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Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist 'ratbags'

NSW criminal laws covering hate speech and incitement to violence have not resulted in any successful prosecutions and should be strengthened, the premier says.

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Police spread thin with 'enormous' cost of protests

Hundreds of officers are being deployed to major rallies over the war in Gaza, leading states to foot the bill.

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Big fines on the books for religious vilification

The state's anti-discrimination act has been amended to make it unlawful to abusively disparage any person or group in speech or writing over their religion.

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'Greatest little town' fights on a year after wipe-out

The NSW village of Eugowra was almost razed by a sudden flash flood on November 14. A year on there are reminders of the disaster on every corner, every face.

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Australian arms exports to Israel in focus amid court case, port protests

Legal action and protests at Australian ports put spotlight on Australian weapons exports to Israel.

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Hunter Park draft strategy 'coming in early 2024'

The project has been mired in delays and scandal for six years.

Newcastle Herald

Pro-Palestine port protests warned not to disrupt trade

Premier Chris Minns has warned protesters planning to rally at a main port on Remembrance Day not to interrupt trade.

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Police minister in 'daydream' about Opera House rally

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley has defended her handling of a protest where community tensions boiled over on the steps of the Sydney Opera House.

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Fresh staffing scandal linked to NSW transport minister

The office of NSW Minister for Transport Jo Haylen unlawfully directed a department to appoint a specific person to a new position, the opposition says.

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Minns hasn't queried under-fire minister's knowledge

NSW Premier Chris Minns is standing by the state's transport minister despite a staffing scandal within her department.

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‘Absolutely not ’: Chris Minns doesn’t want transport minister to resign over staffing scandal

The NSW premier said his government was focused on the “big game” of transport reform, and wanted Jo Haylen to do that job

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Small businesses to get larger slice of economic pie

Chris Minns is keen to see small businesses get a larger slice of the NSW government economic pie and is making it easier for them to win government contracts.

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Missing in action: State Government sidelines Tim Crakanthorp

Mr Crakanthorp was not named in media releases ... was not invited, and did not attend.

Newcastle Herald

Major train building industry poised for revival in Newcastle

The Treasurer says the industry needs time to prepare.

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Children to be guarded by life-changing tech in ICUs

State-first technology is being rolled out in NSW pediatric hospitals to help shield seriously ill children from infectious diseases.

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Ex-premier's action cited to defend alleged Nazi salute

A lawyer for one of three men accused of performing Nazi salutes says that unlike former premier Dominic Perrottet his client didn't wear a uniform.

Newcastle Herald

Why does Sydney think it can do what it likes to our city?

STATE POLITICS: It's one bad decision for Newcastle after another from the Minns government

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A Bunch Of Syd Private Schools Have Spoken Out In Support Of Students W/ Same-Sex Formal Dates

The outpouring of support comes after St Ursula's College banned Year 12 students from bringing same-sex dates to their formal.

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A Sydney Girls School Banned Same-Sex Partners From Attending Formal In Our Lord’s Year Of 2023

Students at St Ursula's College were told by the school they are not allowed to bring a partner of the same-sex as their Year 12 formal date.

AAP

Cautious treaty minister floats hope for framework laws

An independent treaty commission in NSW should begin its consultations by mid-2024, the state's treaty minister says.

The Guardian - AU

Lives at risk unless NSW introduces drug testing before festival season, health groups warn

Minns government urged to introduce pill testing trial to ensure the safety of partygoers

AAP

Premier admits oversight in Opera House solidarity move

As a Sydney council prepares to fly the Palestinian flag, the NSW premier has apologised over the fallout of lighting the Sydney Opera House in Israeli colours.

The Guardian - AU

Renewed push for NSW to raise age of criminal responsibility to 14

Exclusive: With children as young as 10 ‘regularly’ before the courts, NSW must consider raising the age of criminal responsibility, says broad group of child advocates

The Guardian - AU

NSW police asked for ‘urgent threat assessment’ after premier’s decision to light Opera House for Israel

Documents reveal concerns of senior police about show of support but Chris Minns has repeatedly defended move following ‘indiscriminate killing’ by Hamas

Newcastle Herald

'Thank you for your sacrifice': tribute to workers after horror bus crash

'Your role as an emergency worker includes things most of us will never understand.'

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