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Budget slammed for ignoring the DV crisis 'must-haves'

Weeks after urgent funding to address a domestic violence crisis, concern is being raised about critical areas missing out in a budget of "must-haves".

AAP

'Nightmare scenario': states slam Dutton's nuclear plan

State leaders have slapped down coalition plans to build seven nuclear power plants across the nation.

AAP

NSW nuclear 'ban' does not apply to Peter Dutton's reactors

NSW laws do not forbid nuclear plants built by the Commonwealth.

Newcastle Herald

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NSW budget: treasurer sets scene for restraint as state faces $10bn deficit over four years

Hopes of return to surplus dashed as Labor blames ‘unfair’ GST carve-up

The Guardian - AU

NSW budget pulling every lever to tackle housing crisis

A housing-themed NSW budget will deliver hundreds of affordable homes for essential workers as the premier promises to pull every lever to alleviate the crisis.

AAP

Show of strength: NRL suburban ground funding a flex of new political might

Government funding to upgrade Leichhardt Oval shows how far rugby league has come since Peter V’landys took charge of the code

The Guardian - AU

Chris Minns heading to Newcastle for first visit as Premier

It has been 1300 days since a NSW leader came to the city.

Newcastle Herald

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Plea to NSW premier for ex-pilot facing extradition

The wife of ex-US pilot Daniel Duggan has appealed to the NSW premier after her husband was sent to another prison ahead of his possible extradition.

AAP

'Beyond belief': cancer risk poses water rules queries

Experts want drinking water standards lifted after the US cracked down on the presence of chemicals linked to causing cancer.

AAP

No lack of patriotism causing fighting shortfall

Letters and Short Takes: Tuesday, June 11

Newcastle Herald

Vivid needs better crowd management, Chris Minns says after bottlenecks cause ‘near miss’

People attending drone show at Sydney’s winter light festival feared crush and were left feeling trapped and panicked

The Guardian - AU

‘Molly’s death was preventable’: premier says NSW must learn from mistakes after Ticehurst family speaks out

Chris Minns says review of Molly Ticehurst’s interactions with government agencies will be provided to her family and the public

The Guardian - AU

Australia PM urges activists to 'turn the heat down' after US Consulate vandalized over Gaza war

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged activists on both sides of the Israel-Palestinian debate to “turn the heat down” after the U.S. Consulate in Sydney was vandalized

The Independent UK

Insurers on notice to cough up for full hospital bills

Some private health insurers only pay half the cost of a patient's public hospital stay, slugging state taxpayers $150 million each year.

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Australia’s PM slams vandalism of US consulate with pro-Palestine graffiti

Australia’s Anthony Albanese calls on protesters to ‘turn the heat down’ after US consulate has windows smashed.

AAP

Lessons learned, crowds controlled at Sydney's Vivid

Security mistakes that left thousands of spectators feeling trapped and anxious while stuck in crowds at Sydney's Vivid light festival have been addressed.

The Guardian - AU

Warragamba Dam spills over as flood warnings issued across NSW due to heavy rainfall

Some flash flooding causing road closures and inundating homes but rainy weather forecast to ease later on Friday, BoM says

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Greg Lynn takes the stand; Bandt threatens to sue Dreyfus; and an apology to the LGBTQ+ community

Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty, tells court he had no reason to murder Russell Hill or Carol Clay

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The Independent UK

New South Wales becomes last Australian state to apologize for laws criminalizing homosexuality

New South Wales has become the last Australian state to apologize for laws criminalizing homosexual acts, 40 years after decriminalization

AAP

Anti-gay discrimination apology sparks call for action

The last Australian state to apologise for criminalising homosexual acts is being urged to follow the move with steps to end discrimination.

The Guardian - AU

Thousands of LGBTQ+ Australians got a long-awaited apology – but many weren’t alive to receive it

Coming 40 years after NSW decriminalised homosexuality, it is a ‘bittersweet’ moment that has arrived too late for many

AAP

'Reckless' move to block housing fix riles NSW premier

A move to stymie the blanket rezoning of land around transport hubs has been branded opposition "NIMBYism" by a premier in the midst of a housing crisis.

AAP

Budget boon for old trains buys time for homemade fleet

Trains vital to the rail network will be upgraded to keep them on the tracks for longer as the government investigates building replacement fleets locally.

The Guardian - AU

NSW police urged to improve mental health training after string of deaths involving vulnerable people

Parliamentary inquiry finds NSW mental health care is ‘reactive and crisis-driven’ because it is chronically and severely underfunded

AAP

Shopping centre tragedy sparks mental health funds rise

Additional funds will be directed to services for homeless people in NSW suffering from mental illness, following a mass stabbing that left six people dead.

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