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NSW police’s ‘extraordinary’ search powers a ‘blank cheque’ to target Indigenous youth, lawyers say

Low rate of successful searches of people subject to firearm prohibition orders, which never expire, raise fears scheme is being used to conduct surveillance without judicial oversight

The Guardian - AU

Record start continues for Super Netball pacesetters

Sitting at contrasting ends of the Super Netball ladder, the front-running NSW Swifts were made to fight for their win over cross-town rivals, the Giants.

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‘Absolutely no evidence’: how NSW police backflipped on unlawful strip-search

Shortly before court hearing class action involving 3,000 people, force admitted to unlawfully strip-searching Raya Meredith and withdrew all its witnesses

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Home building rush balances price tags with power bills

Balancing the higher upfront cost of energy efficient homes with their long-term savings on power bills is a challenge in the rush to build affordable housing.

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Paying for peace and solitude: campers worry changes to NSW national park fees will discourage visits

The state government wants to institute flat rates for low and high seasons. But many campers are troubled by the proposed pricing structure change

The Guardian - AU

'Swagging it': tractor fanatics to trek across outback

It will take a fortnight for 10 tractor drivers to make the trip from Bourke to Birdsville going 23km/h, a long and slow journey for a good cause.

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Game over: Crusaders smash Waratahs' finals hopes

Another insipid defensive display has all but ended the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific finals chances in a 48-33 loss to the Crusaders in Sydney.

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Lomax makes strong NSW case as Eels belt dismal Knights

Parramatta have put Newcastle to the sword, with Zac Lomax starring on return from injury and Dylan Brown in form against the side he will join next year.

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Firework row ignites as seizure threatens cracker night

A large shipment of fireworks bound for a region's famed cracker night celebrations has been seized, potentially putting a dampener on a 47-year tradition.

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From ‘architecturally tricky’ to ‘awe-inspiring’: winners of NSW’s 2025 National Trust heritage awards revealed

Country hospital brought back from the ashes wins top heritage prize

The Guardian - AU

NSW workers’ compensation overhaul would make it ‘virtually impossible’ to lodge successful claims for psychological injuries, experts warn

Proposed changes would ‘strip away’ the rights of workers, lawyer argues

The Guardian - AU

NSW Blues’ historic Origin series win turns the tide for women’s rugby league

The Blues were red-hot even in wet conditions in Game 2 to claim the State of Origin shield from the Maroons and lay down a marker for years to come

The Guardian - AU

Half-yearly loss of almost $15m for NSW native forest logging shows industry future shaky, conservationists say

Former independent MP accuses division of throwing ‘good money after bad only to see our native wildlife suffer’

The Guardian - AU

Kernick stars as Blues claim women's Origin series

NSW have won the women's State of Origin series with a game to spare after defeating Queensland 26-6 in Game 2 in Sydney.

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Judge suggests NSW police had ‘absolutely no evidence’ to justify main strip-search in class action

Justice Dina Yehia says manner force conducted its defence ‘is a matter, I’ll be quite honest with you, of grave concern to me’

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It’s wild mushroom season in Australia. Here’s how to stay safe and avoid poisoning

A number of Australian states including New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have issued warnings in recent weeks about the risks of eating wild mushrooms.

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Tedesco 'not expecting much' as Origin selection looms

James Tedesco has catapulted into State of Origin calculations this year, but the Sydney Roosters captain is not expecting a phone call from coach Laurie Daley.

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‘If I didn’t have kids, I am dead’: Jasmine’s dreams turned into nightmare six weeks after arriving in Australia

Migrants and refugee women who experience domestic violence face major hurdles to get help. One centre in NSW is trying to change that

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Abortion pills to be easier to access after Greens bill passes in NSW despite opposition from Tony Abbott

Legislation brings state in line with others, as opposition leader says he refuses to cave to ‘Americanisation of NSW politics’ after grassroots campaign

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NSW police argument that unlawful strip-search was necessary is ‘outrageous’, class action lawyer says

Judge appears baffled that police force, which admits search of Raya Meredith was unlawful and unjustified, nevertheless claims it was ‘objectively necessary’

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Medical access to expand to remove 'abortion deserts'

Nurses and midwives will be allowed to prescribe drugs to terminate pregnancies under changes to abortion laws aimed at improving access in regional areas.

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Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims

EnergyAustralia will face the Federal Court to answer allegations some of its "carbon neutral" products were not as green as they seemed.

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NSW police continued to justify festival strip-searches using drug dogs despite knowing 30% hit-rate, court hears

Class action from more than 3,000 group members argues vast majority of strip-searches at music festivals between 2018 and 2022 were unlawful

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'Regardless of postcode': abortion access laws debated

A bill to improve access to abortions in regional areas has triggered passionate reactions from conservative politicians and is expected to split major parties.

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Ill landholder urges compassion in shift to renewables

A rural landowner locked in a battle over a renewable energy project that would affect his property has begged the government to show humanity and decency.

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