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Premier denies decade-old election corruption links

A state premier says any suggestion he was involved in an illegal donation scandal is "completely wrong", accusing a committee of leaking against him.

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'Layers of spin' used to push workers comp changes

Proposed changes to Australia's biggest workers compensation scheme are caught in the middle of a political fracas as opponents say the reforms are "barbaric".

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Childcare centre closes after alleged toddler abuse

The closure of a childcare centre where staff allegedly assaulted a child comes against the backdrop of extra scrutiny and pressure on a troubled sector.

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Childcare executives paid six-figure bonuses despite outrage over alleged abuse and safety failures

Generous salaries have sparked calls for boards to consider clawing back some of the money paid to bosses

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'Children over shareholders': sector grilled for lapses

A childcare inquiry has prompted apologies from publicly listed providers for any harm caused to the thousands of kids under their protection.

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Secret rating system kept parents in dark about safety fears at NSW childcare centre

Case in which parents were not told centre was in the ‘very high risk’ cohort illustrates a glaring safety gap, critics argue

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Proposed ‘nation-leading’ NSW childcare reforms to include $500,000 fines

Greens welcome Minns government’s ‘bare-minimum’ changes but say more work is needed to restore faith in the sector

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‘All hell let loose’: Abigail Boyd fought to release documents that revealed gross childcare failings. Then she had to read them

‘The more I look, the more horrified I am – there’s no end to the things that keep coming through,’ NSW upper house member says

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Treatment delays put workers' comp scheme in the hole

Insurance companies have been accused of burdening Australia's largest workers' compensation scheme by delaying treatment to injured workers.

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Latham denies breaking law, rules over ex's allegations

Independent NSW MP Mark Latham has again rejected his ex-partner's claims of emotional and physical abuse as false.

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Setback for Minns government as controversial workers’ compensation bill sent to inquiry

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, who opposed the inquiry, said NSW’s compensation scheme was going backwards by $5m a day

The Guardian - AU

Cross-party nod for probe into 'rogue' childcare firms

Shocking claims of rampant child mistreatment in privately operated centres have triggered a government-backed inquiry into the early education sector.

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Revealed: University of Sydney spent millions more on consultants than repaying wages of casual staff

Greens say revelations a ‘damning indictment’ that speak to a ‘broken governance culture’ at prestigious universities

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Minns government gives $1m to Central Coast Mariners for social issues

The government committed the money as an election promise.

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The Guardian - AU

NSW government was warned of flaws in home safety scheme that left Molly Ticehurst with ‘false hope’

State government ‘failed to take action’ on issues with Staying Home Leaving Violence program, Greens say

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‘People prefer that we’d never close’: Eraring lifeline a mixed blessing for a coal community in limbo

The NSW government’s decision to extend the 40-year-old power station for another two years has some locals breathing a sigh of relief – but others are ready for a post-coal future

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Billion-dollar NSW consultant spend lashed, cut pledged

The previous NSW government was too reliant on consulting firms and paid for work normally designed for the public service, a parliamentary inquiry has found.

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If NSW’s coercive control ads work, more funding will be needed as victims come forward, advocates say

Awareness campaign ahead of law change features tagline ‘It’s not love, it’s coercive control. Know the signs of abuse’

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What ministers promised for the Hunter in public grilling

A new political force in the Hunter is getting results.

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Call for sex assault trial review to go further

A review of sexual assault trial cases should be expanded to include police, says one MP as the NSW premier backs an under-fire leading prosecutor.

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NSW government says EY’s non-disclosure on policy work ‘reflects poorly’ on system

EY partners grilled at inquiry over failure to disclose Santos contract while working on government’s ‘future of gas statement’

The Guardian - AU

EY Oceania accused of potential conflict of interest over government contracts on climate policy

Exclusive: consultancy firm supported oil and gas industry lobbying while being paid for independent advice on Albanese’s signature climate policy

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'Antiquated' police system failing on domestic violence

NSW Police systems cannot properly record incidents of domestic violence and are in desperate need of an upgrade, a parliamentary hearing has been told.

The Guardian - AU

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

Consulting firm EY worked for gas giant Santos while advising NSW on gas policy

Exclusive: Consulting firm did not disclose Santos work before being paid to assist the government’s ‘future of gas statement’ that paved way for Narrabri gas development

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