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Sydney ferries should be 'diving wrecks'

Maritime workers say a troubled fleet of Sydney ferries are duds and should be sunk to the bottom of the ocean after a series of faults.

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Billions to tackle NSW childcare deserts

The NSW government will create a multi-billion-dollar fund to directly address 'childcare deserts' across the state as it seeks to tackle the gender pay gap.

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Foreign trains bring no savings: NSW Labor

NSW Labor has committed the state to building its own train, tram, bus and ferry fleets again, after multiple defects in overseas-built public transport.

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NSW launches online calculator in a step towards stamp duty reform, but is yet to introduce bill

A new stamp duty calculator will allow first home buyers to work out the difference between paying stamp duty up-front or an annual land tax, but the state government is yet to introduce legislation on stamp duty reform.

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New South Wales Treasurer Matt Kean now supports plan to raise Warragamba Dam, after opposing the project

Former environment minister Matt Kean, who previously said the project doesn't stack up financially, now urges the government to "crack on with" raising the Warragamba Dam wall.

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NSW urges federal funding for dam wall

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean is urging the federal government to help fund the controversial plan to raise the Warragamba Dam wall.

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NSW govt 'kidding themselves' on teals

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he's not worried about the rise of teal independents in NSW, but one upper house MP thinks he should be.

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Liberal faction backs NSW gender quota

The moderate faction of the NSW Liberals has committed to gender parity as the party fills vacant seats for the upcoming state election.

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NSW land tax plan to cover most home sales

The NSW government says most properties sold in the state would qualify for first home buyers choosing to pay annual land tax instead of upfront stamp duty.

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Ride levy extended to fund taxi relief

Passengers will pay a one-dollar levy on rideshare and taxi trips in NSW for two more years to support compensation for taxi licence holders.

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Vales Point coal-fired power station in NSW could be polluting in breach of clean air laws

Environment groups question whether ageing station’s exemptions from some pollution standards are valid

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Bold plan to address 'childcare deserts'

The NSW government has promised to spend $5 billion over the next decade to make child care more accessible and affordable.

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Waratah Big Battery gets state significant status

The Waratah Super Battery, which will partially offset the closure of Eraring Power Station, has been declared as Critical State Significant Infrastructure.

Newcastle Herald

NSW commits $45m to five hydro projects

The NSW government has invested $45 million in five new pumped hydro projects as part of its plan to replace the state's ageing coal-fired power stations.

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Sydney braces for train and bus industrial action on Wednesday as unions meet with NSW transport minister

Combined rail unions say industrial action would be halted until end of September if government agrees to pay rise

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Sydney news: Police release CCTV footage of dead man Hongli Qi, last seen in May in Sydney

MORNING BRIEFING: Detectives reveal CCTV footage of Hongli Qi's movements in May, after his decomposed body was found by council workers in bushland in the Hawkesbury.

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Sydney train disruptions to continue but union flags potential 'breakthrough' in negotiations

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union secretary says its battle with the NSW government could be easing but action planned for this week is "too far gone" to wind back.

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NSW government forced to spend $1.9bn bailing out workers' insurance scheme icare

The scandal-plagued state workers' insurance scheme icare has now needed almost $4 billion in bailouts over past three years, the NSW Treasurer says.

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Barilaro made 'outlandish claims': Kean

The NSW treasurer has been grilled over correspondence with John Barilaro about a US trade job that was later handed to the former Nationals leader.

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NSW plea to boost skilled visa places

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean wants the federal government to increase the number of skilled visa places and expedite work visa applications to cut labour shortages.

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Sydney news: Industrial action hits city and regional rail causing delays across network

MORNING BRIEFING: Commuters are warned to allow extra time as industrial action hits the rail network across the city and some regional areas.

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NSW Lib MP adds name to retirement list

The list of NSW government members not contesting the March election continues to grow, with western Sydney Liberal MP Kevin Conolly announcing he will retire.

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War of words between NSW ministers proves a political distraction in Macquarie Street

Analysis: As questions are asked of Labor, David Elliott and Matt Kean were busy criticising each other

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Ministers seek to boost winter gas supply

The energy minister has given the Australia Energy Market Operator the power to shore up domestic supply and added emissions reduction as a market target.

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Kean pushing for renewed policy focus

NSW Treasurer and new deputy Liberal leader Matt Kean wants to draw a line in the sand on recent government scandals to focus on policies.

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