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Right to ask about partner's DV proposed

A new scheme will give men and women in NSW the power to find out if their partner has a history of domestic violence, if the coalition wins the next election.

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NSW women and men will be able to check partner's violence history online with disclosure scheme

The proposed extension of a scheme by the NSW government will allow women and men across the state to check if their partner has a history of domestic violence.

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Stockton Beach disappearing quicker than expected

Stockton Beach is disappearing even quicker than the experts predicted.

Newcastle Herald

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NSW Coalition split on cashless gaming as independent warns against regional exemptions

Premier Dominic Perrottet rules out different rules for clubs and pubs in the bush, in contrast to deputy premier Paul Toole

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Perrottet rejects regional pokie exception

Premier Dominic Perrottet has dismissed exempting regional clubs from its cashless gaming card rollout, as Nationals MPs call for sensible reform in the bush.

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Petty squabbling over Stockton sand a complete failure of leadership

Stop the bickering and just get on with the job please leaders.

Newcastle Herald

Nucoal shareholders seek compensation after John Maitland found not guilty of misconduct

There was a huge snowball effect when a Hunter mining executive was accused of wrongdoing. He has since cleared his name and shareholders say they deserve justice.

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$70 million to repair flood-damaged Hunter assets

An extra $70million is now available to help repair community infrastructure damaged by the floods in February and June last year.

Newcastle Herald

NSW, federal governments announce $70m in flood repair funding for struggling communities

The joint state and federal funding pool will be used to fix public facilities that still haven't been repaired after last year's floods.

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The community is suffering from this impasse: Stockton offshore dredging licence debate blows up

Deputy Premier Paul Toole has accused City of Newcastle of hindering progress on getting sand back on Stockton Beach by its refusal to take responsibility for a vital offshore dredging program.

Newcastle Herald

New South Wales launches online reporting for sexual assault survivors in a dozen languages

Distressed victims of sexual assault will now be able to make a report anonymously on a new online portal available in a dozen different languages.

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Government 'buck passing' threatens $6.2m Stockton sand grant

'Stop the buck passing, stop the delays and get some sand back on this beach.'

Newcastle Herald

NSW Health apologises for billing Eugowra flood victims for helicopter rescues

Local leaders condemn ‘insensitive cruelty’ as residents remain shaken after weather event likened to an inland tsunami

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NSW offers incentives to lure more cops

NSW is investing $17 million to bring more police officers on board by offering flexible work arrangements and stipends.

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Nationals’ stance on Indigenous voice a ‘slap in the face to black people’, Aboriginal leader says

Laura Hand-Ross says party’s opposition to constitutional recognition is an ‘insult’ that has caused disquiet in the community

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Reward for information on Sydney consulate bombing increased to $1m ahead of inquiry

The cause of two foiled terror attacks — which could have been disastrous — in Sydney 40 years ago is being examined today by the state coroner. A reward for information that could solve the cold case has increased to $1 million.

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NSW police minister's brother granted bail

A man charged with drug supply and organised crime offences has been released from jail because his brother's high-profile made his detention "unacceptable".

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Payment sought for 929 NSW residents who agreed to work off now invalid Covid fines

Redfern Legal Centre calls for compensation after withdrawal of 33,000 pandemic-era fines

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Hunter whistleblower's five-year wait for action over alleged planning breaches

With the State Government soon to enter caretaker mode, critics slam the timing of the release of a report into bribery and misconduct which will not now see the light of day until after the March state election.

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Lim's arrest set for independent review

The arrest of Sydney performer Danny Lim that left him hospitalised will undergo independent scrutiny after plans for an internal review sparked outrage.

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Danny Lim: NSW police to internally investigate arrest that left Sydney personality with brain bleed

Greens write to police minister Paul Toole to demand an independent investigation into QVB arrest that left Lim in hospital

Newcastle Herald

Shotguns, flick knife, drugs, stolen motorbike seized in Newcastle raid

Police have charged more than 140 people as they seized several firearms and about 50 knives across NSW - including in the Hunter - during a crackdown on knife-related crime.

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Hazzard chokes back tears in final speech

Brad Hazzard became emotional as he spoke of the impact of the death of his younger brother during his final speech to the NSW parliament.

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NSW disaster agency introduced amid floods

NSW is introducing legislation to create a Reconstruction Authority to cut red-tape and help communities quickly rebuild after natural disasters.

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Floods hit pipeline, 20,000 without gas

Some 20,000 residents in Bathurst, Lithgow, Oberon, and Wallerawang could be without gas "for weeks" after a pipeline was hit by floods.

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