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Varroa mite detection forces the destruction of research hives in NSW's Hunter region

Honey bee hives at a national research hub are destroyed following the nearby detection of varroa mite, but nearly 50 high value queen bees are saved and rehomed.

ABC News

Alleged machete attacker had 'clown mask'

A gun found at the home of a man who allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend while armed with a machete has been lost from evidence, a NSW court has been told.

AAP

Bold plan to address 'childcare deserts'

The NSW government has promised to spend $5 billion over the next decade to make child care more accessible and affordable.

AAP

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Privatisation of NSW buses a 'disaster'

Privatising some NSW bus services led to fewer services, longer travel times and terrible outcomes for workers, the chair of a parliamentary committee says.

AAP

Blaze unintended result of backburning

The Rural Fire Service agrees a report into the Grose Valley fire should clearly state it was the accidental result of backburning.

AAP

Canberra's public transport mask rule not changing ... just yet

The ACT has long sought to align its COVID-19 restrictions with NSW, but differences have emerged when NSW has moved faster than the ACT expected.

The Canberra Times

Push to ban 'greenwashing' sponsors in NSW

A potential advertising ban in NSW could have national ramifications and give a sense of deja vu to sporting administrators forced to look for new sponsors.

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NSW pulls trigger on double demerits, no plan in ACT

Any drivers travelling outside the ACT in the coming days should be aware that double demerits come into force from midnight.

The Canberra Times

Perrottet backs public servant's sacking

Premier Dominic Perrottet has endorsed the decision to sack the senior NSW public servant responsible for John Barilaro landing a lucrative US trade job.

AAP

Drug reform pleas from regional NSW health and legal services continue after ice inquiry

The commissioner who led NSW's ice inquiry says people living in regional areas with drug problems and their families have become the "forgotten" people.

ABC News

Blue plaques a handy stand-in for statues

Topics: A blue plaque in Maitland, a horse and sulky at Sandgate and air taxis.

Newcastle Herald

Opal card shutdown to cost $2m every day

The NSW treasurer has criticised a rail union plan to switch off Opal card readers, accusing the group of using commuters as "political playthings".

AAP

NSW to introduce 'no body no parole' law

Convicted murderers in NSW will be denied parole unless they reveal the location of their victim's body, under new legislation to be introduced to parliament.

AAP

NSW drops mask mandate on public transport

Commuters in NSW will no longer legally have to wear masks on public transport.

Newcastle Herald

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Sydney news: Face masks no longer mandatory in taxis, rideshare services from Wednesday

MORNING BRIEFING: From Wednesday, people do not have to wear masks in taxis, rideshare services and indoor areas of cruise terminals.

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I am no longer the Big Potato Heiress – I hope the new owners realise how special it is

Melanie Tait grew up in the imposing shadow of the much-loved and much-mocked landmark in the NSW town of Robertson. Now the family is selling up

ABC News

NSW government set to introduce 'no body, no parole' laws after Chris Dawson sentence

NSW is set to introduce a "no body, no parole" laws for inmates, as the issue attracts public scrutiny after last month's conviction of former Sydney teacher Chris Dawson for his wife Lynette's murder.

ABC News

CSIRO's Northern Rivers flood study includes aerial 3D laser scanning

Researchers will use a plane to survey areas of NSW's Northern Rivers to help determine what can be done to minimise future disasters.

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COVID-19 mask mandate on NSW public transport to be scrapped from September 21

It's one of the last COVID-19 rules still being enforced in NSW, but Premier Dominic Perrottet says now is the time to change track.

ABC News

Man killed after car rolls during police pursuit in north-west NSW

A man has died after his car rolled while being pursued by police near Gunnedah in north-west New South Wales.

The New Daily

One Nation politician Mark Latham’s marriage ends in ‘unique circumstances’

One Nation politician Mark Latham has announced his 22-year marriage has ended in "rather unique circumstances".

AAP

Soft baby carriers under scope of inquest

The role of a soft fabric baby sling in the likely suffocation death of a three-week-old boy is being examined by a NSW coroner.

ABC News

Three youths arrested in Parkes after allegedly taking stolen car from Roma in central Queensland to central NSW

Three males allegedly stole fuel and led police on three chases in central west NSW after stealing a car in Roma, Queensland.

AAP

People with disabilities 'crime victims'

People with disabilities in NSW are twice as likely to be victims of crime and police are less likely to pursue matters on their behalf.

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Asbestos 'cover up' at NSW school: inquiry

"Systemic failures" have been cited at an inquiry about a Sydney high school that was kept open despite asbestos being uncovered on site.

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