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NSW Coalition pledges feasibility study for specialist domestic violence courts

Labor opposition says move a decade overdue, with similar courts already operating in Queensland and overseas

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Major parties vow to remove barriers for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence ahead of NSW election

Less than two months out from the state election, the Coalition announces policies tackling safe and stable housing, while Labor commits to a specialist service for migrant and refugee women.

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NSW leaders reach accord on DV action

The major parties in NSW say they will both take action to stop domestic violence, following a day of policy announcements about key issues affecting women.

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People In NSW May Soon Be Able To Check Online If Their Partner Has A History Of DV Offences

The scheme is designed to help women stay safe while online dating, but it's not that simple.

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NSW women and men will be able to check partner's violence history online with disclosure scheme

The proposed extension of a scheme by the NSW government will allow women and men across the state to check if their partner has a history of domestic violence.

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Calls to standardise Sydney's 'patchwork' of tolls as new WestConnex tunnel opens

Sydney's toll road network has been described as one of the most expensive in the world. As another section of WestConnex opens, experts say it's time for consistent pricing.

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‘Undermine our road safety’: promised rewards for ‘safe’ NSW drivers criticised by experts

Labor and the Coalition promise to ease penalties for ‘low-level’ offences if they win the state election

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Why Hunter motorists with good driving records could skip fines

Good drivers would be given a one-off chance to escape a fine for some offences under the proposal

Newcastle Herald

Crossbench MP to refer Perrottet to police

The NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party will refer the premier to police to test whether he breached a seldom enforced law on declarations.

AAP

Sexism claim in NSW Libs preselection race

A senior NSW Liberal staffer claims her colleagues discouraged her from pursuing a career in politics and told her to instead settle down and have children.

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Liberal Party dumps conservative Noel McCoy for Castle Hill pre-selection over COVID criticisms

The NSW government is facing another pre-selection debacle after the far-right lawyer expected to replace the Transport Minister was dumped in a shock move by the Liberal Party.

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Next Sydney tunnel to burrow below harbour

A second road tunnel under Sydney Harbour won't require dredging of the harbour floor with the NSW government revealing the total project will cost $5 billion.

AAP

NSW premier dodges preselection debate

Snubbed senior Liberal minister Natalie Ward says she's focused on the people of NSW, not the Liberal Party processes that stopped her moving into a safe seat.

AAP

Voters will reject Liberals if they don’t have enough female candidates, Matt Kean says

NSW treasurer savaged his party’s preselection processes and warned that the community expects more diversity in its parliaments

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NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says Liberal Party's preselection 'not reflecting the community'

Matt Kean says he is "devastated" by the loss of minister Natalie Ward to a former Liberal staffer as she tried to make the move to the state's lower house.

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Treasurer slams lack of women in NSW Libs

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has fired shots at his own party for sidelining women from prominent roles after Natalie Ward failed to win a preselection battle.

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‘It’s a grey wash’: Liberals frustrated over preselections in NSW and Victoria

MPs say candidates need to better represent the community, after Natalie Ward loses preselection battle

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Woman minister's bid for safe seat fails

NSW Dominic Perrottet has rallied around a female colleague and "future leader" who failed to convince Liberal Party faithful to install her in a safe seat.

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NSW Premier refuses to concede blow to gender representation pledge after female MP snub

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet refuses to concede the Liberal Party has suffered a blow to its attempt to boost the number of women in its ranks after Natalie Ward fails to win preselection.

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Simon Holmes à Court considers supporting up to 10 teals to shake up NSW election

Climate 200 is looking at ‘seven to 10’ seats in the state and has had discussions with groups in ‘most’ of them

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Matt Kean urges Liberal Party to preselect more women ahead of 2023 NSW election

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has ordered Liberal Party members to "get on board with the program" and preselect more women ahead of March's state election.

AAP

White Ribbon jetski event called tone deaf

A flotilla of 50 jet skis will ride in formation to raise awareness about domestic violence in NSW, but the event has been called confusing by critics.

AAP

Electric car drivers to stay in fast lane

Some drivers will be offered shortcuts through traffic for another year in the latest push to encourage electric vehicle adoption in Australia.

AAP

Blame game after UN drops NSW jail visits

The NSW government says some of the state's prisons are sub-standard but blocked UN inspectors should visit countries not signed up to international protocols.

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Woman's agony after false widow spider feasted on her arm as she slept

WARNING: GRAPHIC FOOTAGE Kayleigh Ward woke up in the morning to find her upper left arm severely swollen and red - with the infection continuing to spread.

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