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Refugees' translators spoke wrong language

Yazidi refugees who settled in regional NSW after fleeing persecution by ISIS fighters in Iraq were given translators who didn't speak their language.

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NSW government won't back stronger powers for health industry ombudsman to protect doctors and nurses

State government will support, or support in principle, 41 of the 44 recommendations of an inquiry into rural and remote healthcare — but won't back a mental health inquiry.

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NSW nurses and midwives go on third strike, call for increased staff levels

Health workers across the state stage their third strike of the year, claiming the NSW government is not addressing staffing issues.

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Safe workloads would help fix Australia’s nurse shortage, union says

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation goes to jobs summit saying nurse-to-patient ratios more important than pay

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Fresh ultimatum in premier's union threat

The NSW rail union says it won't endorse Premier Dominic Perrottet's "take it or leave it" offer to end a dispute that has caused months of chaos for commuters.

AAP

Labor pledges ‘immediate’ workplace changes at jobs summit – as it happened

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Health impacts of coal ash dams in the spotlight

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is reviewing the regulation of the state's ash dams in response to growing concerns about their impact on human and environmental health.

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Striking NSW nurses warn: 'We'll resign'

Striking NSW nurses are warning the state "is standing on the precipice of public health crisis" as hospitals buckle under the strain of the pandemic.

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Shark nets go back in water at NSW beaches

Shark nets have returned to NSW beaches but conservationists say they don't protect humans and take a horrible toll on wildlife.

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Strike three: Nurses and midwives walk out

Nurses union says NSW public health system surviving on "goodwill".

Newcastle Herald

Warning as overdose calls spike in NSW

A rise in the number of calls for help with drug overdoses in NSW has prompted a warning from experts to understand the various signs.

AAP

Toole sticks by protester 'pest' comments

The NSW deputy premier was involved in a fiery exchange with a Greens MP who called climate activists "peaceful protesters", a label he called "hogwash".

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Renters being hit harder in Newcastle than Sydney

Renters in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are forking out a larger portion of their income than Sydneysiders to put a roof over their head according to a new housing affordability report. And saving for a deposit for a unit is also a longer slog in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie compared…

Newcastle Herald

New powers to target organised crime being delayed due to concerns of 'unintended consequences'

NSW's Police Minister says tough new powers announced in June are yet to be finalised as concerns over how groups like banks and political parties could be impacted by the laws.

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Big grassfire season forecast for NSW

The NSW Rural Fire Service has warned serious grassfires could break out across the state as recent wet weather boosts grass growth.

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Policeman charged over fatal NSW crash

A NSW police sergeant has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning the death of a respected local bus driver in Sydney's outer western suburbs.

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Emissions results unclear for NSW mining

A government project to reduce emissions in regional NSW remains in its "very early stages" as mining exploration proceeds and rare earths projects are pursued.

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'Guilty, your honour': Killer confesses to doorway shooting murder

The man, from a small town in country NSW, has admitted his involvement in the fatal shooting of a Canberra man who was gunned down in his doorway.

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New data reveals emissions increased after lockdowns – as it happened

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Minister 'lost all power' in train dispute

Sydney train services are running at about 30 per cent capacity while bus drivers strike, as the transport minister delivers an ultimatum to rail unions.

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Star report due for NSW gaming authority

The final report from a high-profile inquiry into The Star Sydney's fitness to hold a NSW casino licence was due to be handed to the state's gaming authority.

Irish Mirror

Dennis Hogan v Sam Eggington date confirmed as Kildare man fights for IBO world light middleweight title

The Kildare native, who is based Down Under, takes on defending champion Eggington in Newcastle, New South Wales

AAP

Injured less likely to return to job: NSW

New statistics show workers injured on the job in NSW are now less likely to return to their jobs, as the state's workplace insurer suffers a big loss.

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Should states cut COVID isolation from 7 to 5 days? Here's what they'll need to consider

New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet is driving a push to reduce isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID from seven to five days. It’s slated for discussion at tomorrow’s National Cabinet meeting, with Perrottet urging a consistent approach across all states and territories.

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Power pole points to charge electric cars

Power poles could become charging points for electric cars nationwide if a NSW trial is successful, opening up the option for people living in flats and units.

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