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The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

NSW to consider action over Catholic church abuse legal tactics

Attorney general Michael Daley requests urgent briefing on high court’s damning judgment on use of permanent stays

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Bushfires add to pain for farmers battling drought

Bushfires sparked by dry lighting strikes have burnt through more than 35,000 hectares near the NSW-Queensland border, leaving farmers in dire straits.

AAP

Rare white platypus spotted, but it's not an albino

A researcher has shared extraordinary images of a rare white platypus spotted in a NSW stream.

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NSW not shifting goalposts on emissions, minister says

The NSW environment minister is unable to say how long Australia's largest coal-fired power station will stay open but wants more done to reduce emissions.

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Call for Santos to give up on Narrabri as precinct axed

Clean industry advocates say renewable energy and sustainable agriculture are the future of Narrabri, as the NSW government axes a gas-led industrial precinct.

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Billionaire Branson calls for drug decriminalisation

Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has called on the NSW government to follow the ACT in decriminalising drugs to reduce harm.

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Major train building industry poised for revival in Newcastle

The Treasurer says the industry needs time to prepare.

Newcastle Herald

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‘For God’s sake, do something’: Richard Branson urges NSW to act on drug reform

British billionaire says Minns Labor government must commit to timeframe for drug summit and ‘put people’s health first’

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Scrutiny over NSW police handling of people in crisis

A program aimed at de-escalating police incidents involving people in mental crisis needs reform, the NSW mental health minister concedes.

AAP

Children to be guarded by life-changing tech in ICUs

State-first technology is being rolled out in NSW pediatric hospitals to help shield seriously ill children from infectious diseases.

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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

Falling random breath tests blamed on police shortages

The number of random breath tests carried out in NSW has dropped significantly since before the pandemic, leading to calls for government intervention.

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Beer and burgers: The Shorty and The Prince take home an AHA NSW Award each

'The hospitality offering ... is nothing short of world-class.'

Newcastle Herald

Fires in Queensland tropics – as it happened

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'Dumpster fire': at-risk kids in limbo as service closes

'The OOHC system is ... a horrendous failure of the NSW government'

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Homes, livestock destroyed after 'dreadful' fire in NSW

Large amounts of land and livestock has been lost and some homes destroyed by multiple bushfires around the historic NSW township of Tenterfield.

Newcastle Herald

Maths magicians take top honours at school competition

Students had to answer questions without the help of a calculator.

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Reforms needed to tackle NSW's future climate disasters

More catastrophic natural disasters are expected across NSW as the government concedes further reforms and funding is needed.

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Doctors referred to medical board over crash death

Four Sydney doctors have been referred to the NSW Medical Council after the death of 20-year-old Adam Fitzpatrick following a car crash in 2020.

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Thrill of the grill as NSW barbecue competitions sizzle

Three Queensland mates known as the Beefy Brothers are on a meaty pilgrimage through regional NSW, taking on two barbecue competitions.

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The Best Holiday Parks To Visit This Summer If You’re Keen For A Non-Spenny Beachside Vacay

Looking for a non-exxy summer vacay idea? Here are the best holiday parks and camping locations in NSW so you can plan your summer with ease.

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State-first commissioner to target assaults on women

As NSW faces increasing rates of domestic violence and sexual assaults, a women's safety commissioner has been appointed to tackle the crisis.

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Pay for trainee NSW cops to fight off interstate offers

Student police officers will be paid while undertaking their training in a bid to boost the number of recruits and relieve workforce pressures.

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Border town saved from blaze – as it happened

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Explosives, homes under threat as fire rages in NSW

A town of 4000 residents has become the epicentre of NSW's firefighting efforts after seven blazes ignited to its north, west and south.

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