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'I won't be here': premier flags surprise exit plan

The premier of the most populous state has shown signs of political wear and tear three years into his first term, saying he could hang it all up by 2031.

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Possums, asbestos and pigeons: snap review into NSW hospitals highlights serious maintenance issues

Health minister pledges to work quickly to improve hygiene after mould outbreak in Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital left two patients dead

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Safety guidelines ignored before hospital fungus deaths

Protections for some of the sickest patients at a major hospital were not implemented before a construction-induced fungal infection claimed two lives.

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How will datacentres affect Australia’s power prices, water supply and emissions?

There’s a growing expectation that if you build a datacentre you must meet your own energy needs. But there are other key policy questions that need answering

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‘Less lethal’ deaths: courts examine role of controversial police weapons before three Australians died

Exclusive: Police forces argue bean-bag and foam baton rounds are less harmful than firearms but the projectiles have been linked to deaths around the world

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Last of the summer rain puts southern states on flood watch and Sydney on alert for bull sharks

SA premier Peter Malinauskas warns residents to prepare for heavy falls and possible flash floods

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Farmers with 'reason' exempt from post-Bondi gun caps

A new limit on gun ownership will not apply to NSW primary producers who can prove they need more firearms for business purposes.

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NSW government denies ‘covering up’ deadly fungal outbreak at major hospital

Health minister says cluster of infections at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital was not publicised to avoid ‘unnecessarily scaring people’

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NSW’s new rapid response police unit may help some people feel safer, but it also raises difficult questions

The New South Wales government has just announced the launch of a new, permanent rapid response police unit.

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Morning Mail: One Nation job for Pauline Hanson’s daughter; tensions high amid US-Iran nuclear talks; fears over ChatGPT Health advice

Lee Hanson given lucrative role by One Nation; high-stakes US-Iran talks continue into the night; experts sound alarm over ChatGPT Health

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‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show

Now the largest public gallery in NSW outside of Sydney, NAG’s new exhibition marries big names with local artists – and celebrates a changing city

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Pauline Hanson’s daughter employed in taxpayer-funded job with NSW One Nation senator

Exclusive: Tasmanian Lee Hanson employed as senior adviser to Sean Bell in role worth as much as $180,000

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Man accused of 'cowardly' New Year attack seeks bail

A young man on bail for alleged violence in NSW is accused of punching a man as he walked away from a confrontation hours into the new year, a judge has heard.

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Minns government undermined social cohesion with NSW protest restrictions, constitutional challenge hears

Lawyer for protest groups argues state needs to prove it was ‘rational to prevent all protests’ to achieve its goal

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Chris Baghsarian’s body dumped on Sydney’s outskirts within 40 hours of kidnapping, police suggest

NSW detectives say Toyota Corolla involved in crime was spotted in Pitt Town one day after 85-year-old abducted from North Ryde home

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Why are the phrases ‘globalise the intifada’ and ‘from the river to the sea’ so contested?

In the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration that killed 15 people, the New South Wales government is moving toward banning phrases it argues incite hatred. The Queensland government has said it would do the same.

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View from The Hill: Chris Minns makes sense on ISIS brides’ children, while opposition adds to scaremongering

Among today’s leaders, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is notable in a couple of ways.

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Monsoon low could bring year’s worth of rain in a week to parts of NSW, Queensland and South Australia

Further thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and flash flooding may hit Melbourne on Tuesday, Bureau of Meteorology warns

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Evidence linked to Sydney kidnap victim Chris Baghsarian, 85, discovered in burnt-out car as search continues

NSW police say they found links between the car and abandoned Dural property 10 days after man abducted in case of mistaken identity

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Security boost call as mental health patients flee care

Two escapees from mental health care were allegedly involved in incidents that killed three people, and now security arrangements are being questioned.

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Nation faces days of severe thunderstorms, flood risks

Flood warnings have been issued for multiple states and territories as a days-long big wet is forecast to dump hundreds of millimetres of rain.

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Patterson, Hadley fire NSW into One-Day Cup decider

NSW will face Tasmania in the One-Day Cup final with plenty of confidence after thumping the Tigers by seven wickets to qualify.

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NSW to ban children from riding ebikes under minimum age limit

Expert review will consider whether children and teenagers should be able to carry passengers

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Police hopes fade of finding kidnap victim Chris Baghsarian, 85, alive after raid on Dural property

NSW police search ‘makeshift stronghold’ in Wildthorn Ave, Dural after grandfather abducted from North Ryde home last Friday in case of mistaken identity

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Joyce says he’s not aware of crime reports after Hanson comments – as it happened

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