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NSW is copping rain and flooding while parts of Australia are in drought. What’s going on?

Emergency crews were scrambling to rescue residents trapped by floodwaters on Wednesday as heavy rain pummelled the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.

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State and federal MPs describe death threats and vile abuse in wake of Joanna Howe’s anti-abortion campaign

Representatives around the country say third parties sent abusive messages after they were targeted for their stance on abortion

The Guardian - AU

66 Y.O. NSW Woman Accused Of Murdering Grandsons To Use Mental Health Defence

She's charged with two counts of murder over the deaths of her grandchildren, aged seven and six.

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Floods isolate almost 50,000 people in NSW as BoM warns of more rain

Residents describe anxious waits for rescue as unprecedented level of flooding strikes the Manning river

The Guardian - AU

Kosciuszko 'turning point' as hard-hooved horses culled

Ecological recovery is under way in the Australian Alps but new data showing fewer wild horses has come under fresh scrutiny.

AAP

Indigenous incarceration rates are 'getting worse'

Law changes for alleged domestic violence offenders have been cited as a reason for increasing remand numbers, as Indigenous incarceration reaches record highs.

AAP

‘Unprecedented rainfall’: NSW downpour leads to evacuation orders for towns and 24 flood rescues

Mid-north coast and Hunter region cops barrage of extreme weather, with more than 68 schools closed

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‘No pain, no gain’: why some primary students are following intense study routines

Every year, thousands of New South Wales students sit a test to determine places for highly sought-after selective high schools. These are academically selective public schools often associated with high Year 12 scores.

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Nam Le wins book of the year at NSW Literary awards for ‘passionate and bold’ depiction of Vietnamese diaspora

Author of 36 Ways of Writing a Vietnamese Poem says of his work about war, family and racism: ‘I’ve basically been writing it my whole life’

The Guardian - AU

NSW Rental Reform Brings ‘Sensible’ New Rules Around Evictions & Pets

“Today marks a significant change which brings the rental market into the 21st century and makes renting fairer," said NSW Premier Chris Minns.

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Morning Mail: Israel launches new Gaza assault; NSW police ‘extraordinary’ search power; Biden’s cancer diagnosis

‘Extensive’ operation planned by Israeli forces in Gaza; Teams app took students biometric data; Labor eyes productivity reforms

The Guardian - AU

Hopes AI can help provide lifeline for housing crisis

A government-backed lab hopes to provide solutions to ambitious housing targets and a cost-of-living crisis.

AAP

NSW police’s ‘extraordinary’ search powers a ‘blank cheque’ to target Indigenous youth, lawyers say

Low rate of successful searches of people subject to firearm prohibition orders, which never expire, raise fears scheme is being used to conduct surveillance without judicial oversight

The Guardian - AU

NSW education department caught unaware after Microsoft Teams began collecting students’ biometric data

Gathering of face and voice data went unnoticed for one month after it was automatically enabled for video conferencing app users in March

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Record start continues for Super Netball pacesetters

Sitting at contrasting ends of the Super Netball ladder, the front-running NSW Swifts were made to fight for their win over cross-town rivals, the Giants.

The Guardian - AU

‘Absolutely no evidence’: how NSW police backflipped on unlawful strip-search

Shortly before court hearing class action involving 3,000 people, force admitted to unlawfully strip-searching Raya Meredith and withdrew all its witnesses

AAP

Home building rush balances price tags with power bills

Balancing the higher upfront cost of energy efficient homes with their long-term savings on power bills is a challenge in the rush to build affordable housing.

The Guardian - AU

Paying for peace and solitude: campers worry changes to NSW national park fees will discourage visits

The state government wants to institute flat rates for low and high seasons. But many campers are troubled by the proposed pricing structure change

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'Swagging it': tractor fanatics to trek across outback

It will take a fortnight for 10 tractor drivers to make the trip from Bourke to Birdsville going 23km/h, a long and slow journey for a good cause.

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Game over: Crusaders smash Waratahs' finals hopes

Another insipid defensive display has all but ended the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific finals chances in a 48-33 loss to the Crusaders in Sydney.

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Lomax makes strong NSW case as Eels belt dismal Knights

Parramatta have put Newcastle to the sword, with Zac Lomax starring on return from injury and Dylan Brown in form against the side he will join next year.

AAP

Firework row ignites as seizure threatens cracker night

A large shipment of fireworks bound for a region's famed cracker night celebrations has been seized, potentially putting a dampener on a 47-year tradition.

The Guardian - AU

From ‘architecturally tricky’ to ‘awe-inspiring’: winners of NSW’s 2025 National Trust heritage awards revealed

Country hospital brought back from the ashes wins top heritage prize

The Guardian - AU

NSW workers’ compensation overhaul would make it ‘virtually impossible’ to lodge successful claims for psychological injuries, experts warn

Proposed changes would ‘strip away’ the rights of workers, lawyer argues

The Guardian - AU

NSW Blues’ historic Origin series win turns the tide for women’s rugby league

The Blues were red-hot even in wet conditions in Game 2 to claim the State of Origin shield from the Maroons and lay down a marker for years to come

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