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Sydney news: NSW Opposition policy would restrict mobile phone use in public high schools

MORNING BRIEFING: The NSW Opposition pledges to restrict mobile phone use in public high school classrooms if it wins the next election, warning students' academic standards are already declining.

ABC News

Struggle to find casino commission staff

A new independent casino commission will be established in NSW on Monday, but the size of the companies it will monitor poses issues for staff procurement.

AAP

NSW casino authority head named

NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority chair Philip Crawford will be the chief commissioner of the state's new Independent Casino Commission.

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Recycled water for drinking should be considered for Sydney, new strategy finds

NSW government should also consider having additional desalination plants and plan for new ‘rainfall-independent’ water sources, report says

The Guardian - AU

State's overhaul of NSW marina rules wins backing from boaties

Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson visited Port Stephens on Tuesday, announcing the overhaul to arrangements at Soldiers Point.

Newcastle Herald

Infrastructure Australia review slams case for building $1.3 billion dam near Tamworth, NSW

An independent review of the Dungowan Dam business case reveals it would reap nine cents for every dollar invested, should it go ahead.

ABC News

Dungowan Dam's $1.3 billion price tag more than three times economic benefit, Greens MP says

The proposed $1.3 billion Dungowan Dam near Tamworth would only produce 27 cents for every dollar invested, according to a summary of the business case obtained by the NSW Greens. Water Minister Kevin Anderson disputes the claim.

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NSW casinos face $100m misconduct fines

NSW's new casino watchdog will get powers to investigate wrongdoing and enforce compliance with tough new controls targeting money laundering.

AAP

'Putting safety first': millions for Hunter flood infrastructure recovery

The state government will invest $71.5 million to repair critical flood mitigation infrastructure in the Hunter Valley following last month's devastating floods.

Newcastle Herald

Southern NSW irrigators plan to challenge flood plain harvesting legislation in court

For the first time irrigators in northern NSW valleys will have to measure their flood plain harvesting take, but southern NSW water users say they are still allowed to take more than their fair share.

ABC News

Huge funding boost to tackle fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour in Wigan

£750k earmarked for Platt Bridge and Scholes Village

Manchester Evening News

Council to spend £500K on new cameras to crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour

Hi-tech CCTV will be used to tackle anti-social behavior and fly-tippers

Manchester Evening News

Sydney wastewater trial to power homes

A trial at a Sydney wastewater plant will deliver renewable gas power to thousands of homes as well as reduce the carbon footprint of households.

AAP

NSW flood plain harvesting rules won’t protect environment, government advisers warn

Officials raised concerns water level targets would not ensure river health or meet needs of downstream communities, documents show

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Plibersek calls for 'greater effort' from basin states to implement Murray-Darling Basin Plan in full

Labor has promised to deliver the Murray-Darling Basin Plan in full, but new Water Minister Tanya Plibersek says there's a long way to go.

AAP

New casino commission in NSW reforms

An Independent Casino Commission with enhanced and wide-ranging powers is the centrepiece of plans to reform the state's oversight of casinos.

ABC News

Racing greyhounds to be monitored from birth to retirement by e-tracking system in NSW

A new e-tracking system is active in NSW to monitor the location and welfare of racing greyhounds from birth to retirement, but opponents to the industry remain unimpressed.

ABC News

Gunnedah's multi-million-dollar hospital plans revealed for more services, fewer beds

Gunnedah's promised $53 million hospital has plans for 30 beds, 18 fewer than the existing hospital built more than 100 years ago.

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French Open dominance continues: A look at Rafael Nadal’s 22 grand slam titles

Victory extended the Spaniard’s advantage at the top of the all-time Grand Slam standings

ABC News

$350 million Mole River Dam near Tenterfield scrapped amid doubt about NSW dam projects

The Mole River Dam near Tenterfield was one of three major dam projects announced at the height of the drought in 2019, but the NSW government says it is now looking at alternatives.

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Dorothea Mackellar-linked Kurrumbede homestead heritage-listed near Gunnedah

Australian poet Dorothea Mackellar's famous "a land of sweeping plains" line may well have been inspired at a homestead that has been heritage-listed after a three-year campaign.

The Guardian - AU

Barnaby Joyce’s dam water set to cost 100 times more than market rates

Project backed by the National party is expected to top $162,000 per megalitre if cost recovery is pursued

ABC News

Murray-Darling Basin Plan for Menindee Lakes receives a 'no' from NSW Water Minister

Water stakeholders in South Australia say they will stand their ground to ensure water for the environment is delivered in full, as NSW Water Minister Kevin Anderson sparks debate with comments on radio.

The Independent UK

Two-time grand slam finalist Kevin Anderson announces retirement from tennis

Anderson reached the US Open and Wimbledon finals and won seven ATP Tour titles

Newcastle Herald

Maitland farmers celebrate government back down on river pumping

Lower Hunter farmers have won their battle to continue irrigating from the Hunter and Paterson Rivers following a back down from the state government.

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