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RFS defends Gospers Mountain back-burn decision at Black Summer coronial inquest

A Rural Fire Service commander tells an inquest into the 2019-20 bushfire disaster that he did not ignore concerns raised by a supervisor about the decision to conduct a back-burn that jumped containment lines when the weather changed.

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Knitting Nannas tell court NSW protest laws have left them ‘frightened’ to take climate action

Two members of the environmental group are challenging new laws which impose jail terms for demonstrations that disrupt major roads or public facilities

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Daniel Mookhey: best way to fix the rental crisis is to build, new NSW treasurer says

Faced with a housing crisis and concerns over energy and living costs, the 40-year-old says he’s open to other people’s ideas

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Jarryd Hayne to remain on bail ahead of sentencing for sexual assault conviction

Disgraced former NRL star Jarryd Hayne again walks free on bail despite being convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in Newcastle more than four years ago.

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Jarryd Hayne guilty verdict followed jury's 23 hours of deliberation after third sexual assault trial

The former NRL star is preparing to return to court tomorrow after being convicted of sexual assault for the second time. Yesterday, a jury asked whether "ignorance of the law" was "sufficient defence" to acquit him.

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Premier slams 'vile, shameful' homophobic Latham tweet

NSW Premier Chris Minns has strongly condemned a tweet from One Nation leader Mark Latham, saying it has unmasked him as a bigot.

AAP

Labor pushes on as more NSW seats fall to Libs, indies

Labor's prospects of forming a majority government in NSW are dimming with Premier Chris Minns voicing frustration about the pace of the vote count.

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After NSW election loss, Liberal party ponders a change of leader – and a possible change of direction

Three unconfirmed contenders have emerged for the leadership; the decision will hinge on factionalism and ideas of ‘toughness’

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NSW election results pave way for Mark Latham to re-enter NSW upper house

The former federal Labor leader returned to elected office at the 2019 NSW election, but resigned from the Legislative Council earlier this month, in the middle of his eight-year term in a bid to strengthen One Nation's presence in the chamber.

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Charlie Teo says 'the truth' will clear his name

Prominent brain surgeon Charlie Teo says he does not dispute the fact he erred by going "too far" during surgery that left a woman permanently damaged.

AAP

Kean pulls out of NSW Liberal leader race, cites family

Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the NSW Liberal leadership, opening the door to potential contenders including Alister Henskens.

AAP

NSW election: Labor hopeful of win as leader Chris Minns eyes ‘mood for change’ across state

Polls point to victory but Labor faces a difficult electoral map, requiring an additional nine seats to govern in its own right

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Cost of living bites in city and country as NSW votes

A day out from the NSW election a survey has revealed the cost of living remains the key issue as voters head to the ballot box.

AAP

It’s hot, and your local river looks enticing. But is too germy for swimming?

Swimming in rivers, creeks and lakes can be a fun way to cool off in summer. But contamination in natural waterways can pose a risk to human health.

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Don’t give up your day job: how Australia’s favourite authors are making ends meet

According to new research, writing books brings in $18,200 a year on average. This leaves the celebrated authors we spoke to hustling seven days a week

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After 41 years, controversial Christian crusader Fred Nile prepares to leave NSW parliament

Some say the former head of the Christian Democrats may have ‘mellowed’ over time – but the 88-year-old says he hasn’t changed his views

Newcastle Herald

Minns confirms visit to erosion-hit beach

LABOR state opposition leader Chris Minns is expected to visit Stockton to meet with concerned residents over beach erosion during a visit to Newcastle this afternoon and tomorrow. Mr Minns is scheduled to inspect the UGL Goninan train building and repair facility at Broadmeadow this afternoon, and is a guest…

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NSW’s top public servant considering sacking department head over John Barilaro’s NY trade appointment

Michael Coutts-Trotter tells parliament his ‘preliminary view’ is that Amy Brown hadn’t ‘satisfactorily performed’ during hiring process, based on report findings

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Why is my doctor no longer bulk billing and is Medicare in crisis?

Increasingly, GPs in Australia say the amount they are reimbursed is not enough to cover expenses, and they have little option but to pass costs on to patients

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Safe federal seat of Fowler turned battleground: Kristina Keneally and the mystery polling

News Corp reports that polling shows independent Dai Le could win, but Keneally seems relaxed

ABC News

Sydney news: Man accused of killing Charlise Mutten hit with more charges

MORNING BRIEFING: A man accused of killing his fiancee's daughter while on holiday in the Blue Mountains has been charged with further offences, including possessing child abuse material.

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NSW's voluntary assisted dying laws delayed as MPs fail to vote after marathon sitting

NSW's voluntary assisted dying legislation has been delayed after upper house MPs failed to vote on it following a marathon sitting that lasted until midnight.

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Craig McLachlan defamation trial told actor indecently assaulted 11 women he worked with

A court hears 11 women will give evidence about inappropriate encounters they had with actor Craig McLachlan during performances, filming and behind the scenes.

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Former SAS soldier testifying for Ben Roberts-Smith denies colluding with witnesses to defeat murder claim

An ex-soldier testifying for Ben Roberts-Smith in his defamation case denies colluding with the war veteran and three other witnesses to give false evidence intended to defeat an allegation of murder.

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Ben Roberts-Smith witness won fancy dress competition wearing white supremacist outfit, court told

A former elite soldier tells a Sydney court he wore a Ku Klux Klan costume to a fancy dress party at an unofficial soldier bar in Afghanistan "just for a laugh".

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