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Panel to let housing developers bypass council scrutiny

Large-scale housing proposals will be allowed to avoid council as Australia's most expensive housing market gets worse under decade-low approvals.

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Koala deaths almost double in housing developments in south-western Sydney, data shows

Conservationists demand action from Minns government after ‘alarming’ rise in deaths of female koalas and joeys

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Nurses furious that police secured huge wage deal, while they get brushed

The Premier 'opened the door', then 'slammed it in our face'.

Newcastle Herald

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Thousands rally as nurses reject one-or-the-other deal

Angry nurses will not accept delaying their demand for improved staffing ratios as a condition of securing a major pay rise.

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‘Very clearly gendered’: furious NSW nurses and midwives reject pay rise deal amid 24-hour strike

Union at loggerheads with Minns government over 10.5% pay rise offer after NSW police win deal for wage increase of up to 40%

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Extended motorway fees flagged for 'most-tolled city'

The NSW government wants to do away with a taxpayer-subsidised cap on motorway charges, when it strikes a reform deal with toll giant Transurban.

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Railway-blockade fine added in latest protest crackdown

A proposed $22,000 fine for protesters obstructing railways balances the right to protest with keeping people safe, according to the NSW government.

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Railway protest review panned as activist fines added

The NSW Labor government will introduce an addition to protest offences ahead of a looming blockade of the Port of Newcastle.

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Man charged with murder after woman’s body found in Penrith hotel – as it happened

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Moves to firm power after blackouts wrack outback town

Further compensation could be paid to residents of an outback town after a week of power outages as their network operator faces the prospect of fines.

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'Deeply sorry': NSW braces for big train, nurse strikes

The NSW government's pay negotiations with major frontline unions have intensified, with two prominent workforces set to take strike action.

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Arrests 'not the only point' of coal port blockade

A judge has questioned why organisers are fighting an application to declare a planned coal port protest unlawful given a perceived intention to be arrested.

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More than 500 new poker machines installed in NSW despite Chris Minns promising to slash numbers

Total number of machines in state increased from 87,094 in March last year to 87,644 in October

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Flood catastrophe leaves river towns mired in drug use

Drug and alcohol use are among a range of issues brought on by the catastrophic floods of 2022 and trauma that lingers, say a local MP and charities.

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Price rise on cards to fund urban water infrastructure

The NSW opposition blames federal immigration policy for the prospect of water prices rising by hundreds of dollars each year in Sydney and surrounds.

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Drug stigma laid bare in frank talk behind closed doors

Frank discussions about drugs have taken place behind closed doors with advocates telling police and politicians a different response is urgently needed.

Newcastle Herald

Supreme Court asked to intervene Newcastle Harbour blockade application

Supreme Court to NSW Police case against harbour blockade.

Newcastle Herald

'We need some certainty': Premier says he won't overturn historic planning approvals

Premier says historic planning approvals must stand.

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Police oppose major protest to block crucial coal port

Thousands of people, including musician and ex-environment minister Peter Garrett, are expected to attend a blockade of the Port of Newcastle

Newcastle Herald

Top cop appeals to court to stop Newcastle harbour blockade

Police attempt to stop Rising Tide's harbour blockade.

Newcastle Herald

PM and Premier to launch net zero centre of excellence at Tighes Hill TAFE

PM announces $60m centre of excellence at Tighes Hill Tafe.

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Support for health response to drugs ahead of summit

The NSW government has been urged not to take ideas off the table ahead of a drug summit, with voters supporting health and welfare responses over court dates.

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When the lights are off, but everyone's home

As thousands of Australians again live through an annoying energy blackout, the nation is reminded of more widespread supply vulnerabilities.

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No-grounds eviction banned in NSW and rent increases capped at once a year

Premier Chris Minns praises changes to laws, which require landlords to give reasonable reasons to end lease and make it easier for tenants to keep pets

Newcastle Herald

Housing announced for historic Broadmeadow locomotive depot site

The historic site has been earmarked for development.

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