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The spirit remains in a town washed away

Four days after a ferocious flash flood razed much of Eugowra, in central west NSW, residents and volunteers from neighbouring towns are cleaning up.

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Hunter prison 'dilapidated and dirty', inspector finds

A Corrective Services NSW spokesman said the centre was "working through outstanding maintenance following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions".

Newcastle Herald

NSW Premier agrees to five days free rail travel next week to stave off industrial action

Another week of industrial action on Sydney trains has been avoided, with the premier agreeing to support a demand by the state's rail union.

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Microsoft drags tech support firm to court

A NSW tech support firm accused of being a fake Microsoft agent and leaving behind a trail of upset customers has been sued in the Federal Court.

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Free train travel on Sydney rail network amid union dispute

Travel on Sydney's rail network will be free for five days amid an ongoing dispute between union representatives and the NSW government.

Newcastle Herald

Eugowra sparks flood-zone building debate

The NSW Premier says a blanket ban on flood-plain development is not helpful after the Eugowra disaster, while Labor vows it will stop it if voted into power.

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Menopause health hubs open in NSW

Women suffering severe menopause symptoms will be able to access better health services following a $40 million splash by the NSW government.

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Central West NSW Is Being Plagued By An Explosion Of Mosquitoes The Footage Will Make You Itch

"It literally bit me through the cap, through my hair and I could feel it in my skull — they are monstrous."

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'Reset' urged in driver behaviour by ACT's emergency responders

New road safety campaign by ACT emergency services responders

The Canberra Times

Queanbeyan-Palerang residents could be facing an almost 30 per cent hike in their council rates

Queanbeyan-Palerang is one of several NSW councils to propose a significant rise in rates to ensure services are maintained.

ABC News

Sydney Metro tunnel standard unsafe: Labor

Sydney Metro commuters could be at risk as tunnels don't measure up to Australian safety standards and could prove deadly during a fire, NSW Labor says.

AAP

NSW Central West floods from above: Aerial photographs highlight force of the floodwaters

Fast, deep and devastating — these aerial photographs show how communities across NSW have been swept away as floods pummelled towns across the state this week.

ABC News

As New South Wales reels, many are asking why it's flooding in places where it's never flooded before

On Monday, residents of Eugowra in New South Wales had to flee for their lives. They had only minutes to get to higher ground – or their rooftops – to escape what’s been dubbed an “inland tsunami” of water. This week, many other towns across western NSW faced renewed floods. For many…

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NSW government creates Reconstruction Authority for natural disaster management

The state's last disaster response authority, Resilience NSW, was scrapped after it was accused of being toothless. But some stakeholders are concerned its replacement could overstep the mark.

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Angry flood victim confronts NSW premier

An emotional victim has confronted the NSW premier over the lack of support after powerful flash flooding flattened Eugowra.

Newcastle Herald

Puppy farm laws weakened with changes

The bill's aim was to address the oversupply of companion animals.

AAP

Daniel Hughes stars as NSW crush Tasmania

Daniel Hughes has made it three centuries in four one-day games for NSW this summer, helping lift the Blues to a crushing 160-run victory over Tasmania.

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Labor land tax opposition elitist: Premier

Dominic Perrottet says the opposition is out of touch for opposing first home buyer reforms as the NSW parliament sits for the final time before the election.

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Charles sends message of support after ‘terrible’ floods in Australia

The east of Australia has experienced heavy downpours which flooded large parts of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

Newcastle Herald

Tyrrell's semillon named 'best in show'

NSW is now Australia's second largest wine province after South Australia.

ABC News

GrainCorp posts record 2022 profit but floods devastate NSW crop

A major grain handler has raked in an 100 per cent jump in revenue but fortunes are far more bleak for New South Wales farmers trying to salvage crops from flood disaster.

AAP

Fred Nile bows out after 'record' term

Fred Nile has used his final speech to parliament to criticise sex work and drugs, saying his Christian faith has guided him through his political career.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter nurses and midwives get ready to strike again

Nurses and midwives say they are tired of being ignored over calls for safe staffing, better working conditions and fair pay.

AAP

MPs commit to Aboriginal cultural council

A diverse group of NSW politicians has committed to establishing an Aboriginal cultural heritage council which could make decisions about cultural sites.

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Calls for ADF help after Eugowra 'wipeout'

The federal member for Calare, Andrew Gee, says the people of Eugowra are in dire need of help after flash flooding almost wiped out the NSW village.

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