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The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Accounting error blow to budget as sales counted twice

The NSW government has been dealt a $1 billion blow ahead of its second budget after the discovery of an accounting error going back years.

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Man accused of abduction, rape, seeking $300k ransom

A man has been extradited from Victoria to NSW accused of arranging the abduction and sexual assault of a woman then threatening to release images of the crime.

AAP

NSW homeless crisis reaches catastrophic tipping point

Social housing and frontline services crying out for major investment from NSW budget

Newcastle Herald

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Moguls champion applauds new winter training base

Olympic champion Jakara Anthony says a new $12.7 facility at the base of the NSW Snowy Mountains will help develop elite winter sport athletes.

AAP

Nurses rally for 15 per cent pay rise, with John Hunter 'beyond full'

'If the younger ones don't do overtime, they can't survive.'

Newcastle Herald

Animal welfare concerns prompt review of NSW rehoming facility for greyhound racing dogs

State racing minister says allegations relating to treatment of greyhounds at Wyee centre could ‘undermine public trust’ in the industry

The Guardian - AU

Archibald prize 2024: Laura Jones wins $100,000 for portrait of Tim Winton

Decision announced at the Art Gallery of NSW, where all finalists will be exhibited to the public from Saturday

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Warragamba Dam spills over as flood warnings issued across NSW due to heavy rainfall

Some flash flooding causing road closures and inundating homes but rainy weather forecast to ease later on Friday, BoM says

The Guardian - AU

NSW government was warned of flaws in home safety scheme that left Molly Ticehurst with ‘false hope’

State government ‘failed to take action’ on issues with Staying Home Leaving Violence program, Greens say

The Guardian - AU

The A-League yellow card scandal might be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to gambling-related corruption

Three players from the Macarthur FC A-League soccer team were recently charged by NSW police for allegedly trying to receive yellow cards on purpose so gamblers could make money on the actions.

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'It's our turn': Blues ready to take bull by the horns

Four Hunter cowboys made the NSW team

Newcastle Herald

Evacuation warning as rain spills dams, swells rivers

Residents in flood-prone parts of NSW are being urged to prepare for evacuation with swollen rivers and overflowing dams raising the risk of dangerous flooding.

AAP

Shannon Fentiman referred to Queensland ethics committee over ‘cross your legs’ stoush – as it happened

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The Townsville Redemption: Sky Blues eye Origin III

NSW will head to Townsville for the women's State of Origin decider with memories of last year's second interstate game still fresh in their memories.

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Timber industry bleeding cash as shutdown bites

There's no end in sight to a large-scale shutdown of timber harvesting in NSW, with all sectors of the timber industry feeling the financial pain.

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Queensland level women's series in Origin II thriller

Queensland have levelled the inaugural three-match women's State of Origin series after Lauren Brown kicked a field goal that sealed their 11-10 defeat of NSW.

The Guardian - AU

‘Ineffective’ NSW child protection system failing tens of thousands of children, auditor general finds

Scathing report finds Department of Communities and Justice not providing the care needed to protect children’s safety and welfare

Newcastle Herald

Fans out in force as State of Origin fever hits Newcastle

It sent a strong message the city was ready for more.

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New South Wales Premier Apologizes For Past Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Premier of New South Wales apologizes for past anti-gay laws, emphasizing need for progress in LGBTQ rights.

The Guardian - AU

Multiple people rescued from flood waters as parts of NSW see month’s worth of rain in 12 hours

BoM issues severe weather warning for the Illawarra and far southern suburbs of Sydney

Newcastle Herald

Council defends spend after criticism of rate peg submission

Liberal councillors questioned the rate peg submission.

The Independent UK

New South Wales becomes last Australian state to apologize for laws criminalizing homosexuality

New South Wales has become the last Australian state to apologize for laws criminalizing homosexual acts, 40 years after decriminalization

AAP

'Inefficient, unsustainable' child protection lashed

The auditor-general has blasted the NSW child-protection system, with earlier advice not acted on amid institutional roadblocks to reform.

AAP

Wildlife deaths rising in crashes with unwary motorists

NSW motorists had more crashes with wildlife than any other state last year as the number of animals dying on our roads increased.

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Judge mulls halt of 'unlawful, inhumane' brumby culling

The NSW government has argued that a bid by bush users to halt aerial culling of brumbies in the Snowy Mountains would harm species on the verge of extinction.

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