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Grattan on Friday: Liberals send in veteran warhorses to deal with party’s hot mess

Finally, just months out from the election, the Liberal Party is tackling the Augean stable that is its New South Wales division. It is a task that should have been a priority two years ago, after the division’s toxic factionalism had been on inglorious display in the run-up to the…

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Town's biggest infrastructure project to tackle notorious bottleneck

'There's never been a better time to live in the Hunter.'

Newcastle Herald

'Passport to a good life': high-tech TAFE funds boost

The NSW and federal government are going halves in a new TAFE centre of excellence in western Sydney designed to help Australians keep pace with technology.

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The stench from Star Casino is enveloping the Queensland government

The Queensland government looks willing to do anything, including gagging the media and using taxpayer money to prop up a rotten company, in its quest for the Queens Wharf precinct to succeed.

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'People want a voice at table': teal aims for Lib seat

An environmental lawyer and advisor to federal teal MPs will try to seize a long-held Liberal seat, saying voters' alternative is a party in "absolute chaos".

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'Broken' council complaints set for major overhaul

Changes are coming for NSW council conduct along with the restructure of an underfunded office with a limited capacity to investigate thousands of complaints.

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Federal takeover of NSW Liberals a 'band-aid fix' for council bungle

'My main concern is that the community is now left without a voice'.

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Afternoon Update: Australia’s economy weakest in decades bar Covid; NSW Liberals deny ‘stuff-up spiral’; and spider brains shrink

And the US Open semi-finals take shape

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Troubled casino operator seeks tax relief to stay open

Troubled casino operator Star Entertainment is seeking tax relief from the Queensland government as it battles to keep a $3.6 billion project open in Brisbane.

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NSW Liberals under pressure to explain how MP charged with child sexual assault offences was preselected

Mark Speakman says Rory Amon, who denies all charges, did not make disclosures that raised ‘red flags’ during preselection for 2023 election

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Knife laws 'send a message' as police wait for wands

Police will use metal detectors to catch people with knives within months but the government says laws targeting the crime will help change public attitudes.

AAP

Well-known Canberra builder to be wound up

It operated in NSW and the ACT for more than 50 years.

The Canberra Times

The Mentalist actor Baker admits to drink-driving

Lawyers for actor Simon Baker have appeared in a northern NSW court to admit the star was caught driving under the influence of alcohol.

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New laws to tackle technology-based abuse in NSW are welcome. But police and courts also need to step up

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has committed to a range of reforms strengthening legal responses to family violence across the state. These reforms follow the alleged murder of 28-year-old Molly Ticehurst by her former partner earlier this year.

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NSW Liberals deny party in ‘stuff-up spiral’ after Rob Stokes declines role cleaning up state branch

Leader Mark Speakman insists Liberal ‘fundamentals are sound’ after attempt to clean up state branch causes yet more confusion

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The certain death of local news is dragging democracy down

In most of regional Australia, local news has vanished from the community narrative. And local democracy is being gutted as a result.

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Federal Liberals gaffe NSW takeover

The federal Liberal Party has stumbled at the first hurdle of its takeover of the party’s NSW division, and John Howard has criticised Jim Chalmers’ comments about interest rates and the RBA.

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Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking

Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.

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Newcastle Herald

Grandmother's mystery death has Lake Macquarie family searching for answers

'She was much-loved, and we will all miss her.'

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Ex-MP pipes up, stokes more Liberal takeover chaos

The Liberal Party has been plunged into more turmoil in NSW after a would-be administrator rejected being part of a federal rescue of the embattled division.

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Duo rescued from stricken yacht off NSW coast say it ‘could have got worse’ – but one is already planning next boat trip

Sailors enjoy meat pie and dry land after being saved following 19-hour ordeal

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Federal Liberal party to forcibly take over NSW division after ‘scathing’ nominations debacle review

Committee will be appointed for 10 months and the NSW Liberals have until next Thursday to comply

The Guardian - AU

NSW minister admits child protection system will continue using motels hours after suggesting ban

Kate Washington tells hearing ‘accredited providers’ will continue with hotel and motel placements for children removed from families

AAP

Feds step in to take over embattled state Liberals

Two Victorians are among three ex-politicians who will take command of the NSW Liberal Party after factional rifts and admin failures beset the division.

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'A piece of history' lost in museum handgun heist

A handgun from the 1700s and a pistol gifted by the Sultan of Oman are among firearms stolen from a regional NSW museum.

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