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A $15 billion promise of universal access to preschool: is this the game-changer for Aussie kids?

Celebrations greeted Thursday’s co-ordinated announcement by the NSW and Victorian governments that they will invest $6 billion and $9 billion, respectively, to provide 30 hours a week of play-based learning for all children in the 12 months prior to primary school. It’s a promising indication of growing public and political…

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NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean granted temporary emergency powers to force coal to electricity generators

NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean says the temporary powers are part of a "toolkit" in case he needs to act to secure the state's energy supply.

ABC News

Survey finds virtual NSW courts favourable

Nearly 1500 members of the Law Society have indicated they believe online access to NSW courts should remain.

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NSW energy supply 'much healthier': govt

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has downplayed energy problems in the state after being handed crisis powers to shore up supply and prevent outages.

AAP

NSW women's health centres push for sexual assault, domestic violence funding in state budget

Service providers say they desperately need more funding in the upcoming NSW budget, with soaring costs, inflation, and client numbers leaving women waiting months for counselling.

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Morning mail: Paul Keating got Andrews and Perrottet together, energy crisis end in sight

Friday: Labor premier Daniel Andrews reveals Keating encouraged him to work with Liberal Perrottet. Plus: has Dark Mofo learned from its mistakes?

The Guardian - AU

NSW Health data shows rising bronchiolitis cases in babies

Experts are calling for parents to be vigilant as cases of a lung virus that causes inflammation of the airways grow in NSW.

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$180m for NSW marine management

The NSW government will commit a further $180 million to the management of marine estates, continuing on its ten-year strategy to invest in the coast.

AAP

$33m for Lord Howe Island biosecurity

Some $33 million will be spent from the NSW budget protecting the World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island from destruction by invasive species.

AAP

Paul Keating urged me to work with Dominic Perrottet, Daniel Andrews reveals

Exclusive: Victorian Labor premier reveals he was encouraged to work with Liberal counterpart in NSW by their ‘mutual friend’

The Guardian - AU

Australians urged to turn off lights and appliances for two hours every evening

Main reason behind power scarcity said to be unscheduled blackouts at coal-fired power stations

The Independent UK

BHP To Retain Australian Coal Project For Another 8 Years As It Failed To...

BHP Group Ltd (NYSE:BHP) will retain New South Wales Energy Coal (NSWEC) in its portfolio. The sale process of NSWEC did not result in a viable offer. The company said that moving to closure in 2030 provides the optimal financial outcome compared to alternate options. BHP will seek the relevant approvals to…

Benzinga

Raising Warragamba Dam 'would save homes'

A local politician has urged the NSW government to raise the wall at Warragamba Dam to save homes from floods, saying those who oppose it are "pontificating".

AAP

Medicinal cannabis inquiry looks at driving exemption

Medicinal cannabis users face discrimination at roadside drug tests, compared to other prescription drug users.

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Medicinal cannabis driving inquiry hears measuring impairment is key, as NSW law change considered

A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry is debating whether motorists should be allowed to drive after using medicinal cannabis — but determining impairment is a big challenge.

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How NSW and Victoria's extra year of education for young children will work

Plans to create an extra year of class for kids in NSW and Victoria are backed by research, experts say, but details around structure and staffing will be key to its success.

AAP

Logging in koala habitat did 'actual harm'

A state-owned forestry corporation was hit with $285,000 in fines and costs over logging in a NSW north coast forest.

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Supreme Court finds pair not guilty of murdering Canberra man Peter Keeley after Grindr meeting

Peter Keeley's body was found in bushland on the NSW South Coast in 2020. Three teens, all aged 17 at the time, were charged with his murder.

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Funding boost for NSW regional health

The state government will spend nearly $890 million over four years in an attempt to attract and retain staff in rural and regional areas.

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Man jailed for love triangle shooting

A man whose long-term partner became involved with his friend has been jailed for shooting him dead in rural NSW.

ABC News

Australian-first crowdsource solar farm launched by NSW renewable company

In an Australian first, a small renewable energy company has turned to use crowdfunding for a new solar farm in southern New South Wales.

ABC News

$10,000 for relocating from the city as part of NSW government's $883m for rural and regional healthcare

The funding is allocated over the next four years and includes packages of up to $10,000 for relocation, and more training positions for nursing graduates and interns.

AAP

BHP plans to shut Mt Arthur mine in 2030

BHP says it will stop operations at its Mt Arthur coalmine in NSW's Hunter Valley after plans to sell the operation failed.

Newcastle Herald

Plan to introduce free preschool days for NSW kids

Every child in NSW will get five days of free play-based learning in the year before they start school

AAP

Energy supply conditions easing in NSW

NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean is cautiously optimistic the state's power supplies will be fine after lashing out at power generators.

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