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Tobacco tax to stay despite black market fears

The federal government won't cut its sky-high tobacco tax despite one state premier arguing it has created the perfect conditions for a thriving black market.

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Rush to pass workers comp reforms before premiums hike

Psychological injuries claimed under the nation's largest workers' compensation scheme could face a higher threshold under changes hoped to pass within weeks.

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Psychological injuries at work are now taken seriously, which is good, but it’s costing billions. So what is NSW proposing?

Why is the Minns government rushing to get its changes to workers’ compensation laws passed – and what’s at stake for the psychologically injured?

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'Massive' increase driving smokers to the black market

Progressive increases in cigarette taxes have dented smoking rates and boosted government coffers, but a surging black market is prompting calls for a rethink.

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‘It’s just maths’: uninsurable, disaster-hit pockets of Australia pose existential questions requiring radical answers

As Taree and NSW’s mid-north coast reel from flooding, questions are moving beyond immediate recovery to how crises could be handled in the future

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With Rosehill scratched where else can Sydney build housing? Here are seven potential sites

Chris Minns’ promise of a ‘Plan B’ blueprint to address the city’s housing crisis will, by his own admission, risk making ‘Nimbys irate’

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Unspent disaster funds to flow to latest floods victims

While some support funds have become available, others are still being finalised, as a flood recovery co-ordinator takes charge of the clean-up efforts.

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Blow to Minns as turf club votes down plan to sell Sydney racecourse to NSW to build 25,000 homes

Premier says he is ‘disappointed’ after Rosehill decision and ‘it feels like a golden opportunity has slipped through our fingers’

The Guardian - AU

Farmers, greenies divided over 'dirty' bounty deal

A premier has thrown his weight behind paying bounty hunters to reduce feral cats, goats and pigs roaming his state, but it has come with scrutiny.

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GPs In NSW Will Soon Be Able To Diagnose ADHD & Prescribe Meds — What You Need To Know

Treating and diagnosing ADHD in NSW will soon be as simple as visiting your local GP under new reforms.

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GPs hail 'life-changing' ADHD medication rule change

Local doctors will be able to provide ongoing care for hundreds of thousands of Australians with ADHD, relieving specialist costs and months-long wait lists.

AAP

‘A heifer came into the bedroom’: Kevin survived the NSW floods – but his dairy farm might not

Like many in the region, the third-generation farmer is burying his dead stock. He says he is at ‘breaking point’

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Melbourne shopping centre placed into lockdown – as it happened

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Flood-weary regions brace for high winds amid clean up

Hundreds of homes have been declared uninhabitable after deadly floods swept through coastal communities, leaving tens of thousands of people isolated.

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Police Launch Investigation After Woman’s Death In NSW Floodwaters

New South Wales Police have launched an investigation after a woman was found dead in floodwaters near Dorrigo.

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NSW Floods: 5 Dead, 50,000 Still Isolated As Cleanup Begins & Missing Man Found Safe

Five people have been confirmed dead and around 50,000 residents cut off across New South Wales due to the floods.

The Guardian - AU

NSW flooding: PM delivers climate crisis warning as flood-hit region braces for strong winds and fifth body found

Anthony Albanese acknowledges home insurance now a ‘real challenge’ as government announces disaster assistance for 19 local council areas in NSW

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Five killed after torrential rain and flash flooding hits Australia

Hundreds of flood-hit residents still in evacuation centres even as conditions improve

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No official notes of caravan ‘terrorism plot’ meetings between NSW police and Premier’s Department, inquiry told

One meeting contained ‘closely held information’ and was ‘pens-down’, state parliament committee hears

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One Dead, 50,000 Stranded In Eastern Australia Floods

Torrential rain continued to lash eastern Australia on Thursday, swelling already engorged rivers, engulfing roads and leaving almost 50,000 people stranded.

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Body Found As Record NSW Mid North Coast Flooding Is Declared A Natural Disaster

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns have passed on their condolences as SES urges those impacted to reach out for assistance.

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Littleproud says discussions about reuniting Coalition a ‘positive move’ – as it happened

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A single incident brought Sydney’s train network to a standstill – again. Here’s why it keeps happening

Poorly planned rail lines and a reliance on hand-delivered messages combined with 170-year-old infrastructure provides a picture of a network with myriad vulnerabilities

The Guardian - AU

State and federal MPs describe death threats and vile abuse in wake of Joanna Howe’s anti-abortion campaign

Representatives around the country say third parties sent abusive messages after they were targeted for their stance on abortion

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Sydney trains delays: Minns warns commuters to brace for long waits as city battles second evening of disruptions

NSW premier Chris Minns says service not ‘good enough’ as delays continue on Wednesday after high-voltage wire fell on train, crippling network

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