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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.

AAP

Two broken gas meters in seven months before deadly Sydney house explosion at Whalan

Investigation under way into cause of explosion at social housing complex in Sydney’s west that left one woman dead

The Guardian - AU

Major construction to begin on Parramatta light rail

A $2 billion spend on the next stage of Parramatta's light rail will see a start on the build some say should be extended 3km to support growth in the area.

AAP

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Banks, pollies, koalas: Many reasons for slow Hunter housing supply

Chris Minns must pay heed to the complexity of housing supply.

Newcastle Herald

Minns reveals big spike in housing targets for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie

Newcastle would have to double its rate of housing completions.

Newcastle Herald

NSW government reveals where 377,000 new homes will be built in Sydney and regional areas by 2029

Premier Chris Minns announces new housing targets for 43 councils across NSW

The Guardian - AU

No review of bus-driver plea deal for 'abused' families

Families of those killed in the Hunter Valley wedding bus crash should have been consulted after manslaughter charges were dropped, the NSW premier says.

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New metro, social housing a blueprint for future Sydney

Plans to build more social and affordable homes alongside transport hubs are being put into practice at one site in inner-city Sydney.

AAP

Grattan on Friday: Growing momentum for governments to fight social media’s grip on children

While federal politics often seems “top down”, some issues are pushed onto the national agenda from lower levels. We’re seeing this with the increasing concern to protect kids from the harmful effects of social media.

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Corporate welfare may keep the lights on. But backing Eraring power station will have other costs for the NSW government

Propping up Australia’s largest coal-fired power station could deter investments in renewable energy or batteries. And might other operators now coming begging?

The Guardian - AU

Extending life of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station is ‘deeply disappointing’, green groups say

NSW Labor agreement with Origin to keep Eraring plant open for two more years to 2027 leaves environmental groups ‘deeply disappointed’

The Guardian - AU

‘No country in the world has solved this problem’: can Australia make age verification work for social media?

Previously unreported documents suggest age assurance technology has not been successfully implemented anywhere in the world

The Guardian - AU

Premier rejects nurses' push for major pay increase

Chris Minns says nurses and midwives deserve a pay rise but their demands for a 15 per cent boost is beyond the state's means.

AAP

'Not close to what we would accept': police pay panned

A showdown is looming between the NSW Police Force and union officials over officers' pay as an existing deal comes close to expiring.

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ACT open to banning young people from using social media platforms

But the territory wants a nationally consistent approach.

The Guardian - AU

Should Australia ban children under 16 from social media – and how would it actually work?

Despite concerns about the impact of tech platforms on young people, some experts are sceptical that a ban could be implemented safely and effectively

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Iran’s president dies in helicopter crash; hundreds charged in DV blitz; and ways to reduce the risk of dementia

Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amir-abdollahian, was among those killed

AAP

'Obnoxious' social media faces state push for youth ban

Three state premiers have called for legislated age limits on social media users, which could mean children under 16 are barred from using major platforms.

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'It is Molly's law': premier hears of rural DV crisis

Domestic violence was a major theme at a regional community cabinet meeting, less than a month after the alleged murder of young mother Molly Ticehurst.

AAP

Roll out the barrel: regional NSW gets business boost

Rural and remote airstrips will be upgraded and country towns will get money for child care under state funding aimed at kick-starting regional businesses.

The Canberra Times

ACT pitched $20m study to speed up Canberra-Sydney train services

The ACT wants the Commonwealth and NSW to pitch in for a fresh study.

The Guardian - AU

NSW premier sacks parliamentary secretary over criticism of police response to pro-Palestine protesters

Chris Minns said Labor MP Anthony D’Adam’s comments in a speech to parliament were ‘absolutely reprehensible’

AAP

States query GST carve-up despite 'constructive' budget

The reviews are rolling in for the federal budget, with Australia's two most populous states publicly questioning the support they have received from Canberra.

AAP

'Hate is not a family value': book ban protesters erupt

A war of wars has erupted between rival groups outside a Sydney council chambers over the decision to ban a book featuring same-sex parenting.

The Guardian - AU

‘We should all be furious’: Aboriginal people make up record 31% of adult prison population in NSW

Premier Chris Minns says the statistics on Indigenous Australians in the state’s jails represent a ‘major issue’

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