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Nearly 6 months on, flood victims are still waiting to be housed. This is what Australia must do to be ready for the next disaster

This year’s floods in South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales devastated communities. The NSW flooding was on “a scale never seen before”. More than 5,000 homes were left uninhabitable. Many residents had nowhere else to go.

The Conversation

Man jailed for sex offences granted retrial after former partners said he was ‘kind and caring’

NSW court found there had been a miscarriage of justice when evidence from the man’s former partners was not heard

The Guardian - AU

Investment NSW boss on leave

A senior NSW government bureaucrat who helped ex-deputy premier John Barilaro secure a cushy trade gig has reportedly quit one of her roles and is now on leave.

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Fourth piece of SpaceX debris found in NSW Snowy Mountains, near Tumbarumba

Space experts say more pieces of space junk, belonging to the SpaceX Dragon aircraft, could still be found.

ABC News

If the PM wants wage rises, he should start with the 1.6 million people on state payrolls

If Prime Minister Anthony Albanese really wants to boost wage growth, there’s a simple way to do it.

The Conversation

NSW unions propose EBA fee for non-members

NSW unions say non-members should pay a fee for negotiation of better workplace agreements and benefits, ending the "free ride" at the expense of paid members.

AAP

Sydney train disruptions to continue but union flags potential 'breakthrough' in negotiations

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union secretary says its battle with the NSW government could be easing but action planned for this week is "too far gone" to wind back.

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NSW calls for environment ministers meet

The NSW government wants Canberra to summon the country's environment ministers to develop a united strategy to combat threats.

AAP

Beekeepers told wait three years or move

NSW beekeepers whose equipment, bees and honey have been destroyed to combat the varroa mite will be reimbursed but won't be able to resume operations.

AAP

NUSwim pair heading to national short course titles buoyed by state success

Both are chasing PBs in their events.

Newcastle Herald

State's overhaul of NSW marina rules wins backing from boaties

Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson visited Port Stephens on Tuesday, announcing the overhaul to arrangements at Soldiers Point.

Newcastle Herald

Federal MP demands NSW farmer flood help

A federal MP is demanding help for farmers who are unable to even apply for promised NSW government assistance, months after floods destroyed their crops.

AAP

Researchers warn platypus populations could be in trouble in bushfire-affected southern NSW

University of New South Wales researchers last year appealed to the Threatened Species Scientific Committee to list the platypus as a nationally threatened species. The case was rejected, largely due to a lack of baseline data.

ABC News

More than 4,500 strip searches were carried out in NSW during the pandemic

New data shows thousands of people were still being subjected to strip searches during the pandemic, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people disproportionately targeted.

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Govt's 'grenades' unhelpful: rail union

The head of the rail union locked in negotiations says progress has been made on a deed for train changes, but some ministerial commentary isn't helping.

The Guardian - AU

‘Free riders’: NSW unions want to charge non-members for pay rises they broker

Exclusive: Peak body also wants employers to pay skilled visa applicants 30% above median wage to encourage local training instead

ABC News

World's first synthetic foot-and-mouth, lumpy skin disease vaccine in the works in NSW

The government hopes the vaccine, which would also protect against lumpy skin disease, could be developed in the state by August 1 next year.

Daily Mirror

'Incredibly lucky' man walks away from plane crash that saw his aircraft flip upside down

A man in Australia was taken to hospital with only a minor hand injury after his light plane flipped and ploughed into some trees at an airport in New South Wales

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NSW minister to leave politics at election

NSW Liberal frontbencher Geoff Lee has announced he is retiring from state politics, having represented Parramatta in western Sydney for 12 years.

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Justice dept 'victimised' prison officer

The NSW justice department victimised a prison officer after she made a sexual harassment and bullying complaint, a state tribunal has found.

AAP

Record $8b 'slippage' in NSW expenditure

An "astonishing" amount of NSW government expenditure pledged in the budget for state projects will not get out the door this financial year.

ABC News

NSW government forced to spend $1.9bn bailing out workers' insurance scheme icare

The scandal-plagued state workers' insurance scheme icare has now needed almost $4 billion in bailouts over past three years, the NSW Treasurer says.

AAP

Foot and mouth vaccine key for ag future

NSW says MRNA vaccines for foot and mouth disease and lumpy skin disease would be a "game changer" for farmers, after announcing funding for their development.

Newcastle Herald

Man 'incredibly lucky' to survive plane crash on Central Coast

The plane crashed while attempting to land, NSW Police were told.

AAP

Man lucky to survive plane crash in NSW

An "incredibly lucky" 71-year-old pilot has walked away with just a minor injury to his hand after crashing his plane into trees on the NSW Central Coast.

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