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Labor to limit smart phones in NSW schools

NSW Labor wants to increase the number of public schools that ban mobile phones, adopting a policy similar to other states that limit use to supervised lessons.

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Wet weekend sign of things to come

Large parts of Australia's east coast have had a wet and windy weekend with the rain a taste of the wet summer forecast thanks to another year of La Nina.

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Heritage trails bring to life NSW Mid North Coast history with quirky and colourful, but little-known tales

Colourful and quirky tales from New South Wales regional towns are told in a new series of heritage trails that preserve little-known stories of the past.

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Fears caravan park residents could be left homeless if NSW Flood Inquiry recommendation is implemented

People would be banned from permanently living in caravan parks in flood-prone areas if the NSW Flood Inquiry's recommendation is implemented, leaving many with nowhere to go.

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Brewing low pressure system off northern NSW coast brings heavy rain and damaging winds

Residents on the Mid North Coast and northern NSW remain on alert as a low pressure system off the east coast intensifies, bringing the risk of flooding with it.

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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

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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.

AAP

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

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.

AAP

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.

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Newcastle Herald

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.

The Canberra Times

Man dies after single-vehicle crash in Murrumbateman

NSW Police officers have launched an investigation into the crash.

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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.

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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.

Newcastle Herald

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…

Newcastle Herald

Letters: Now is the time to deal with dam headache

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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

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