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NSW budget readies for rainy day with surplus surprise

A surplus will bring little comfort to many people who are not eligible for cost-of-living relief as the NSW government insists on prudent principles.

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Disaster-hit regions get billions in NSW budget

The NSW budget has splashed funding on flood and fire recovery to help prepare for future natural disasters and repair damaged roadways.

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Property market, higher wages underpin NSW budget fix

The NSW government's tax take is rising fast due to favourable conditions but the state's debt also continues to swell.

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Fast rail axed in $2.5bn budget cuts – as it happened

Go-it-alone approach to building network between Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong shelved entirely

The Guardian - AU

NSW budget: Labor points to ‘decade of neglect’ but lack of housing showstopper may leave voters underwhelmed

NSW treasurer Daniel Mookhey points to ‘largest debt any incoming state government has ever inherited’ as he hands down party’s first budget in more than a decade

The Guardian - AU

Hunter Park again left out of NSW budget, but 'work continuing'

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said planning was ongoing.

Newcastle Herald

NSW budget: What's in it for the Hunter

The region has again struggled to catch the government's attention.

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NSW Labor pledges $2.2bn for housing and infrastructure in first budget in a decade

Figures reveal NSW is expected to be back in the black next financial year and will focus on paying down debt

The Guardian - AU

NSW budget regional winners and losers

Labor has handed down its first state budget in 13 years.

Newcastle Herald

Show us the money: region hoping for Hunter Park funding

Labor will deliver its first state budget in 13 years on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

Labor’s first NSW budget in a decade will provide ‘practical assistance’, treasurer says

A $7bn shortfall has been forecast this financial year, but Daniel Mookhey says any cuts to be made will be in areas that ‘don’t affect people’

The Guardian - AU

NSW Labor’s tough talk on Eraring undermined by boost to coal royalties

The demise of the coal cap leaves the government little time to secure a deal with Origin Energy to extend the power plant

The Guardian - AU

NSW government hikes coal royalties to raise extra $2.7bn

Move comes after Minns government announced plans to engage with the owner of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station to extend its life

The Guardian - AU

Health workers' pay offer won't cost taxpayers extra

Aged care workers, hospital staff and allied health professionals in NSW are being offered an extra $67 a week after a public stoush with the state government.

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Treasurer 'shocked, dismayed' by NSW fat cat blowout

An extra senior executive was added to the NSW government's public payroll every day last year, leaving Labor Treasurer Daniel Mookhey gobsmacked.

The Guardian - AU

NSW budget faces ‘severe challenges’ as economy slows and interest rate repayments soar

Nevertheless, Labor has confirmed it is deferring a decision on an increase to the sales tax on the Star casino group

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'Tough choices' for NSW amid per-capita recession worry

NSW families are being warned about tough decisions that must be made on government spending as inflation bites the country's largest employer.

The Guardian - AU

NSW must help Reserve Bank ‘slay the inflation dragon’, state treasurer says

Daniel Mookhey to give major speech to parliament outlining the state’s finances as budget delayed until September

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NSW budget update flags tough choices amid record debt

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will deliver an economic statement to parliament, updating the state's finances after deferring the budget until September.

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NSW financial woes to be laid bare as budget looms

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will deliver an economic statement to parliament, updating the state's finances after deferring the budget until September.

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Conservation council calls for logging moratorium in proposed Great Koala National Park

Conservation groups fear a further decline of the koala populations on the NSW north coast if logging doesn't stop within an area that could become protected habitat.

The Guardian - AU

Environment minister raises hopes new laws could include federal ban on native forest logging

Tanya Plibersek confirms regional forestry agreements will be covered by upgraded federal environment laws, hinting government may follow Victoria’s lead

AAP

Plan to reform NSW first-home buyers' scheme in dispute

The NSW coalition says it will oppose the government's push to scrap its first-home buyer land tax choice and replace it with increased stamp duty exemptions.

ABC News

Former NSW multicultural minister Mark Coure apologises after making racist remark in parliament

Mark Coure, the former NSW multiculturalism minister, apologises after being overheard in parliament saying he thought Labor MP Tri Vo "worked in catering".

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Former NSW govt’s first-home buyer reforms stamped out

The Perrottet government's signature stamp duty reform is likely headed for the chopping block as the government secures vital support from the cross bench.

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