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State-first commissioner to target assaults on women

As NSW faces increasing rates of domestic violence and sexual assaults, a women's safety commissioner has been appointed to tackle the crisis.

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NSW minister urges public to call out ‘inappropriate behaviour’ towards women after school coach’s death

Exclusive: State’s domestic violence prevention minister says it’s ‘up to every single one of us’ to help prevent harm against women

The Guardian - AU

Talk of Supercars one-year deal 'not doing anyone any favours'

ANALYSIS: A one-year option hasn't won over those against the race.

Newcastle Herald

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Yamba shooting deaths of boy, 15, and father being treated as murder-suicide, police say

Police confirm two people found dead at home on NSW north coast are a father and his son

The Guardian - AU

Boy, 15, and man, 58, found dead with bullet wounds inside home in NSW town of Yamba

A crime scene has been established and will be examined but police do not believe a third party was involved

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Father identified after ‘shocking and tragic’ toddler death

The father of a three-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in a "shocking and tragic" domestic violence incident in Sydney has been identified.

The New Daily

'My life began to fall apart': workers comp nightmare

"So many people are unaware of how badly treated injured workers are and the effect it has on lives and families."

Newcastle Herald

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Hunter MPs wait to hear if they'll survive rumoured cabinet cull

Will the Hunter have five MPs on the frontbench when the dust settles?

Newcastle Herald

Labor MPs push for 'fair share' for Hunter as Minns leads red wave

The Hunter's Labor MPs say they will have strength in numbers when it comes to getting a fair share for the region from the newly elected state government.

Newcastle Herald

RED LETTER DAY: Labor celebrating as Liberals take stock of dismal election night

A woeful night for the Liberals as Hunter MPs improved their already large margins.

Newcastle Herald

Transport, cost of living and cannabis: Hunter candidates share their top priorities

The Herald asked all candidates in the Hunter's nine seats what their top three priorities were ahead of the NSW election.

Newcastle Herald

Drinks covers 'a good step' in spiking education

NSW Police are rolling out physical barriers to drink spiking.

Newcastle Herald

Major parties vow to remove barriers for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence ahead of NSW election

Less than two months out from the state election, the Coalition announces policies tackling safe and stable housing, while Labor commits to a specialist service for migrant and refugee women.

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White Ribbon jetski event called tone deaf

A flotilla of 50 jet skis will ride in formation to raise awareness about domestic violence in NSW, but the event has been called confusing by critics.

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Inquiry says Newcastle bus privatisation a 'disaster'

The Greens and Labor-led committee has found Newcastle's transport network is inferior and more expensive for passengers since Keolis Downer took it over in 2017.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Valley records 'devastating' rise in rate of recorded sexual assault

The Hunter Valley has experienced a "devastating" rise in the number of sexual assaults reported to police over the past five years - recording the second largest jump in the state.

Newcastle Herald

NSW government pays $9000 for land titles mixup but still denies liability a decade later

Closure of sorts to a legal nightmare

Newcastle Herald

We want 'shovels in the ground', not more plans

Hunter MPs are concerned money for 'continued planning' on local projects will see them gather dust on the shelf, while others were completely overlooked.

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'Revenue raising' concerns about new red light speed camera at Charlestown

A new red light speed camera at Charlestown has raised the eyebrow of local MP Jodie Harrison.

Newcastle Herald

Support for women and children in war

Topics: Women and children of Ukraine, the Sesame Street circus and the year 3200.

The Guardian - AU

Resourcing for domestic violence policing in NSW lags behind other states, audit finds

Six dedicated staff expected to support 280 domestic violence specialists and advise 12,000 officers

Newcastle Herald

Call for government action over assault, harassment survey

Charlestown MP Jodie Harrison says the NSW government needs to urgently respond to the safety needs of students at university campuses, after the results of a survey released last week showed almost 18 per cent of students polled at the University of Newcastle experienced sexual harassment since beginning their studies.

AAP

Domestic violence continues to rise in NSW

Rates of domestic violence and sexual assault have continued to grow in NSW as the instances of all other types of crime fell or remained stable.

Newcastle Herald

Passing the tests: MPs give RATs to community groups across the region

Last week the NSW government announced it would be sending 20 testing kits each to 98 electorate offices. Many MPs have decided to donate their free tests.

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