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NSW Greens lay out terms for backing Labor if Chris Minns becomes next premier

A Minns Labor government in NSW would need to scrap a gas pipeline and make all pokies cashless if it wants Greens support

The New Daily · Mar 11, 2023

NSW Greens put up a list of balance of power demands

Federal Greens leader Adam Bandt has helped launch the NSW Greens election campaign, listing seven demands that must be met if it holds the balance of power.

AAP · Mar 10, 2023

Coal mines get access to Sydney drinking water stocks

Mining companies have been granted access to Sydney drinking water catchment in a last-minute move from the NSW government, alarming environmental activists.

The New Daily · Mar 10, 2023

Regional people's healthcare woes ignored: Greens

Healthcare in the bush is not up to par and people feel "abandoned", the NSW Greens say, as they announce they will fight for a regional health watchdog.

AAP · Feb 8, 2023

Greens propose moratorium on clearing of koala habitat

The NSW Greens want an immediate halt to the clearing of koala habitat in NSW and the creation of a 'Koala Super Highway' under a new plan to save the species

AAP · Feb 6, 2023

John Barilaro’s NY trade appointment showed signs of a ‘job for the boys’, NSW inquiry finds

Committee says former minister Stuart Ayres showed ‘poor judgment’ during ‘flawed’ process

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023

NSW Coalition split on cashless gaming as independent warns against regional exemptions

Premier Dominic Perrottet rules out different rules for clubs and pubs in the bush, in contrast to deputy premier Paul Toole

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2023

Greens warn 'zombie DAs' risk wiping out threatened species habitat in coastal NSW

As house prices rise, historic development applications are being revived. But the Greens warn they don't stack up under modern environmental standards.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Waffle pod grant makes mockery of NSW government single-use plastic ban, say Greens

Questions are being raised about a $640,000 grant to make polystyrene waffle pods after the same material was banned under the Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021.

ABC News · Dec 25, 2022

Developer lodges new DA for Kings Hill township

The Greens have called on the Land and Environment Court to give residents and environmental groups more time to examine the new application.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 6, 2022