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Tiny forests breathe life and hope into urban Australia

Forests packed into urban spaces as small as basketball courts are quickly revegetating landscapes, attracting native species and connecting people with nature.

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Australia has a $1 solution for the global housing crisis: a pattern book of architecturally designed homes

The NSW Housing Pattern Book is part of a broader push to densify cities without resorting to high-rise towers – and it has struck a chord well beyond Australia

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‘Like being stabbed in the eye’: the risk of serious injury by police at protests is escalating, experts warn

Baton rounds and flash-bang devices – so-called ‘less lethal’ tools – are part of an increasingly dangerous use of force to crack down on protests across Australia, lawyers say

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Regional jobs axed in public sector 'coward cuts'

The decision to cut 228 roles from a state's regional public sector has sparked outrage from unions, who say the move will come at a cost to primary industries.

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State not doing its homework for home schooled students

The education system has been found lacking in support for students learning outside the traditional classroom, such as remote settings and in hospital or jail.

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Credits to campaigners, but not yet for koala park

A years-long campaign to preserve koala habitats has inspired other conservationists, even if the plan is still awaiting crucial carbon credit approval.

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Callan Park master plan hopes to turn former psychiatric hospital site into ‘iconic’ urban parkland

Exclusive: NSW government plan proposes restoring native bushland and upgrading heritage buildings for cafes and possible film studio by 2035

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NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon Addresses Controversial Past In Heated Conference

“I have made mistakes in the past, and I’ve been open about [them]."

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New state police boss didn't have to be 'mistake-free'

The new head of Australia's largest police force has come under fire before he even starts, after he was forced to defend himself over perceived indiscretions.

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Mal Lanyon defends suitability for role after being named NSW police commissioner

Premier Chris Minns said his decision wasn’t made on who had a ‘perfect record’, but who could provide ‘exceptional leadership’

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'Children over shareholders': sector grilled for lapses

A childcare inquiry has prompted apologies from publicly listed providers for any harm caused to the thousands of kids under their protection.

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Greens MP Slams NSW Police Leadership After Officer Charged Over Hannah Thomas Assault

Greens MP Sue Higginson calls for accountability as a police officer is charged after allegedly punching Hannah Thomas during a protest.

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Police officer charged with assault after Hannah Thomas injured at pro-Palestine protest in Sydney

Senior constable charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm due to appear in court in mid-November

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Public school students given access to specialised AI

An AI bot that refuses to give direct answers will be offered to public school students in a bid to build technological and critical thinking skills.

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American staffordshires are NSW’s most attack-prone dog – but there may be more to the data

Australian Veterinary Association says aggression is ‘more reliably predicted’ by owner behaviour and individual dog experience than by breed alone

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Sydney has the highest fare evasion rates in Australia. What can it learn from Melbourne and Brisbane?

Expert says the best way to support a growing public transport network and keep revenue coming in is to keep services reliable and ticket costs affordable

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‘We are horrified’: proposed lead mine in wine region has community living in fear for children’s health

After revelations the environment watchdog buried a report on lead mining, parents wonder if they can ‘trust that our children’s safety is coming first’ over mining interests

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Heartbreak turns to joy as NSW spinners crush Redbacks

South Australia's One-Day Cup title defence has started on the worst possible note after they were bowled out for 157 in a crushing 131-run loss to NSW.

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Finding next police chief not a search for perfection

NSW could soon have a new police commissioner after the premier said the state was close to making a call on the role.

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Newest NSW senator 'as Queenslander as Wally Lewis'

An adviser to Pauline Hanson who lives in Queensland will become a NSW senator after his residency sparks a rare debate.

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Biosecurity plan to protect state's primary industries

A new biosecurity plan marks a strategic shift in managing viruses, mites, weeds and feral animals, but critics have questioned impacts on staff.

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Heat, air quality, insurance costs: how climate change is affecting our homes – and our health

This year, ten days of extreme heat in Europe killed roughly 2,300 people, severe flooding on the New South Wales coast left more than 48,000 stranded, and wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed at least 16,000 homes and other buildings.

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'Recalcitrant' councils targeted in planning overhaul

As major state political parties back moves to speed up housing developments, sluggish councils would have no choice but to accept new projects.

The Guardian - AU

One of the wettest winters on record has firefighters worried about a potentially deadly NSW bushfire season

Heavy rains have driven growth that could fuel devastating fires. The wet conditions have also hampered efforts to conduct hazard reduction burns

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NSW is overhauling its planning system to build more houses faster. What’s proposed and could it help?

Reforms increase types of projects that don’t require a development application and establish a ‘single door’ coordination agency

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