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Labor's lead narrows in three new national polls; and seat polls galore

The final Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted May 12-17 from a sample of 2,049, gave Labor just a 52-48 lead by 2019 election preferences, a two-point gain for the Coalition since last fortnight’s Resolve. By respondent preferences, Labor’s lead was narrower at 51-49, a three-point gain for the Coalition.

The Conversation

Quirky QT vibe lures top chef Massimo Speroni

"True to the QT philosophy, QT Newcastle will offer a highly inventive food and beverage experience, highlighting local provenance."

Newcastle Herald

How the Penrith community is using rugby league to educate youth and fight the stereotypes

Rugby league has often fallen victim to the same stereotypes that have blighted parts of western Sydney, but dedicated volunteers are helping make the game a force for good in the community.

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NSW expected to pass assisted dying laws

Laws allowing terminally ill people in NSW to expedite their death are expected to pass the state parliament after years of heated debate.

AAP

A race against time as Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill faces long list of amendments in the NSW upper house

A marathon debate is expected with around 100 amendments listed for discussion but supporters are hopeful the bill will be passed by midnight tonight.

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Sweeping new search powers granted to Hunter Valley police

NSW police can now search the homes, cars, planes and boats of convicted drug dealers without a warrant as part of the crackdown on Sydney criminal gangs involved in public executions and turf wars.

Newcastle Herald

NSW euthanasia law poised for next step

After years of debate and delays, laws allowing terminally ill people in NSW to end their life are poised to be passed in NSW parliament.

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Police Minister defends time taken to implement new powers designed to tackle drug crime in NSW

The NSW government defends the length of time it took to to enact approved legislation targeting organised crime figures involved in the supply of drugs.

ABC News

Hunter schools set to become green, here's how

Sixty NSW public schools will be taking part

Newcastle Herald

NSW police get sweeping powers to search

NSW drug dealers will be targeted by police with new powers to search their homes without a warrant, as part of a crackdown on suspected gang members.

AAP

How important is your state's vote this election? Antony Green takes a look

This election will be decided in marginal seats, but as we saw in 2019, the variation in state swings can make a huge impact. So what's the situation in your state? Antony Green takes a look.

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Australian election 2022: from anti-vaxxers to revolutionaries, what do the minor parties running for the Senate stand for?

Know what’s behind the innocent-sounding names of more than 30 minor and micro parties running this election, and find out what the lesser-known groups are after – before you cast your vote

The Guardian - AU

NSW premier, rail union meet on new trains

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet will meet with the rail union over new trains workers refuse to operate due to safety issues the government says don't exist.

AAP

‘His beating heart is a focus group’ - What makes Morrison tick

Veteran Australian political writer Michelle Grattan weighs the factors ranged against PM Scott Morrison winning again in the election this Saturday

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Sydney news: NSW Health cracking down on illegal vaping, warning large fines apply

MORNING BRIEFING: More than $1 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes and liquids have been seized this year

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Moving from city to regional Australia means dealing with severe gap in affordable health care

For South Coast NSW resident Kim Hawkins, keeping up with medical expenses has been a real struggle since moving from Melbourne.

The Conversation

'His beating heart is a focus group': what makes Scott Morrison tick?

Today we are running two longer articles looking at the men who are vying to be the next Australian prime minister. You can read Paul Strangio’s profile of Anthony Albanese here.

Newcastle Herald

Ravensworth a sacred colonial battlefield

Land earmarked for an open cut mine expansion near Muswellbrook may have the same historical significance as the sacred battlefields of Europe some historians and indigenous communities have argued.

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Sole support service for Blue Mountains Indigenous community facing closure after NSW government warns of eviction

The Aboriginal support service is being evicted from a community centre in Katoomba, with the government saying it's not willing to spend millions on upgrades.

The New Daily

Watch: Questions over Coalition’s house plan, details emerge in Andrew Symonds crash, NSW police taskforce to fight gang crime

Watch: Housing industry experts question Scott Morrison's super for mortgage plan. More details emerge about the crash that killed former cricketer Andrew

ABC News

Blue Mountains to get Australia's longest road tunnel, promises of reduced travel times

NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole says the 11-kilometre tunnel between Blackheath and Little Hartley is part of a broader upgrade that will knock 30 minutes off the commute between Katoomba and Lithgow.

AAP

NSW teacher's wage booster simplified

NSW teachers may find it easier to increase their pay by applying for higher accreditation in changes that have been described as overdue and a distraction.

AAP

NSW site for Australia's longest tunnel

Australia's longest road tunnel is a step closer as part of a plan for greater connection from western NSW to Sydney with a new path through the Blue Mountains.

ABC News

Sacred sites battle on Biamanga mountain captured in rare book by Yuin tribal elder, photographer

The tribal elder, the sacred mountain, and the photos that helped secure one of the first Aboriginal land rights victories in NSW.

Newcastle Herald

Novocastrian Grayson makes his mark in Nashville

"I used to play all over Newcastle and NSW and I loved a Sunday night on stage at The Beaches or a packed house on a Saturday night at Bar 121. They were good times."

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