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Labor slides in a federal Newspoll; NSW polls give Labor a modest lead

A federal Newspoll, conducted March 1-4 from a sample of 1,530, gave Labor a 54-46 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll in early February. Primary votes were 37% Labor (down one), 35% Coalition (up one), 10% Greens (down one), 7% One Nation (up one) and…

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Heatwave scorches Sydney with hottest day in two years, city's west hits 40.1 degrees

As Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle experience their hottest day for two years, Penrith in the city's west reaches 40.1C

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Temperatures soar as heatwave hits NSW

A severe heatwave warning has been issued for parts of NSW, with extremely hot and dry conditions raising the risk of bushfires.

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Hotter than summer: Mercury soars in NSW heatwave

Sydney baked through its hottest day in two years while bushfires in NSW's west sparked emergency warnings for two communities.

AAP

Promises and insults: PM weighs in on NSW election

The major parties have promised millions more to rebuild essential services as the NSW election heats up and the PM weighs in

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Calls for NSW major parties to fix skills shortage with focus on unemployed youth in Western Sydney

Both major parties need to do more to help with the current skills shortage, especially among young unemployed people in Western Sydney, the small business peak body says.

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Independent MP Alex Greenwich vows to make pokies cashless even if NSW Labor wins the election

Alex Greenwich is adamant the state will have cashless gaming regardless of which party wins and, as the likely kingmaker in the event of a hung parliament, he could be right.

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Orica and coal industry saying ammonium nitrate changes would make things worse

Orica criticises SafeWork ammonium nitrate inquiry

Newcastle Herald

'Come see the homeless': Beach visit plea for Perrottet

Premier Dominic Perrottet has urged voters to stick by his government during a visit to Sydney's Northern Beaches, where he was confronted over social housing.

AAP

Heatwave warnings for NSW as Sydney expecting hottest day in two years

Hotter overnight temperatures for Sydney and much of the north-east coast prompt warnings about heat stress and extreme fire danger

The Guardian - AU

NSW Labor promises to slash $1.6bn from budget by cutting private labour hire

Chris Minns says reducing government spend on third-party workers will allow party to reinvest extra savings into health and education

The Guardian - AU

Schools close amid heatwave warning for NSW with temperatures set to exceed 40°C in some areas

Around 30 schools are closed in New South Wales with temperatures set to reach well into the 30s, and more than 40 degrees Celsius in some areas, in heatwave conditions expected to last up to several days.

ABC News

Probe launched after man dies in NSW police custody

A investigation has been launched following the death of a man in police custody in NSW, after he complained of chest pains.

AAP

DIG INTO THIS: Demands for action over mining corruption claims

Public faith in the regulation of mining in NSW was being 'severely undermined'

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Total fire ban surrounds the ACT; dry autumn raises grassfire risk

NSW Rural Fire Service declares total fire ban in Queanbeyan-Palerang and Goulburn

The Guardian - AU

‘Plagued by scandal’: Albanese blasts Perrottet’s government as NSW Labor launches election campaign

Prime minister received hero’s welcome as state opposition pledged $93m to hire 1,000 apprentices and trainees in the public sector

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As Liddell prepares to power down, how significant has the coal-fired plant been in keeping the lights on?

The "Grand Old Lady", as it is fondly referred to by some workers, holds an impressive life span of nearly 52 years.

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Labor hits back at Coalition attacks on super changes – as it happened

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Sydney is struggling to replace its ageing ferry fleet. Could electric vehicles be the answer?

With a state election fast approaching in New South Wales, both sides of politics are being urged to commit to replacing the city's ageing RiverCat ferries with electric-powered vessels.

The Guardian - AU

Drought and flooding rains: the Murray-Darling Basin water rights balancing act

Floods brought the Macquarie Marshes back to life, but landholders need guaranteed environmental flows to help maintain a healthy marsh ecosystem that also supports businesses

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attacks Perrottet government at NSW Labor election campaign launch

The Prime Minister attacks the Perrottet government at NSW Labor's election campaign launch, saying it is falling apart, plagued by scandal and "cracking like an imported light rail carriage".

AAP

Labor campaign offers 'fresh start' with help from Albo

Labor has offered a "fresh start" for NSW as Anthony Albanese joined an election campaign launch in Sydney, three weeks out from the state heading to the polls.

The New Daily

Bee populations are shrinking, but the buzz about robot bees to the rescue is premature

If bees die out, how will the flowers, trees and crops be pollinated? One answer is robot bees. But is this a good idea or even possible?

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NSW Labor's pledge to create Georges River Koala National Park welcomed by conservation groups

Public land between Glenfield and Appin would be used for the new Georges River Koala National Park to save local colonies which, unlike other populations in the Sydney basin, are chlamydia-free and thriving.

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Four people, two dogs hurt in Muswellbrook home invasion by five men armed with machetes, knives

Four people and two dogs have serious injuries after they were attacked by five armed men in a violent overnight home invasion in the New South Wales Hunter region.

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