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Leaders rule out new taxes, privatisation in NSW

Both major parties in NSW have committed to no new taxes and no privatisation, before pausing the election campaign to mark a year since Lismore's floods.

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Two things to watch as Dominic Perrottet tries to defy the odds of politics

In an election not fought across a gulf of policy or ideology, image could well count for Dominic Perrottet.

The New Daily

Chris Minns on Supercars, housing, Hunter Park and more

The Herald sat down with the Labor leader on Monday to talk about some Hunter issues.

Newcastle Herald

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Minns says Hunter firms good shot at train building under Labor

The Labor leader wants voters to see a point of difference between the Opposition and the Coalition on manufacturing and asset sell-offs.

Newcastle Herald

Labor says NSW on track to build more trains if elected

Labor is vowing to create jobs in NSW regional centres with $42 million to train apprentices in the Hunter, Illawarra and Sydney's west if it wins the election.

AAP

Labor's lead reduced in a NSW Newspoll four weeks before election; Voice support steady

The New South Wales state election will be held in nearly four weeks, on March 25. A Newspoll, conducted February 20-23 from a sample of 1,014, gave Labor a 52-48 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition since a September NSW Newspoll. Primary votes were 37% Coalition (up two), 36%…

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NSW Labor pledge to bring transport manufacturing 'back home' to the Hunter

The aim is to boost domestic manufacturing and tackle the statewide skills crisis.

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Labor's lead narrows a month out from NSW election

With less than a month to go until the NSW state election, a new poll shows the gap between Labor and the 12-year-old coalition government is tightening.

AAP

NSW Labor unveils election plan for Metro lines, but stops short of committing to Coalition's pledge

New South Wales Labor says it will prioritise Metro links in north-west and south-west Sydney if elected, but won't guarantee other projects announced by the Coalition.

ABC News

Perrottet pledges to overhaul 'terrible' stamp duty

The Perrottet government will expand their stamp duty reform if successful at the upcoming election, as Labor promises new western Sydney transport links.

AAP

Tens of thousands return to Oxford St for Sydney Mardi Gras in biggest parade yet

Tens of thousands of Mardi Gras revellers returned to Sydney's Oxford Street on Saturday night, in what organisers say was one of their biggest parades yet.

ABC News

NSW Labor attacked over 'seven year' energy policy

The NSW coalition has lashed Labor over its "train wreck" energy policy after leader Chris Minns said his plan could take seven years to deliver bill relief.

AAP

Former Labor MP for Monaro Steve Whan seeking candidacy for seat in NSW election

Steve Whan was Labor's sitting member for Monaro for eight years and is hoping to make a comeback in the upcoming NSW election. The former politician is seeking pre-selection and says he still has "plenty of fire in the belly".

ABC News

Labor papers over Dan Andrews pledge

'We'll work with the sector on this'

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NSW Labor to join Dylan Alcott in public sector disability jobs drive if elected

Exclusive: Chris Minns will commit to target of 5.6% of public sector jobs held by people with disability through deal with former Australian of the year

AAP

Early parliament shutdown claims false: Perrottet

Claims the NSW parliament would be closed early have been hosed down by the office of Premier Dominic Perrottet as "utterly incorrect".

AAP

NSW Labor unity about more than 'winning the election'

NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns says unifying his party in the lead up to the state election is about more than just securing a sweet political victory.

The Guardian - AU

How does the NSW government’s renewable energy plan stack up against Labor’s? We asked the experts

The NSW Coalition and the state opposition are putting major funding on the table for clean energy – with both sides recognising action is needed

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NSW Labor pledges $1bn state-owned investment company for renewable projects if elected

‘Privatisation does not work. It has been a disaster for New South Wales and under Labor it stops,’ leader Chris Minns says

ABC News

NSW Labor pledges $1 billion for new state-owned energy body if elected in March

The New South Wales opposition says the Energy Security Corporation would drive investment into renewables to ensure services "when the sun doesn’t shine or the wind doesn't blow".

AAP

NSW Labor launches $1 billion renewable energy plan

NSW Labor say a new state-owned corporation will be charged with keeping the lights on as the state transitions towards a clean energy future.

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Terry Campese steps down as Labor's candidate for Monaro at NSW election

Terry Campese's decision comes after a media report revealed he visited a school friend convicted of drug dealing at Macquarie Correctional Centre last year to raise money for his charity.

ABC News

Bipartisan support pledged in New South Wales to ban gay conversion practices

New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet pledges "in principle" support for the legislation, while Labor leader Chris Minns says there is no place for the "dangerous and damaging" practices.

The Guardian - AU

‘I really was broken’: survivor welcomes Dominic Perrottet agreeing to ban gay conversion practices

NSW premier gives bill ‘in-principle’ support as independent Alex Greenwich hails a ‘good day for our state’

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