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Fishermen winched, motorcycle fall: busy weekend for Westpac chopper

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service had a busy weekend, with eight patients needing help across northern NSW on Sunday.

Newcastle Herald

Emergency levy axing would save Hunter households 15 per cent on insurance

THE Insurance Council of Australia says Hunter households would save 15 per cent on their home insurance if the NSW government axed the Emergency Services Levy and found "a fairer way" to fund police, fire and related services.

Newcastle Herald

Overworked, underpaid and fed up: How these Aussies have been pushed to the brink

These people say they're overworked, underpaid and fed up. The reason behind their frustrations is on the rise in Australia, and rated the number-one issue for voters in the country's most-populous — and expensive — state.

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NSW paying more for insurance on fire, flood tax

After years of fires and floods, insurers are calling for an end to the Emergency Services Levy which sees residents in NSW paying more for their premiums.

AAP

NSW forests face uncertain future as ‘desperation’ builds over major parties’ inaction over logging

With no clear commitments, the gap between community expectations and actions of state MPs will be a major election flashpoint

The Guardian - AU

New South Wales union calls for royal commission into health spending 'mismanagement'

Tess Oxley works in western Sydney, where she says patients are calling for an ambulance to get health care because they can't get into a GP — an issue highlighted by new union research into NSW Health funding.

ABC News

NSW Labor promises to cap weekly toll bill at $60 if elected in March

The opposition says tolls are out of control, and they represent a secret tax for hundreds of thousands of people that live west of Parramatta.

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Tigers on back foot with NSW on the hunt in Shield

A promising start with the ball has NSW still hopeful of a breakthrough first win of the Sheffield Shield season against the visiting Tasmania at the SCG.

AAP

Union says NSW health system ‘at breaking point’ and calls for royal commission into funding

Report commissioned by Health Services Union is scathing of failure to invest in community and preventative healthcare

The Guardian - AU

NSW government promises thousands more EV chargers

A re-elected NSW coalition government would help deliver 30,000 EV chargers across the state by 2026 through cutting red tape on planning and strata laws.

AAP

Royal commission into NSW health funding a must: HSU

The Health Services Union says a royal commission into the NSW health system's $33 billion budget is needed because funds are not reaching patients.

AAP

NSW Labor to cap tolls at $60 a week

Drivers will pay a maximum of $60 a week on tolls if NSW Labor win the next election, under a new election plan to majorly overhaul the state's toll system.

AAP

Proposals by NSW major parties to fix Mascot Towers saga do not go far enough, owners say

NSW Liberals and the opposition pledge to help residents of the defect-plagued building, but for owner Rachael Williams it has taken too long and she is calling on the government to "fix what you've created".

ABC News

‘Promise-a-thon’: NSW parties warned tough election talk on domestic violence not enough

Advocates welcome attention on the issue during the campaign but say long-term commitments are what’s needed

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Sons of guns shine, suspect try seals NSW win over Reds

Nemani Nadolo dropped the ball cold over the line but the try was awarded as the NSW Waratahs beat the Queensland Reds 33-32 in their final Super Rugby trial.

The New Daily

Australia cashing in on a gold rush as Hollywood makes big-budget films in three states

Industry bosses share their excitement of the future of Made-in-Australia film and television productions as country enters a gold-rush era

Daily Mirror

Health warning as deadly mosquito virus which can cause meningitis detected

Australia's health chief issued a public warning after encephalitis virus was detected at sites in flood-ravaged areas of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia

Newcastle Herald

Western Sydney flooded with campaign cash, but Newcastle left with scraps: NSW Election

Six weeks out from the NSW election, the Hunter is a funding backwater.

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Perrottet's brothers dodge NSW inquiry into developers

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's brothers have failed to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into the influence of property developers on a Sydney council.

AAP

'All options' weighed for in-limbo Mascot Towers owners

The NSW government will set up an expert panel to find solutions for long-suffering owners of the uninhabitable Mascot Towers development in Sydney.

AAP

Gay conversion should be banned in NSW: Labor

The NSW opposition has vowed to outlaw so-called gay conversion therapy in the state if it wins the upcoming election.

AAP

Hughes makes big Shield ton for NSW against Tassie

Opener Daniel Hughes has scored an unbeaten 153 to lead NSW to 3-272 on day one of the Sheffield Shield game against Tasmania at the SCG

ABC News

Paul Toole launches Nationals' NSW election campaign, Antony Green outlines key seats

Party leader Paul Toole declares "we need every vote in every booth" as the Nationals seek to regain losses and hang on to marginal seats.

ABC News

Record flooding in New South Wales wetlands triggers bird breeding bonanza

Wetlands researchers say chicks are hatching in front of them as they marvel at a bird population explosion not seen in decades.

The Canberra Times

Schools get extra science labs but cost unknown

Two new NSW high schools will get two science labs instead of one following community pressure.

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