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Corruption watchdog warned NSW government of risks around plan to fast-track rezoning of land for housing

Independent Commission Against Corruption warned ‘a favourable rezoning’ of large swathes on Sydney’s fringes could deliver windfall to developers

The Guardian - AU

Battle for Byron’s soul: the debate over holiday rentals in the NSW coastal town is an existential one

Housing insecurity for long-term renters is ‘diabolical’ says the town’s deputy mayor. But the tourism sector warns reducing short-term letting will hurt, not help

The Guardian - AU

Young NSW voters want concerns about cost of living, climate change heard ahead of election

Gen Z and millennials will make up 40 per cent of the voting population in the upcoming NSW election, and they are warning politicians not to ignore their concerns.

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Election Diary: Libs miss the jump in once-fertile Hunter turf

Newcastle Herald political reporter Michael Parris casts his eye over the NSW election campaign in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

NSW Labor attacked over 'seven year' energy policy

The NSW coalition has lashed Labor over its "train wreck" energy policy after leader Chris Minns said his plan could take seven years to deliver bill relief.

AAP

‘Snail rail’: ACT chief challenges Albanese government to upgrade Canberra-Sydney train line

Exclusive: High-speed rail advocates support call from Andrew Barr, saying even gradually beginning track duplication could cut travel times in half within a decadeGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

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Ten of Australia’s best wellness retreats

Wellness tourism is booming across the world as people across the globe tune into new ways to maintain and enhance their wellbeing.

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Brumbies edge Waratahs in thrilling Super opener

The Brumbies have got their Super Rugby Pacific campaign off to a flying start with a 31-25 win over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.

AAP

Murray-Darling Basin plan in chaos as Victoria and NSW oppose further water buybacks

Both states are behind on their commitments and Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says South Australia is being left ‘high and dry’

The Guardian - AU

Water ministers fail to agree on way forward as Murray-Darling Basin Plan deadline looms

Water ministers have failed to reach agreement about how hundreds of gigalitres of water promised for the environment will be recovered across the Murray-Darling Basin.

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Former Labor MP for Monaro Steve Whan seeking candidacy for seat in NSW election

Steve Whan was Labor's sitting member for Monaro for eight years and is hoping to make a comeback in the upcoming NSW election. The former politician is seeking pre-selection and says he still has "plenty of fire in the belly".

ABC News

Aristocrat shareholders debate cashless machines at AGM

Aristocrat Leisure talked up their commitment to responsible gameplay at the poker machine manufacturer's annual general meeting as the topic becomes political.

AAP

Man who abused stepdaughters jailed for 28 years

A man will serve up to 28 years behind bars after sexually abusing his three stepdaughters as children in their family home in rural NSW.

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Varroa mite emergency zone moved, leaving beekeepers on NSW Mid North Coast frustrated

Beekeepers on the NSW Mid North Coast were on the verge of euthanasing thousands of bees before the state’s latest varroa mite emergency zone was suddenly changed.

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Macdonald's Hunter Valley mining call 'betrayed' the people of NSW

"There was planning, and he was the instigator."

AAP

Former NSW minister 'betrayed' state for mining venture

NSW was betrayed by then mines minister Ian Macdonald when he granted a coal exploration licence to a company chaired by a former union boss, a prosecutor said.

AAP

Queensland claim crucial late Shield win over NSW

A defiant Jack Clayton half-century has lifted Queensland to a five-wicket win over New South Wales and back in the hunt for a Sheffield Shield final berth.

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New $36k incentive to attract cops to outback towns

Getting police to head to and stay in outback towns is so difficult the NSW police force will start paying officers about $7000 a year, under a new scheme.

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Newcastle Herald

Labor papers over Dan Andrews pledge

'We'll work with the sector on this'

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Liberals name election candidates for Maitland, Swansea

The NSW Liberal Party has named Michael Cooper as its candidate to contest the seat of Maitland a little more than a month out from the state election.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter's housing hell: report card raises 'alarm bell'

Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens have joined the top ten local Government areas in regional NSW with the "highest housing needs" along with Cessnock, Maitland, and Newcastle.

The Conversation

Water buybacks are back on the table in the Murray-Darling Basin. Here's a refresher on how they work

The federal government has announced a new round of strategic water buybacks in the Murray-Darling Basin. The government intends to purchase water entitlements from voluntary sellers in parts of New South Wales and Queensland.

AAP

NSW Labor to ban dangerous benchtops if it wins poll

As the NSW coalition government spruiks its plan for a supply chain commissioner, Labor has promised to ban manufactured stone with high silica concentrations.

The Guardian - AU

‘Just a disgrace’: experts condemn NSW use of public land to offset huge housing expansion

The Perrottet government is being accused of ‘double dipping’ by using land that’s already been put aside for conservation

The Guardian - AU

NSW Labor to join Dylan Alcott in public sector disability jobs drive if elected

Exclusive: Chris Minns will commit to target of 5.6% of public sector jobs held by people with disability through deal with former Australian of the year

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