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NSW government slides further into trouble as Perrottet struggles for clear air

Clear air is essential ahead of an election. Space to make the case to voters. Room to build positive momentum. And yet, hurtling towards a poll in March 2023, the NSW Liberal-National government is gasping for breath.

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CEO 'nervous' appointing Barilaro to role

The Investment NSW chief says former trade minister Stuart Ayres "was not at arm's length" from the decision to appoint John Barilaro to a New York trade job.

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Flood inquiry receives scathing contribution from Bundjalung Nation for forthcoming independent report

Indigenous community leaders on the New South Wales far north coast say the emergency response to this year's flooding disaster ranged from unprepared and uncoordinated to non-existent.

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NSW Sports Minister says moving NRL grand final from Sydney would be 'extraordinary' move

NSW Sports Minister Stuart Ayres says the state government has spent $1.5 billion on projects that "massively benefits" the NRL, and thinks it will "do the right thing" in keeping the grand final in Sydney.

ABC News

More train strikes due for the Hunter as rail workers told to stop issuing fines

The strikes are part of industrial action being rolled out across NSW from August 7 to 31.

Newcastle Herald

'Rolling' train strikes to hit NSW network

There will be rolling train strikes across the NSW transport network from next week as the rail union remains at loggerheads with the state government.

AAP

NRL grand final hosting decision looms

NSW Sports Minister Stuart Ayres has warned funding for further stadium projects may have to wait as the NRL weighs moving its grand final to Queensland.

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NSW flood response inept: Indigenous group

Aboriginal leaders in northern NSW have criticised the emergency response to unprecedented floods by multiple levels of government.

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NSW Trade Minister Stuart Ayres reflects on involvement in John Barilaro's recruitment to lucrative New York role

New South Wales Trade Minister Stuart Ayres concedes he should have told former deputy premier John Barilaro not to apply for an overseas trade role. But he maintains his actions were in the public interest.

ABC News

NSW casinos face $100m misconduct fines

NSW's new casino watchdog will get powers to investigate wrongdoing and enforce compliance with tough new controls targeting money laundering.

AAP

'We felt like we're nothing': increasing voting among Australians experiencing homelessness

At every federal election, there is a moment when election-watchers turn their attention to the seat of Eden-Monaro in New South Wales. Between 1972 and 2013, the party that formed government won Eden-Monaro. It was (and for some, still is) considered a bellwether seat – what happens in Eden-Monaro is…

The Conversation

Hunter secure NSW PSSA netball title with unbeaten run

Four players were named in the state team.

Newcastle Herald

Sydney news: Former NSW Premier John Barilaro plum job review outcome due 'very shortly'

MORNING BRIEFING: The New South Wales Premier says an independent review into the appointment of John Barilaro to a lucrative trade role in New York could be handed down by the end of the week.

ABC News

Ayres admits one regret on Barilaro job

NSW Labor says it's clear John Barilaro was given preferential treatment when applying for a US trade job as "every hurdle ... was mysteriously removed".

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Australian captain Cummins ties the knot

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has married his long-term partner Becky Boston in the tourist hotspot of Byron Bay on the far North Coast of NSW.

Newcastle Herald

Shark buoys installed at Birubi and Newcastle as Redhead detections trigger warning

The devices are part of the NSW Department of Primary Industries SharkSmart program.

The Guardian - AU

Pork barrelling can constitute corrupt conduct and could lead to criminal charges, Icac says

NSW anti-corruption watchdog calls for strict guidelines for government grants in new report

Newcastle Herald

Government unveils plan to lighten teachers' workloads

The NSW Teachers Federation has labelled the plan as "nothing more than window dressing".

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AAP

'Scathing' toll report finds power abused

The NSW government rejects an inquiry finding it abused its executive power by withholding contract details for toll roads, a Liberal committee member says.

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Pork barrelling could be corrupt: ICAC

The NSW corruption watchdog says the targeted spending of taxpayer cash for political purposes could amount to corruption, and has recommended new guidelines.

ABC News

Southern NSW irrigators plan to challenge flood plain harvesting legislation in court

For the first time irrigators in northern NSW valleys will have to measure their flood plain harvesting take, but southern NSW water users say they are still allowed to take more than their fair share.

ABC News

Use of sharks nets in NSW could be left to discretion of councils

Coastal councils in New South Wales may soon be able to decide whether they want to use nets to mitigate the risk of shark attacks at local beaches.

The Guardian - AU

John Barilaro was ranked second by New York trade role selection panel, new documents reveal

Investment NSW CEO Amy Brown intervened to alter an initial report on best candidates for the job, trade minister says

ABC News

Liberals deputy leader Stuart Ayres texted John Barilaro details of trade job advertisement

Trade Minister Stuart Ayres says Mr Barilaro reached out to him asking about the process for recruitment for the trade commissioner's job in New York.

AAP

Perrottet backs Ayres over Barilaro job

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is standing by his deputy Stuart Ayres in the face of mounting criticism over his role in John Barilaro landing a US trade job.

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