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Three strikes: NSW falls behind rest of nation as Queensland reforms drug possession laws

Queensland health minister says progressive changes will open up pathways for people to receive treatment

The Guardian - AU

NSW Premier Chris Minns backtracks on cannabis reform, stops short of ruling it out

Chris Minns refuses to rule out cannabis reform, but says he doesn't currently have a "mandate" to make "policy change".

ABC News

UNSW academic explores impact of constitutional right to safe, reliable water

A promise to protect Sydney and Hunter water infrastructure in the constitution has opened a conversation about enshrining a right to safe, clean reliable water for all of NSW.

ABC News

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Budget day coming as NSW treasurer faces $7b shortfall

The new treasurer of NSW has settled on a delayed date to hand down his first budget as he grapples with a $7 billion spending shortfall.

AAP

Origin commits $600m for battery to replace coal plant

Origin Energy will start building a big battery to replace Australia's largest coal-fired power plant Eraring, as talks continue on delaying its 2025 closure.

The New Daily

Unions call for silica ban to set a safety benchmark

Unions are pushing for a ban on kitchen benchtops with high silica levels that are linked to lung disease, saying there are alternative products available.

AAP

'Major milestone': Eraring battery construction gets underway

Stage one of the Eraring Battery will involve the construction of a 460 megawatt battery storage system with a dispatch duration of two hours.

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Family of slain paramedic visit scene of stabbing

Steven Tougher's pregnant wife has wept as she laid flowers at the scene where her husband was brutally stabbed to death just days before.

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Dead heat in upper house after NSW election leaves Chris Minns facing ‘messy’ negotiations

Legislative council’s even split of political leanings means Labor will need to work with conservatives to pass legislation

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NSW upper house results revealed after weeks of counting following election

The makeup of the NSW upper house is finalised almost a month after Chris Minns swept to power at the NSW state election.

ABC News

Father Bob Maguire, beloved Melbourne priest, dies aged 88

Maguire, who defiantly and tirelessly advocated for the underdog, brought a legion of new adherents to the Catholic church

The Guardian - AU

Family wants life terms for killers of frontline staff

The family of a murdered NSW paramedic is petitioning authorities for "Steven's Law'' - a set of stronger measures in a bid to protect the service community.

AAP

NSW Liberal MP reportedly raided by ICAC

The NSW premier has confirmed the corruption watchdog is investigating a northwest Sydney council following reports Liberal MP was raided by its officers.

AAP

Liddell closure won't affect NSW energy supply: Labor

Shutting the ageing Liddell coal-fired power plant won't affect the state's energy supply, but challenges remain according to the NSW government.

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Dilapidated Sydney house in Greenacre offers free rent in exchange for full renovation

The premier says there's "no excuse" for the Greenacre listing but the agent says demand has been high for the uninhabitable home that requires a tenant to pay for a full renovation.

AAP

DV survivor support program expanded to 134 NSW courts

A program placing a specialist DV support worker at courthouses hearing domestic violence matters will be expanded to almost every NSW local court.

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NSW Labor will hold off on Hills Shire council inquiry ‘at request of Icac’

Premier says government will not proceed with public inquiry as it could affect investigation being conducted by commission

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ICAC launches investigation into Sydney's Hill Shire Council over alleged impropriety

The Independent Commission Against Corruption has asked the government not to proceed with any inquiries into the Hills Shire Council while it investigates claims a property developer cut deals with Liberal Party members.

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The Guardian - AU

Likely NSW speaker Greg Piper wants to bring ‘bear pit’ out of the gutter

Exclusive: Independent MP says findings of scathing Broderick workplace culture review should be addressed ‘quickly’

The Guardian - AU

Chris Minns to axe department secretaries in sweeping changes to NSW public service

Premier cites major challenges including budget woes as reasons for changes less than a month after Labor’s election victory

The New Daily

Premier’s grim warning amid public service overhaul

NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced a string of changes to senior public service positions ahead of what he warns will be a challenging first state budget.

AAP

NSW to pay out $450,000 to sacked department heads

NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced a string of changes to senior public service positions ahead of what he warns will be a challenging first state budget.

ABC News

Senior bosses of NSW education, transport and treasury sacked by new Labor government

The new Labor government has sacked the most senior bureaucrats in education, transport and treasury as part of a major revamp of the public service.

AAP

Sydney Metro under review amid $21b budget blowout

"Major'' challenges with Sydney's Metro program will be the subject of a review launched by the new government in New South Wales.

AAP

Premier to brave cold alongside business chiefs

Chris Minns will become the first NSW premier to take part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, joining several of the state's most powerful business bosses.

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