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Psychiatrists warn new mental health unit at Westmead could be an ‘empty shell’ as workforce dispute drags on

As work begins on the facility, doctors say it will be ‘a waste of money’ if the government does not address staff shortages

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NSW’s sole women’s-only clinic dedicated to trauma ends ‘gamechanging’ focus

Specialists at Ramsay Clinic Thirroul have reportedly resigned against backdrop of larger shortage of psychiatrists across state

The Guardian - AU

Public mental health system 'overwhelmed' as staff quit

Psychiatrists are demanding a big, one-off pay increase as they face off in court against a state government refusing to budge.

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Anxious 'wait and see' as cyclone and floods threaten

A search is underway for a man swept away by floodwaters after days of rain, with an approaching cyclone threatening to dump more and push rivers higher.

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Resignations puts private mental health care in play

Dozens of public health specialist resignations remain in play as data outlines how few have rescinded their threat to quit the system.

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NSW Labor accused of trying to ‘redesign’ a mental health system with no psychiatrists

Patient care compromised by closing beds and shifting workload to less qualified staff, motion claims

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Jo Haylen on notice over any more revelations after asking chauffeur to drive 446km for winery lunch

Chris Minns says if more trips by transport minister came to light ‘it would weigh very heavily on me’ as premier announces ‘we are changing the rules’

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'Kills me': senior minister quits over car trip scandal

NSW is looking for a new transport minister after Jo Haylen quit the ministry after using her government driver to ferry her around on personal, non-work trips.

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Minister jobs safe despite bad call on long lunch trip

"Bad judgment" has been blamed for taxpayers funding a driver to take two ministers and friends to a long lunch over the Australia Day long weekend.

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NSW minister apologises after asking chauffeur to drive 446km for Australia Day weekend lunch

Transport minister Jo Haylen admits ‘I made the wrong decision’ after ministerial car booked out for 13 hours for Hunter Valley lunch at winery

The Guardian - AU

'Frightening' wait times for psychiatric patients

Public-sector psychiatrists fear mental health patients are receiving inadequate care due to chronic staff shortages in the nation's largest health system.

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More than 60 NSW mental health beds close as leaked memos reveal hospitals’ plan for mass psychiatrist resignations

Insider says back-up arrangements are ‘dangerous’ as health officials rush to fill staffing gaps

The Guardian - AU

Wards in NSW’s largest psychiatric hospital close as mass resignations begin

Doctor calls situation ‘an absolute disaster’ for public mental health system and vulnerable patients

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NSW government in 11th-hour bid to postpone mass resignation of psychiatrists

State asks Industrial Relations Commission to urgently arbitrate on the matter before resignations take effect from Wednesday

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NSW government asks private sector to take public hospital patients as hundreds of psychiatrists set to resign

Exclusive: Guardian Australia has seen an email from the director of Australia’s largest private mental health provider about the contract

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Doctors warned 'aggressive' tactic will impact families

Families of people with poor mental health will bear the brunt of chaos caused by psychiatrists resigning as experts warn the public system is failing patients.

The Guardian - AU

Half of the psychiatrists in NSW’s public service are preparing to resign. Here’s why

Health minister Mark Butler warns of ‘devastating consequences’ for patients and their families if the strike goes ahead

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‘Major crisis’ in NSW mental health care escalates as public psychiatrists prepare to quit en masse

State hospitals face exodus of 150 specialists amid standoff with government over pay

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Mission to save Murray-Darling Basin edges forward

The next step to save Australia's biggest river system has been unveiled, but conservationists warn it amounts to a drip-feed.

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Mobile fix for 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

A mobile treatment system will be installed at a key water filtration plant as authorities rush to bring levels of PFAS chemicals in line with new standards.

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NSW housing minister defends ‘garbled’ radio remarks on cost of renting in Sydney

Rose Jackson says answer given during ‘hard’ live ABC radio interview pertained to what she thought people should pay, not what they paid on average

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NSW Minister Clarifies That She Didn’t Mean You *Could* Rent A 2-Bedder In Sydney For $200

It's one rental, Rose. How much could it cost? $200?

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Price rise on cards to fund urban water infrastructure

The NSW opposition blames federal immigration policy for the prospect of water prices rising by hundreds of dollars each year in Sydney and surrounds.

Newcastle Herald

'Waiting longer': Mental health ED presentations surge, but beds fall

'When I was there, there were people sleeping in the corridor.'

Newcastle Herald

Check out Newcastle's latest batch of modern social housing

About 2000 people on the wait list for social housing.

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