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The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Muswellbrook pumped hydro project moves ahead

The transformation of one of Australia's oldest open-cut pits into a 250 megawatt pumped hydro project has been boosted by a $9.45million state government funding injection.

Newcastle Herald

AFL Premiership Cup visits Maitland as homegrown hero Heeney's Swans beat Demons

Aussie Rules' holy grail the AFL Premiership Cup called into Maitland on Thursday as part of a national tour ending at the MCG on grand final day on Saturday, September 24. Swans fans will be taking it as an omen with Maitland born Sydney Swans star Isaac Heeney and his…

Newcastle Herald

NSW flood relief payments extended

Parts of western Sydney will be able to access disaster relief payments as NSW continues to recover from this year's spate of devastating flooding.

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Weekend respite for NSW train travellers

The rail union and NSW government remain in deadlock over trains but travellers can breathe a sigh of relief with minimal industrial action planned.

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NSW 'hero' learned of sacking in media

The fire chief who guided NSW through the Black Summer bushfire crisis says he learned via media reports he was getting sacked from a state disaster agency.

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NSW commits $45m to five hydro projects

The NSW government has invested $45 million in five new pumped hydro projects as part of its plan to replace the state's ageing coal-fired power stations.

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Government picks Endacott for Greater Cities Commission

The NSW government has named Newcastle economic development and urban planning consultant Matt Endacott as its Lower Hunter representative on the Greater Cities Commission.

Newcastle Herald

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Concerns over NSW's rural health response

NSW paramedics and doctors say more needs to be done to fix rural and regional healthcare as the state government responds to a damning inquiry.

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Struggle to find casino commission staff

A new independent casino commission will be established in NSW on Monday, but the size of the companies it will monitor poses issues for staff procurement.

AAP

Surf warning as Hunter braces for swell above four metres

The deteriorating conditions expected over the weekend have prompted Surf Life Saving NSW to issue a warning to beachgoers to avoid taking unnecessary risk.

Newcastle Herald

Man dies after single-vehicle crash in Murrumbateman

NSW Police officers have launched an investigation into the crash.

The Canberra Times

NSW Police Are No Longer Investing That Fkd Knox Grammar Chat As Child Abuse Material

Videos circulated in the chat were handed to police because of the disturbing material they contained.

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Northern NSW tipped to receive 100mm of rain; Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie predicted to get the most

The State Emergency Service is calling in extra resources to NSW's Mid North Coast ahead of predicted lashing rain and flash flooding on Saturday.

ABC News

No new flood rescue boats in Lismore

New flood rescue boats purchased in the wake of the devastating Lismore floods have not arrived in the flood-prone NSW town.

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Investment in free TAFE places must be matched with more funding for teachers: union

"If there's no teachers there with that industry knowledge and skills to teach then what are we going to do?"

AAP

Labor calls for calm in Sydney train spat

The NSW transport union won't rule out further strikes as Labor calls for calm and the state government gives workers a deadline.

ABC News

Sydney news: Rail union given 5pm deadline to end long-running industrial dispute

MORNING BRIEFING: The state government is warning the rail union to stop the industrial action and accept its offer over safety issues and a new enterprise agreement.

The Conversation

Friday essay: Joanna Bourke, the NSW arts minister, and the unruly contradictions of cancel culture

An earworm has gnawed its way into my brain, looping the same melody over and over. It is Italy’s most famous resistance song, Bella Ciao, which I recently heard played as a high-decibel dance remix in an exclusive Balinese bar overlooking the Indian Ocean. Well-heeled patrons of diverse nationalities bopped…

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Newcastle Herald

Letters: Now is the time to deal with dam headache

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

Daily Mirror

Beaches closed after teenage surfer was bitten by shark and left with hand injury

The shark attack prompted the closure of Avoca and North Avoca beaches in New South Wales in Australia after the incident at 7am yesterday - the injured teenager was taken to hospital for treatment after being assessed

ABC News

The Loop: Nurses walk off the job in NSW, Serena Williams keeps her US Open dreams alive, and Netflix announces Boy Swallows Universe cast

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

AAP

Gaming regulator receives Star report

The NSW gaming regulator has received Adam Bell's report on the suitability of The Star to hold a casino licence, but there is no word on its public release.

AAP

NSW government frozen on ice inquiry

Experts are bemoaning two and a half years of inaction from the NSW government since an inquiry into the use of the drug ice made more than 100 recommendations.

AAP

NSW won't support mental health inquiry

The New South Wales government has handed down its response to the recent rural health inquiry, supporting 41 of its 44 recommendations.

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NSW elder watchdog sustained on grant cash

The watchdog tasked with investigating claims of abuse and neglect of the elderly in NSW does not have enough cash to survive, according to its commissioner.

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