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Back safeguard mechanism to ‘put climate wars behind us’, Labor urges Coalition and Greens – as it happened

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How Kiama's 'blue diamond' helped build colonial Sydney, paving the way with basalt

As 19th-century Sydney grew, the discovery of basalt — known as blue diamond — on the New South Wales south coast proved pivotal. Today, the former basalt quarry is a treasure trove for geologists.

ABC News

Beef and Bitcoin on the menu at this NSW farm as Texan podcaster spruiks new 'food movement'

A group of farmers and health-conscious Australians say they are part of a food movement that involves Bitcoin.

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Barred from parliament but running for office: Gareth Ward’s campaign might be NSW election’s strangest

The suspended Kiama MP has been kicked out of the Liberal party and faces criminal charges – yet is ahead in the polls

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NSW Labor pledges $1bn state-owned investment company for renewable projects if elected

‘Privatisation does not work. It has been a disaster for New South Wales and under Labor it stops,’ leader Chris Minns says

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NSW Labor pledges $1 billion for new state-owned energy body if elected in March

The New South Wales opposition says the Energy Security Corporation would drive investment into renewables to ensure services "when the sun doesn’t shine or the wind doesn't blow".

ABC News

Perrottet deflects campaign woes, empowers pharmacists

Premier Dominic Perrottet says the mounting scandals engulfing his party are a matter for the organisation and he's focused on leading NSW to another term.

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NSW Labor launches $1 billion renewable energy plan

NSW Labor say a new state-owned corporation will be charged with keeping the lights on as the state transitions towards a clean energy future.

AAP

'Never in the Hunter': Greens declare Newcastle off-limits to PEP-11 and demand other parties make their position clear

It appears PEP-11 is "no from the word 'go'", but the NSW Greens fear this 'zombie project' could rise again.

Newcastle Herald

Boy hospitalised with head injuries after 4WD crash

Two children have been taken to hospital in NSW after their pushbike collided with a vehicle on the state's central coast.

AAP

Alleged directors of Sydney cocaine syndicate charged

NSW investigators have charged the alleged directors of an organised syndicate running a cocaine operation in Sydney.

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Young people in mental health distress need better alternatives to emergency departments, advocates say

Every year across Australia thousands of young people in mental health crisis go to a hospital emergency department, but like Charlotte they find them "overwhelming" and "isolating".

ABC News

Parties back on NSW campaign trail after missteps

The NSW government and Labor opposition will hope their election campaigns steady this weekend after both major parties misfired on Friday.

AAP

Hunter ambos in statewide campaign to get new responsibilities and a 30 per cent pay rise

Ambos want more work and 30% pay rise

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Greens senator says 'no more fossil fuel projects' as party launches NSW candidates in Newcastle

Senators in Newcastle as Greens talk seas and bees

ABC News

Fresh inquest to launch into historic death of Tamworth teenager Mark Haines

The family of Gomeroi teenager Mark Haines, whose body was found on train tracks eight kilometres south of Tamworth in 1988, hope to finally receive some answers after a fresh inquest into his death is announced.

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WA’s Pilbara hits 45C as large swathes of Australia swelter in heatwave

Extreme conditions in the north of the state with Victoria, NSW and Queensland also experiencing high temperatures

ABC News

'Heat engine' brings hottest weather in years across southern states of Australia

A heatwave stretching across western and southern Australia is bringing the hottest weather in years and is likely to intensify further for southern states next week.

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Grant scheme to keep GPs in flood-ravaged Lismore

Healthcare providers in Lismore will receive $5 million in government aid to rebuild flood-damaged infrastructure, replace equipment or move to new premises.

ABC News

Yamba prawn farmers eradicate stock as white spot disease is detected on NSW's north coast

The Australian Prawn Association is frustrated the federal government has not blocked the importation of prawns from countries where white spot disease is endemic.

The New Daily

Heatwave sweeps Australia while bushfire risk grows

Many Australians will swelter through the weekend thanks to a heatwave sweeping the nation, while fire authorities will be ready to act.

ABC News

NSW MP Damien Tudehope resigns from ministerial roles after failing to disclose Transurban shares

NSW Finance Minister Damien Tudehope resigns from his ministerial positions after it was revealed he failed to disclose his superannuation portfolio contained shares in toll giant Transurban.

AAP

NSW finance minister resigns, Perrottet to take on role

The NSW premier has accepted the resignation of the finance minister after it was revealed he held shares in toll road operator Transurban.

Newcastle Herald

'No threat to churches': Hunter bishop backs conversion therapy ban

A bill to ban the practice has won bipartisan support ahead of March's state election.

ABC News

Terry Campese steps down as Labor's candidate for Monaro at NSW election

Terry Campese's decision comes after a media report revealed he visited a school friend convicted of drug dealing at Macquarie Correctional Centre last year to raise money for his charity.

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