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Environment groups want Dungowan Dam savings redirected to Murray-Darling Basin plan

Peak conservation groups covering every basin state say more funding is needed to reach water targets and restore rivers to health after a decade of delay

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NSW government moves to ban political donations from clubs with poker machines

Exclusive: Proposed changes to the state’s electoral funding act will treat some venues similar to developers

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Retreat leader described man’s agonising death as ‘beautiful’ after frog toxin ceremony, NSW inquest hears

Festival attendee tells inquest she was warned never to speak of Jarrad Antonovich’s final moments

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NSW premier tells ministers not to directly respond to questions from MP Gareth Ward

Chris Minns says committee will determine if the Kiama MP, charged with sexual assault, is again suspended from parliament

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Knitting Nannas tell court NSW protest laws have left them ‘frightened’ to take climate action

Two members of the environmental group are challenging new laws which impose jail terms for demonstrations that disrupt major roads or public facilities

The Guardian - AU

Stricter penalties for violent behaviour at sports

Violent spectators at NSW sporting events could face tougher penalties as the government explores ways to protect volunteers and referees at community fixtures.

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Wyangala Dam misses out on federal funding, but millions to be spent on improving flood warning systems

A small NSW town was almost wiped off the map in 2022. There's now hope it will get better warnings if disaster strikes again.

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Six of the 10 most disadvantaged areas in Australia are in Queensland, Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas rankings reveal

Almost 550 Australian regions have been ranked on their level of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage. Most of the lowest-ranked areas are in Queensland.

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Violent spectators could face lifetime bans across sporting codes, under government policy

Abusive spectators at any sport in New South Wales could face lifetime bans across all venues under a new policy to stamp out violence on the sidelines.

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NSW moves to end ‘secret’ rental bidding and bring in portable bonds scheme

Exclusive: Premier Chris Minns says legislation will create a ‘fairer’ rental market by providing more certainty and flexibility

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Dad only has ONE lightbulb in whole house and takes it from room to room to save money

Single dad Martin Bongiorno, who lives in a rental property in Bateman's Bay in New South Wales, says he became strict with his personal finances after becoming dependent on compensation payments following a workplace accident.

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Metropolitan Collieries mine fined after ‘sludgy substance’ spotted in river

A coal mine near the Royal National Park in NSW has had its operating licence tightened after "significant pollution events".

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In Australia, scientists begin vaccinating koalas against chlamydia

The safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, designed specifically for koalas, has previously been tested by vaccinating a few hundred koalas brought to wildlife rescue centers for other afflictions.

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Ben Franklin defies NSW Nationals leadership by securing upper house presidency

Ben Franklin nominates himself for the position a day after state party leader Paul Toole is booted out in a leadership spill.

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First wild koalas caught and vaccinated against chlamydia

Australian scientists have begun vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydia in a pioneering field trial in New South Wales

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Man who died at NSW northern rivers retreat was ‘blue in the face’ as ceremony continued nearby, inquest told

Jarrad Antonovich died from a perforated oesophagus after consuming ayahuasca and Kambo frog toxin at Dreaming Arts festival

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‘Monster’ waves and snow as wintry snap blasts eastern states

The weather bureau has warned of extreme conditions as temperatures plunged into single digits and wild winds buffeted the coast.

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New South Wales rental crisis could worsen as building approvals slump to record lows, economist warns

ABS data shows total approvals fell in New South Wales by 34 per cent for the first three months of this year, but hardest hit were townhouses, units and high-rises.

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New South Wales parliament has more women than ever but gender parity not yet in reach

Women's representation in today's sitting parliament is up in New South Wales, but it still falls below the national average. So, could a statewide quota see all parties reach gender parity by the next election?

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Many sharks are endangered, but anglers say they're encountering more sharks than ever. What's going on?

Fishers say they're losing more and more fish to sharks. While some are calling for increased fishing quotas or culls, researchers say there's no simple answer.

The Guardian - AU

‘Unique’ frogs in NSW rainforests feared locally extinct after black summer bushfires

Pugh’s mountain frog, which has been ‘evolving since Australia was connected to Antarctica’ was worst affected of nine threatened species, researchers say

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NSW premier defends decision to keep Opera House sails unlit for King Charles's coronation

More than 3 million Australians watched King Charles's coronation, with Parliament House among the many significant buildings across the country lit up, but those in Sydney remained in the dark.

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NSW Nationals leadership spill sees Paul Toole replaced by Dugald Saunders

The New South Wales Nationals have replaced their leader Paul Toole just weeks after reinstating him over claims he misled the party.

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Paul Toole axed as NSW Nationals leader, sending Coalition into a spin on eve of parliament’s return

Former deputy premier faced leadership spill after colleague Ben Franklin accused of him of misleading colleagues

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Bail refused for man accused of burying $1.5m worth of cocaine in barrel on Darwin Esplanade

A New South Wales man accused of hiding $1.5 million worth of cocaine in an underground barrel on the Darwin Esplanade has been denied bail after arguing it should be granted because he is the "main breadwinner" for his young family.

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