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The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Councils band together as drought holds Hunter in its grip

Upper Hunter, Singleton and Muswellbrook are doing a drought plan.

Newcastle Herald

Supply chain under scrutiny after school asbestos find

Fragments of asbestos have been found at NSW government projects including a park, train stations and a school, while a hospital is being assessed.

AAP

'Enough is enough': police DV blitz as new laws loom

NSW police are being trained for the introduction of coercive control laws amid concerns their computer systems can't cope with complex domestic cases.

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Anger turns to sadness for a Darling 'beyond repair'

Anger has turned to sadness in the NSW town of Menindee as some locals fear water quality will never return, amid fears of further river fish kills.

AAP

NSW planning laws 'intolerable' for lifting home builds

Reforms to increase housing density in NSW urban centres face council opposition as the premier insists they will still have a say in dual-occupancy changes.

AAP

School bus measles warning after virus case in NSW

NSW Health is warning people in the state's north to be on alert for measles symptoms after a person returned from Asia with the virus.

AAP

Competitor killed in Murray River water ski competition

Races have been cancelled on the final day of a major international water skiing event on the Victoria-NSW border after the death of a competitor on the water.

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Three dead, one critical, in Armidale head-on crash

NSW Police are investigating a head-on crash near Armidale that left three people dead and one in a critical condition in hospital.

AAP

Man killed in crop duster crash

Authorities are appealing for witnesses to a light plane crash on a farm in NSW.

AAP

New arts vision for Sydney's Cutaway space

The Cutaway space at Sydney's Barangaroo is to become a new arts and cultural venue after the NSW government awarded a contract for its fit-out.

AAP

Hunter's engineering history in the frame as historic truss bridges in the spotlight

More than 400 timber truss road bridges were built in NSW. Less than 30 remain

Newcastle Herald

Bushfire survivors bring home renewable energy message

Survivors of bushfire say they want everyone to live in a home that is safe from extreme impacts of climate change, which demands a rapid rollout of renewables.

AAP

‘Incredibly disturbing’: calls for audit of out-of-home care providers after court hears Aboriginal baby’s aunt refused as carer due to same-sex relationship

Two of the biggest Aboriginal groups in NSW claim racism is ‘rife’ in the child protection system, which needs an overhaul

The Guardian - AU

Advocates call for national ban on spit hoods after NSW becomes second state to outlaw their use

Legislation banning the use of the devices, which have been linked to deaths in custody, passes in NSW with cross-party support

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NSW bans spit hoods but still some backing in NT

Advocates are calling for all jurisdictions to ban spit hoods, after NSW became the second state to pass legislation prohibiting their use, following SA.

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Tougher penalties flagged for illegal asbestos disposal

The discovery of asbestos at a Sydney park has focused attention on disposal of the material and the adequacy of fines for those caught doing the wrong thing.

AAP

EPA backs down on 'dangerous' new logging rules in NSW

New logging rules that had experts fearing for the survival of the endangered greater glider will be revisited by the NSW environmental watchdog.

AAP

Claims of govt insider trading "distressing": Minns

Allegations a NSW planning official used sensitive information to buy a house in an area slated for re-zoning have been referred to the corruption commission.

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NSW planning official referred to corruption watchdog Icac over house purchase allegation

Liberal MP Alister Henskens used parliamentary privilege to accuse unnamed bureaucrat of using inside knowledge to purchase property for potential profit

AAP

Record funding boost for NSW bush restoration

Nature restoration charity Landcare will receive $59 million over the next four years to expand and continue its work rehabilitating the NSW bush.

AAP

New houses for flood-ravaged region one step closer

More than 70ha of university land will be developed into housing in a NSW town to help address an existing crisis exacerbated by devastating flooding.

Newcastle Herald

Heading to Melbourne for new mental health drugs, amid NSW restrictions

Patients facing travel costs to access MDMA and psilocybin.

Newcastle Herald

'Utterly callous': Union hits out as hospital lays off staff

Unions says Healthe Care is reviewing all its NSW hospitals.

Newcastle Herald

The Hunter schools trialling a new education AI app after state banned ChatGPT

Students at the selected schools can access the app through their student portal.

AAP

States raking in dollars as Swift Eras tour approaches

Taylor Swift's concerts will provide an economic boost for Victoria and NSW as fans blow through the money on tickets, hotels, flights and merchandise.

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