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Power shortages could hit eastern Australia as energy market operator scrambles to avoid outages

Aemo cancels alert on potential blackouts in Victoria but electricity shortfalls forecast to continue in Queensland and New South Wales

The Guardian - AU

Bowen confident blackouts to be averted

A major power crisis along the east coast has been avoided with the intervention of the regulator and cooperation of industry, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.

AAP

NSW Police release photos of violent Liverpool road rage incident

Police are asking for help in identifying four young people allegedly involved in an armed road rage row in Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.

ABC News

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NSW government reveals $5 billion childcare plan in state budget

The NSW Premier says families could save thousands of dollars per child under a plan to expand existing child care centre and build new ones.

ABC News

Tasmanian tourism snapshot shows fewer visitors, but longer stays and bigger spends

Australians wary of booking international holidays could be helping to boost the data in Tasmania's latest tourism snapshot, one operator says — but the numbers are still suffering a COVID hangover.

ABC News

'Social cost per tonne': how Hunter mine expansion bid tackles climate change

The 'downstream consumption of coal by end users' doesn't count at home, says coal-mining company MACH Energy

Newcastle Herald

Scott Morrison divides even after fall as Minister faces axe

Scott Morrison's defeat left the parliamentary Liberal Party at a historic low – and now it seems he's doing more damage on the bounce.

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Newcastle second in NSW netball championships at Campbelltown

They dropped just two games across the three-day state carnival

Newcastle Herald

Queensland power blackouts averted as AEMO directs generators to protect network

After warnings of potential blackouts in Queensland, the Australian Energy Market Operator says it is using its powers to direct generators to avoid a power shortage.

ABC News

NSW gives SES $133 million budget boost

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has moved to help the state better manage future natural disasters, earmarking almost $133m for the SES in next week's budget.

AAP

A nose for 'black diamonds': the fine art of truffle harvesting

Sub-zero temperatures, patience, and the love of a good dog are the secrets to a successful truffière.

The Canberra Times

Wild swells reaching five metres batter NSW coastline from Byron to Eden

Authorities warn people enjoying a chilly, but sunny, public holiday in New South Wales to avoid coastal activities, as wild swells batter beaches from Byron Bay in the north, all the way south to Eden.

ABC News

Fishos needed to share fish gut samples

'We all want to continue fishing.'

Newcastle Herald

Nobody knowingly joins a cult, so why are so many lives ruined by them?

Sarah Steel has interviewed countless former cult members and found they're just like "you and me". So, how do so many people find themselves in these situations? The answer comes straight from a power and control playbook.

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Lismore to get incident centre in more than $130 million funding boost for NSW SES

Lismore will get a new incident control centre in an effort to ramp up the NSW State Emergency Service's presence in the Northern Rivers in the wake of this year's devastating floods.

AAP

Swifts stay alive in Super Netball season

The NSW Swifts will be praying for a Melbourne Vixens victory - by at least five goals - to stay alive in Super Netball after beating the Queensland Firebirds.

ABC News

Community-led Indigenous initiatives to get funding in NSW budget

Community-led Indigenous initiatives will receive funding as part of a $401 million additional investment by the New South Wales government to close the gap.

AAP

Search for 'missing' paraglider called off

A major search for a "missing" paraglider near Wollongong, NSW, was called off on Sunday due to dangerous weather conditions.

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Longer leave for NSW public sector fathers

NSW is removing the distinction between primary and secondary carers, with dads in the public sector able to take 14 weeks of paid parental leave from October.

AAP

Paraglider missing off Wollongong

A paraglider has reportedly crashed into the sea near Wollongong, NSW, prompting a multi-agency search that will resume early on Sunday.

ABC News

NSW Premier says 'thank-you' cash bonus will not go to private and aged care nurses

The $3,000 cash bonuses for the "heroes of the pandemic" will not be offered to nurses in the private and aged care sectors, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has revealed.

Newcastle Herald

'Multi-city economy': Business Hunter says $500 million fast rail investment on the right track

Business Hunter CEO Bob Hawes said both the NSW and new Federal Government were starting to realise the priority and value of connecting regional cities.

ABC News

Tasmanian devil joeys mark success for breeding program on mainland Australia

The birth of nine new Tasmanian devil joeys in regional New South Wales has spread excitement among conservation groups, who have been working to build the endangered species population on mainland Australia.

ABC News

NSW matches Commonwealth's $500 million pledge for fast rail link construction

The Central Coast looks set to benefit from the construction of a fast rail link and new university campus under budget funding announcements made in Gosford.

Newcastle Herald

University welcomes $18 million in state funding for Gosford campus

Premier Dominic Perrottet was in Gosford Saturday morning to announce $18 million for a new University of Newcastle campus in Mann Street.

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