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The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Auction clearance rates continue to hover under 50% – as it happened

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Hikers lost in Kosciuszko national park rescued within five hours by AI drone

Fire and Rescue NSW uses thermal imaging and a mobile phone red light to quickly locate men who veered off walking track near Jindabyne

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Heat on drug-drive laws as study finds cannabis misuse

Reforms that would allow drivers in NSW to get behind the wheel with small amounts of cannabis in their system are facing strong criticism on safety grounds.

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'Zero tolerance' in crackdown on drug, drink driving

The Queensland government has announced tougher penalties for high-risk, dangerous, drink and drug driving, including for medical cannabis users.

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Park to protect 12,000 koalas to go ahead via contentious carbon credit deal by Albanese government

Minns government waited on federal approval of carbon credit scheme before proceeding with long-awaited great koala national park

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Housing, immigration triggered threat against PM, Minns

A man who threatened to kill the prime minister and NSW premier in a hateful, anti-Semitic social media message has been sentenced to a suspended jail term.

AAP

1 July changes: minimum wage rises, payday super, parental leave tweaks and everything else coming for 2026–27

New financial year will also see a tax cut, more anti-price-gouging measures and SMS sender ID changes designed to protect against scam texts

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Surging pokies revenue proves NSW Labor has failed to reduce gambling harm as promised, advocates say

State budget suggests Minns government is addicted to pokies revenue, with tax take predicted to jump from $1.6bn to $2.2bn annually within four years

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Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue

Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.

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State opposition reveals plans for a Newcastle urban renewable energy zone

The NSW Liberal-National Coalition has unveiled its renewable energy policy.

Newcastle Herald

National Portrait Gallery urged to investigate work by artist accused of copying

Other artists have called out the work by northern NSW artist.

The Canberra Times

Renewables heat up post-budget stoush over One Nation

Clean energy has proven to be an economic boon for Australia's largest economy, but it is tearing conservatives as they try to catch up with One Nation.

AAP

NSW budget winners and losers: commuters, gambling operators and shark control

Public transport users and coal miners are among the winners in NSW Labor’s 2026 budget, while NDIS participants and gun owners are among the losers

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Funding for DV services to tackle 'abominable' issue

Advocates of family violence prevention are grateful for a cash injection provided by a state budget, but stress it must continue for the system to stay afloat.

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Budget offers toll relief but lacks meaningful change

The NSW government's latest toll relief package has been broadly welcomed, but falls short of what was once touted as a taking back of Sydney's roads.

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NSW's budget surplus dream could still face headwinds

NSW remains on track to deliver a budget surplus in 2027/28 despite a hit to a key revenue driver due to high interest rates, the treasurer says.

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Public transport fee relief and car rego cut by $100 in NSW budget targeting cost-of-living pressures

Australia’s most populous state forecast to plunge into worse-than-expected $2.3bn deficit in 2026-27, before rebounding to a $1.1bn surplus following year

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The Costly Wording Trap: Why an Outdated Contract Form Could Undo Your Next Property Deal

There’s a quiet but seismic shift happening across the New South Wales property market.

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WA minister says no evidence H5N1 bird flu has spread but samples from two sea birds being tested -as it happened

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More NSW students are going to private schools – where are they coming from?

Australian families are increasingly choosing to send their children to private schools.

Newcastle Herald

'I'm never going to begrudge the Hunter for arguing for more': Mookhey says Hunter deserves greater share of coal royalties

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey says the Hunter is right to argue for a greater share of coal royalty revenue.

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NSW:'Bread and butter' relief features in restrained budget

The NSW government is handing down its state budget with an eye to the upcoming election as voters feel the sting of rising living costs.

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Budget delivers more help for under-pressure families

Roads, schools, and hospitals are all set to benefit from the NSW budget as the government looks to provide cost-of-living relief to motorists and families.

Newcastle Herald

Treasurer, the region is ready. It now depends on your commitment

'The budget is an important test. It will tell us whether the government understands the role the Hunter will play in NSW's future prosperity,' Alice Thompson writes.

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NSW:Illegal tanning beds lead to landmark fine for business

Bookings made through online messaging platforms and paid for in cash sparked suspicions that have lead to a beauty business being hit by a record fine.

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