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‘Incredibly disturbing’: calls for audit of out-of-home care providers after court hears Aboriginal baby’s aunt refused as carer due to same-sex relationship

Two of the biggest Aboriginal groups in NSW claim racism is ‘rife’ in the child protection system, which needs an overhaul

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State Government's 'significant structural reform of the child protection system'

'Fewer frontline caseworkers makes it very difficult ... '

Newcastle Herald

Mass exodus of frontline caseworkers from child protection system

Hundreds of workers have opened compensation claims due to stress and burnout.

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'We must do better': Minister backs pre-emptive child protection change

The NSW child protection system is broken.

Newcastle Herald

Let it flow - Myall River dredging campaign to save Tea Gardens

The state government will fund Myall River dredging works.

Newcastle Herald

Broken system: foster child allegedly assaulted by male care worker

'His hair was filthy, and he said he didn't get enough food.'

Newcastle Herald

Myall River dredging options to be investigated following ministerial meeting

Maritime agency agrees urgent intervention is needed for Myall River.

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Transport Minister urged to intervene in Myall River catastrophe

Port Stephens MP Kate Washington to meet Transport Minister Jo Haylen.

Newcastle Herald

Child protection a money-spinner with terrible outcomes, union says

'They have lost control of this expenditure and they are terrible, terrible placements for the kids.'

Newcastle Herald

State spending millions a year on Tomaree Lodge, Stockton Centre

The government is under pressure to decide Tomaree's future.

Newcastle Herald

Only one in five kids in crisis are being seen by a caseworker

There are 14,723 children in out-of-home care in NSW, 2,106 in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

'An episode of Utopia': Williamtown Special Activation Precinct declared dead

Review finds Williamtown SAP would cost more than $1bill to complete.

Newcastle Herald

From wonderland to wasteland: photos show despair on the Myall River

Sand has built up several kilometres upstream of the river entrance.

Newcastle Herald

From wonderland to wasteland: photos show despair on the Myall River

Sand has built up several kilometres upstream of the river entrance.

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Vulnerable kids in 'dire need' of care: Minister

'Right now, there are vulnerable children who don't have a safe place to call home' ... at least 600 new foster carers are needed each year.

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'Vulnerable kids are paying the price' of broken system, minister says

'We cannot accept kids ... going hungry whilst millions of dollars are being paid to providers.'

Newcastle Herald

'I'll talk to my colleagues about that': Minister acknowledges Myall River concerns

A long-term solution to the Myall River's problems has not been identified.

Newcastle Herald

'Special place on the planet': Tomaree Coastal Walk opens

'This area is steeped in history with ancient volcanic peaks.'

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Cancelled: why ministers refused to meet with community group

State government refuses to specify concerns about Len Roberts.

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Minister calls for heritage analysis of Tomaree Lodge plans

The site is set to become more popular when Tomaree Coastal Walk opens.

Newcastle Herald

Nelson Bay Road upgrade funding subject to government review

The former government committed $156 million to the project in last year's budget.

Newcastle Herald

MP rules out housing at Tomaree Lodge under state push

A state audit has raised the possibility of housing development on government land in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Work starts on Hexham straight road widening

Work on or next to the existing road will happen at night.

Newcastle Herald

Beacons launched at Fingal Spit after drowning

'This beacon will give residents and visitors some extra peace of mind that help is available if they get into trouble.'

Newcastle Herald

MP says most of Stockton Centre too 'derelict' for crisis housing

Ms Washington and Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp toured the centre on Friday.

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