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The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Sharon Claydon tests positive to start campaign

At least six Hunter election candidates have tested positive this year.

Newcastle Herald

‘I’ll fess up’: Anthony Albanese tries to make a virtue of not knowing unemployment or cash rate

Labor leader makes mistake on day one of campaign as Scott Morrison embraces former NSW MP who said PM ‘got the welcome he deserved’ during bushfires

The Guardian - AU

GetUp outlines target seats for election

Left-wing advocacy outfit GetUp will target a slate of seats across NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory as it aims to dethrone the Morrison government.

AAP

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Newcastle and Hunter health district records highest COVID cases in NSW as hospitalisations rise

A Taree resident has died and hospitals in the Hunter health district were treating 74 people for COVID-19, three of whom were in intensive care, as hospitalisations further afield in NSW rose overnight even as cases fell.

Newcastle Herald

Jail for assaulting NSW frontline workers

People who assault NSW frontline workers - including paramedics, prison officers and firefighters - could be jailed under new laws to be introduced this year.

AAP

Where are the most marginal seats, and who might win them?

The map below shows the 2019 federal election results adjusted for redistributions in Victoria and Western Australia. Victoria gained a seat (Hawke), while WA lost one (Stirling). Hawke is a notional Labor seat, while Stirling was a Liberal seat, so Labor gained one notional seat by redistribution.

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PM opens arms to stood down minister

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Alan Tudge remains a "formal member" of his cabinet despite standing aside following allegations of abuse, which he denies.

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Hunter COVID-19 numbers decline but still lead the state

For a second successive day, the region recorded no COVID-19 deaths

Newcastle Herald

Pop-up classrooms for flooded NSW students

The NSW government is hoping to have 100 'pop-up' classrooms ready for students in the flooded northern rivers by the start of term two.

AAP

How Labor can win the 2022 election

This piece is the first in a two-part series. Its companion piece, How the Coalition can win the 2022 election, can be found here.

The Conversation

Australian election 2022: Scott Morrison warns voters against change as Anthony Albanese promises a ‘better future’

Prime minister calls federal election for 21 May as two leaders outline pitch to voters

The Guardian - AU

Charts reveal NSW's accelerating COVID-19 infection rate and how state recorded 1m cases in 75 days

NSW took 731 days to officially reach 1 million COVID-19 cases. To get from there to 2 million, it took just 75. And unofficially, the state probably hit that milestone even sooner.

ABC News

Family violence groups call for Victoria’s first culturally specific refuge

Unlike Queensland and New South Wales, Victoria has no culturally specific family violence refuges

The Guardian - AU

The historian who made history: Nichole Overall first woman to hold Monaro in 166 years

Education issues are front of mind for the newly minted MP.

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NSW's Bega Valley compostable nappy trial success garners global attention

A successful compostable nappy trial on the NSW far south coast could help solve a major waste problem in Australia and across the world.

Newcastle Herald

Billions of reasons why the Hunter economy needs help in shaking its coal addiction

The Hunter Valley has 'real potential' to reinvent itself, but the region lacks a plan.

Newcastle Herald

Not so fast ... we've all made the odd mistake

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

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Hundreds flooded out as NSW holidays begin

Hundreds of NSW residents remain under evacuation orders, with the SES rating the recent storm season one of the toughest in living memory.

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High Court win for Morrison, as he prepares to fire election starting gun

Scott Morrison has won, in a Friday decision by the High Court, his long running battle over NSW Liberal party preselections, clearing the way for him to call the election.

ABC News

High Court throws out challenge to NSW Liberal preselections, clearing way for Prime Minister to call federal election

The High Court has cleared the way for Prime Minister Scott Morrison to call an election, dismissing an application to challenge a federal branch takeover of Liberal preselections in New South Wales.

Newcastle Herald

Erika Sorby show opens at Blackstone

Emerging artist Erika Sorby opens her show, Women and Wine, at Blackstone Gallery this weekend. The exhibit presents a series of original, contemporary oil paintings that encompasses female sensuality, flattering decor and wine. The exhibition launch is from 3 to 6pm on Saturday, April 9. The show features about 50…

AAP

NSWRL demands ARLC pay funds by Monday pm

The NSW Rugby League have demanded the ARL Commission pay their funding in full by Monday and retract claims of a constitutional breach.

The Canberra Times

Rebels bikie gang link to alleged Queanbeyan drug house

NSW police founds drugs and ammunition during a Queanbeyan search warrant

ABC News

Regional Health Division announced by NSW government in wake of healthcare inquiry

The announcement of a new NSW government division that will focus on regional health services is welcomed by stakeholders, but some want immediate action to reduce spiralling locum doctor costs.

AAP

Calls to end NSW govt 'accounting trick'

A NSW parliamentary committee wants a state government-owned transport company to be wound up so taxpayers don't have to fork out billions to keep it running.

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