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Former NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos stands trial over allegedly drugging, sexually abusing four boys

In her opening address, the Crown prosecutor claimed former NSW Labor minister Milton Orkopoulos demonstrated a pattern of behaviour during the time of the alleged offences between 1993 and 2003.

ABC News

'We need homes': disability groups call for action

Groups representing the 1.4 million NSW people with disabilities have called on the major political parties to put inclusion front and centre.

AAP

Former NSW minister 'took advantage' of boys, jury told

Former NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos has pleaded not guilty to 28 charges, denying he gave young boys in his electorate drugs and made them perform sex acts.

AAP

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Call to exclude kids from law banning criminal contact

Parliament should reconsider whether a law aimed at disrupting serious crime should ever be used on children, the NSW police watchdog says.

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Coalition lags on candidates as NSW election clock ticks

The major parties are yet to finalise candidates for a string of seats across NSW, with the Coalition far behind Labor as the election looms.

The New Daily

'Prohibition has failed': Push to legalise weed in NSW

The Greens want to legalise and regulate cannabis in the next term of NSW parliament in a move they say could help end the war on drugs.

AAP

Regional, rural hospital parking to go free if NSW government re-elected

Making the promise on Wednesday, Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the change would make life more affordable in the regions.

Newcastle Herald

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Aurora australis lights up skies across New South Wales as solar cycle nears its peak

Photographers and stargazers spot auroras further north than usual. Why is this happening and how much longer will it last?

ABC News

Poll shows Labor tracking to win government in NSW

After 12 years in the political wilderness, Labor appears poised to form the next NSW government, according to a new poll.

The New Daily

Still no dredging in Swansea channel as February target passes

The February deadline for much-needed dredging in the Swansea channel has passed without work beginning and NSW Labor is calling the situation an example of a government failure and a broken promise.

Newcastle Herald

Prison officers at private jail walk off the job in NSW

Prison officers from the maximum security Parklea men's jail in Sydney's west are striking for three days as they push for better pay and safer work conditions.

AAP

'Kangaroos on the beach': Longest uninterrupted walk on the south coast opens for hikers of all levels

With multiple campgrounds, cabins and nearby accommodation, National Parks say anyone can experience the beauty of Murramarang National Park with this new walk.

The Canberra Times

IPART appointed to determine price for Newcastle to remove container terminal shackles

IPART to set Newcastle container compensation after Greg Piper's port bill

Newcastle Herald

'More work needed' as hospitals lag on emergency care

Maitland and John Hunter hospitals were well below the NSW average for treating patients on time.

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Ambulance call-outs hit decade high in NSW

Demand for ambulances and emergency departments is continuing to surge in NSW amid continued calls for better conditions by unions.

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Plan to 'future proof' Sydney with Metro: Perrottet

The premier has defended coalition metro plans for Sydney's west as a poll predicts a majority Labor victory at the looming 'nail-biter' NSW election.

The New Daily

Parties grilled over help for NSW’s ‘forgotten people’ at election forum

Financial pressures facing renters were at the heart a forum of more than 40 community groups from western Sydney.

AAP

Jury warned during cop's pursuit death retrial

An on-duty police officer charged over the death of a motorcyclist on the NSW Central Coast is facing a retrial after a previous jury was discharged.

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Dominic Perrottet rules out more privatisation if his government is re-elected

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet shuts down speculation his government will sell more public assets and completely ruled out privatisation if re-elected next month.

AAP

Lismore farmer reflects on 'one of the toughest years'

A northern NSW dairy farmer who lost 130 of his animals in catastrophic flooding last year is getting on with work, but says some farmers have shut up shop.

The Guardian - AU

Internal NSW Liberal documents detail how its right faction seized control of Hills shire

Dossier tabled by a parliamentary inquiry shows how three party branches were relocated to the area

AAP

Flood-weary Tweed residents make peace with the river

On the one-year anniversary of the northern NSW floods, members of the local community have gathered to heal.

Daily Mirror

Workers 'served maggot-infested steaks' threaten to quit hydro energy project

Snowy Hydro workers are considering quitting the renewable energy project, according to union bosses, who suggested that prisoners are served better food than staff at the New South Wales site

AAP

Coalition lagging on candidates ahead of NSW election

The coalition is yet to choose candidates for more than a dozen NSW electorates with less than a month to go until the state poll.

The Guardian - AU

Dominic Perrottet promises not to sell any more NSW public assets if re-elected

Premier also rules out new taxes, conceding the government will need to go deeper into debt

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