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NSW government ‘very concerned’ about asbestos found in Sydney landscaping soil

Minister says ‘it’s illegal’ after Guardian revelations of contaminated products on sale in stores, but Greens say it’s ‘obvious’ new laws not enough

The Guardian - AU

Some of the biggest NSW waste companies broke rules meant to keep contamination out of landscaping products

Exclusive: Facilities owned by Bingo Industries and Aussie Skips Recycling among more than 20 named in NSW parliament for breaching regulations

The Guardian - AU

Minister won't step in over alleged logging breaches

NSW parliament has rejected calls to urgently suspend logging over claims the Forestry Corporation is failing to properly look for endangered greater gliders.

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Police operation in which NSW man shot dead during psychotic episode was ‘flawed’, inquest finds

Todd McKenzie’s death prompts calls from deputy coroner for summit into police responses to mental health incidents

The Guardian - AU

Deputy police chief to lead NSW disaster agency

NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon has been appointed acting head of the state's Reconstruction Authority, which aims to reduce the impact of disasters.

AAP

'Decision to be made' about sale of NSW public land

More than 300 NSW properties have been earmarked for possible development after an audit of government land launched to relieve the housing crisis.

AAP

Taylor Swift fans assured mulch issue won't stop shows

Asbestos-tainted mulch has been found at further sites as the NSW Environment Minister blames regulatory failure for the growing scandal.

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Asbestos in Sydney mulch: what are the regulations and should they be tougher?

Contaminated batches of the landscaping product have been found across the city. We examine the rules for suppliers and whether NSW compliance measures are strict enough

The Guardian - AU

Risk reduction focus after two deaths at private prison

Two inmates have died at a NSW prison since the start of 2024, focusing attention on the removal of hanging points in jails in a bid to make prisons safer.

AAP

NSW lagging other states on contaminated soil oversight

Calls to better empower NSW's environment regulator are growing after concerns were raised about its ability to monitor contaminated soil.

AAP

Loggers assaulted environmentalists in NSW forest

Environmentalists who were attacked by logging contractors in a NSW forest say police and the government-owned Forestry Corporation have questions to answer.

AAP

'Culture of cover-up' in senior cop drink-driving case

A high-ranking officer accused of a serious drink-driving offence initially claimed he fell asleep and failed to mention alcohol use, internal documents reveal.

AAP

Greens join Rising Tide blockade of Newcastle Harbour

'You can't put a fire out while you're pouring petrol on it.'

Newcastle Herald

NSW forestry agency given another stop work order after EPA identifies endangered greater glider habitat

State-owned Forestry Corporation must halt operations in parts of Flat Rock state forest, months after similar issues raised in Tallaganda

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Newcastle Herald

Hundreds of police on sick leave in understaffed Northern Region

The region is over-represented in long-term sick leave numbers.

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News access sparks violence, protection in prisons

A well-meaning trial to permit prisoners to read the news has sparked violence and led some inmates to spend days on end in protection, MPs have been told.

Newcastle Herald

Final report shows 'system failed' Kathleen Folbigg

An appeals court will be asked to consider overturning her convictions.

AAP

CCTV gaps to remain at women's jail after guard's rapes

A prison where a former guard sexually abused female inmates needs hundreds more CCTV cameras, but there has been no commitment to address the security issue.

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Police chief questions mental health call-outs after 'bean bag' death

No police have been charged over Krista Kach's death at Stockton.

The Guardian - AU

Family of Sydney man shot dead during psychotic episode demand police retract claim he was ‘known’ to them

Call by family of Steve Pampalian comes as Greens accuse police of curating the narrative around other people fatally Tasered or shot

The Guardian - AU

NSW police must speak with mental health experts rather than shoot our loved ones, stepfather says

Exclusive: New figures show on average 10 people in mental health distress die each year during interactions with state police

The Guardian - AU

NSW government axes dozens of environmental roles in ‘backward step’

Exclusive: Coalition accuses Labor of hypocrisy and says delay in rewarding farmers to protect nature is a ‘disgrace’

AAP

Confusion and capacity drag on flood rebuilding mission

Half of the money allocated to a fund for helping flood-affected residents rebuild is yet to be spent with the premier conceding communication had been unclear.

Newcastle Herald

'Final line': hopes of wiping out varroa mite in Australia abandoned

The news will change beekeeping forever.

The Guardian - AU

Family of woman who died after being Tasered say NSW police had assured them she’d be cared for

In footage of the incident seen by Guardian Australia, Kach says ‘these people are threatening my safety’, in apparent reference to police

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