off funding package of $4.5 billon in the upcoming state budget.

AAP

NSW attorney-general urges drug law pivot

The approach to tackling drug use in NSW is "clearly not working", according to the state's attorney-general, who is pushing to reform the penalties.

AAP

NSW nurses let down by report: Greens

A parliamentary report into health outcomes in NSW rural and remote areas has failed to back a push by the nurses union for mandated nurse-to-patient ratios.

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