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Paul Toole faces likely challenge as NSW Nationals leader from Dugald Saunders

The NSW Nationals may change leader tomorrow, as Paul Toole faces a likely challenge from former agriculture minister Dugald Saunders, after the party failed to make any ground at the recent state election.

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Institute of Public Affairs anti-renewables campaign labelled 'bizarre', 'alarmist', 'scaremongering'

The Institute of Public Affairs is warning regional NSW that net-zero emissions targets will cost tens of thousands of people their jobs, just days out from the state election.

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Dubbo Council requests Nationals party to take down Dugald Saunders' campaign sign

Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders says he sent the request on to party headquarters.

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NSW Ministers Dugald Saunders and Paul Toole defend not visiting Tambaroora fireground

Dugald Saunders says a visit to the Tambaroora fireground will only lead to accusations that he is "there for the cameras". Paul Toole, whose electorate has also been impacted, says he's concerned about "getting in the way".

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Site of Dubbo drug rehab centre angers Aboriginal leaders and neighbours

Residents living near the site in Dubbo say the centre won't be big enough to meet demand and local Indigenous leaders say the decision is "wrong in so many ways".

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NSW forests face uncertain future as ‘desperation’ builds over major parties’ inaction over logging

With no clear commitments, the gap between community expectations and actions of state MPs will be a major election flashpoint

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Scrapped Better Building Regions Fund sparks blame game over Macquarie Home Stay support

A NSW charity that routinely has to turn away rural hospital patients has been caught in the middle of an ugly pre-election dispute between Labor and the Nationals.

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Much of NSW declared free of varroa mite

States and territories have agreed to reopen their borders to bees and hives from most of NSW, but remain concerned over patches of invasive varroa mite.

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NSW won’t review decision to allow ‘inhumane’ greyhound breeding technique

Coalition ‘backflipped’ on ban last year and says it will not reconsider despite some vets calling practice invasive and unnecessary

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Fast boats add teeth to shark defences

Four new high-speed boats will join NSW's line of defences against shark attacks at beaches across summer.

AAP

Varroa mite detection in Hunter Valley raises questions about origin of deadly bee parasite

Authorities say they have linked the infestation to a property within the eradication zone, which will now be expanded. They also say that the case shows the mite was in Australia before it was first detected in Newcastle.

ABC News

Puppy farm laws weakened with changes

The bill's aim was to address the oversupply of companion animals.

Newcastle Herald

New South Wales ditches war on koalas

Months before the NSW election, the state government has ditched a divisive bill over the contentious issue of koala habitat.

The New Daily

NSW 'koala wars' bill quickly ditched

Legislation that would have cut red tape for NSW landowners wanting to clear native forest on their properties has been quickly shelved.

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NSW government pulls forestry bill after it threatened to reignite 'koala wars' rift

The state government pulls legislation aimed at cutting red tape for landowners as an old internal Coalition stoush over koalas raises its head again.

The Guardian - AU

‘Koala wars’: NSW government scraps contentious native forestry bill to head off revolt

Decision comes after internal agitation from Coalition MPs and opposition from independents

The Guardian - AU

Koala wars: NSW Liberal MP condemns native logging after environment minister refuses to publicly back government bill

James Griffin repeatedly asked in parliament about controversial proposal, which Labor will oppose

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Koala wars on again as NSW government pushes for tweak to farm forestry rules

The NSW government introduces a bill to strip local councils of their ability to regulate private logging, and extend private forestry approvals to 30 years.

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NSW government accused of reopening ‘koala wars’ with new forestry bill

Liberals criticised after proposing councils be stripped of approval powers for logging operations

Newcastle Herald

'If you don't want the funding that's fine, give it back': Sam Farraway fires back at mayors

"This money is only for six or 12 months, and it's just to fill potholes," Mr Farraway said.

ABC News

Beekeeper calls on NSW government to stop destroying hives to control varroa mite

A central coast beekeeper is petitioning to stop the eradication of beehives in response to varroa mite, arguing that Australia must learn to live with the pest like many other countries do.

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Should NSW follow WA’s lead and introduce a rebate for personal shark deterrent devices?

A NSW MP is urging his government to create a rebate scheme for individuals and remove shark nets from the state's beaches.

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La Niña-induced wet summer may spell further disaster for NSW harvest

The damage bill is mounting as floods inundate crops, leaving farmers unsure if they will even be able to harvest.

Newcastle Herald

More cane toads caught near Lake Macquarie

19 cane toads have been caught around Lake Macquarie in the last week.

ABC News

Flooded-affected NSW farmers to get more relief through $100m Critical Producer Grants

After six months of waiting, flood-affected primary producers are eligible for government grants of up to $100,000 to help them get back on their feet.

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