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The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

High Court strikes out NSW by-election spending cap

The High Court has invalidated a law restricting how much unions and other third-party campaigners can spend in NSW by-elections after a state concession.

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Sweltering heat from WA to move across most of the country, with heatwaves forecast in the east

It is going to be hot for most of Australia over the coming days, while wet weather is forecast for the Top End. Here's a state-by-state breakdown of what to expect.

ABC News

Perrottet government to outlaw offshore gas drilling

The NSW government will block plans to drill gas off the NSW coast and says the Albanese government must ban offshore drilling in all Commonwealth waters.

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Lawyer claims vendetta against ex-NRL star Sam Burgess

Former NRL star Samuel Burgess will plead not guilty to driving unlicensed, his lawyer says, claiming a former NSW minister had a "vendetta" against him.

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Bush revegetation boosts farmer Steve Matthews' mental health after years of drought

At the height of a mental health crisis, Steve Matthews started revegetating his farm in southern NSW. Years later, he continues to reap the rewards.

ABC News

High Court throws out NSW cap on spending by third parties in by-election campaigns

The High Court rules that there should be no cap on spending by third parties, including unions and religious groups, in by-lection campaigns.

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Overworked, burned-out NSW nurses planning to quit

Some NSW nurses are experiencing post-traumatic stress symptoms from overwork and many are planning to leave their jobs in the next year, a survey has found.

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Premier commits to Warragamba wall despite 'black hole'

Premier Dominic Perrottet insists the Warragamba Dam wall will be raised in the next four years, despite no funding being allocated in the NSW budget.

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Federal Government won't match NSW Coalition pledge to ban offshore gas

A returned Coalition government would ban offshore coal, gas, mineral and petroleum production in NSW waters in a move that would prevent projects such as the controversial PEP-11 offshore gas exploration project off the Hunter coast.

Newcastle Herald

Labor promises more health workers, new senior bureaucrat for regional NSW ahead of March election

NSW Labor says it will give regional communities a greater "seat at the decision-making table" when it comes to healthcare if the party forms government on March 25.

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Council rates to rise more than 100 per cent over two years in NSW regions, adding to inflation pain

Households and businesses in regional New South Wales are facing "astonishing" rates rises of more than 100 per cent over two years, just to maintain existing local government services.

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The 'elegant way' to support the local news serving communities across NSW

Newcastle Herald

Inquiry laments 'non-co-operation' of Perrottet brother

A local councillor and the brother of NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet are yet to receive a summons to appear before a property developer parliamentary inquiry.

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NSW coal mine extension challenged in court

The expansion of a coal mine in north-west NSW will be challenged with environmental activists saying it will worsen the effects of climate change.

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‘Rorting’ claims over bushfire grants rejected by NSW premier

Federal emergency management minister Murray Watt criticises state cabinet over relief program

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NSW parliamentary inquiry to use firm to track down key witnesses, including two of Dominic Perrottet’s brothers

Committee examining allegations of ‘impropriety’ against a Sydney council and developers will take the unusual step of using a private contractor to serve summons

Newcastle Herald

'A real issue socially and economically': REINSW Roadshow addresses housing crisis

The REINSW Roadshow came to Newcastle on Tuesday

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Dominic Perrottet’s hardline stance on drugs is ‘magical thinking’, says pill testing advocate

After the death of 26-year-old man at Sydney music festival, health expert says NSW premier’s unwavering stance is unrealistic

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Emergency doctors demand NSW health workforce boost

Staff retention packages are needed in the NSW healthcare system to keep patient waiting times from blowing out, emergency medicos have told the major parties.

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Growing disparity in life expectancy, health outcomes between Sydney, far western NSW report finds

Life expectancy, rates of suicide, and preventable deaths are all getting worse in remote parts of NSW according to research from The Australia Institute.

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Scott Morrison's gas licence decision 'infected by apprehended bias', Federal Court rules

A Federal Court judge quashes the former prime minister's call to reject an exploration licence off the NSW coast, finding it might have been made when his mind was "closed to persuasion".

Newcastle Herald

Urgent research needed to understand Hunter koala populations after bushfire devastation

Research is urgently needed to fill knowledge gaps about koala populations in Cessnock and Lake Macquarie, according to data collected by the NSW Environmental Defenders Office.

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Rain dents Blues' Shield hopes against Tasmania at SCG

Rain has ensured no play was possible during the morning session on day four of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Tasmania at the SCG.

The Canberra Times

Cocaine, cash, device seized as police swoop on car in Goulburn service station

When a man stopped to fill up his car at a Goulburn servo on Monday night, police swooped on the vehicle and found drugs, cash, and an encrypted device.

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NSW to enhance building industry watchdog powers

The NSW government will boost oversight of the construction industry in a bid to minimise the risk of building project delays caused by industrial action.

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