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How NSW election wins in Western Sydney helped turn state red again

Labor can, in part, thank Sydney's west for its surge to form majority government for the first time in 12 years, after reclaiming several seats in the area.

'Successful' homelessness service Together Home facing uncertain future after NSW election

'Successful' homelessness service Together Home facing uncertain future after NSW election

It's helped 1,000 rough-sleepers into housing since the COVID-19 pandemic, but community housing advocates say neither major party has committed to making Together Home permanent ahead of this weekend's NSW election.

‘It would be a huge relief’: public housing residents left in limbo look to NSW election for a lifeline

‘It would be a huge relief’: public housing residents left in limbo look to NSW election for a lifeline

Tenants issued relocation notices under the Coalition’s plan to privatise public housing are cautiously hopeful that Labor will offer a clearer future

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State Wallsend flood fix 'would add $140 a year to water bills'

Shadow Minister for Water Rose Jackson is visiting Sonia Hornery's seat, committing to investigate the needs and costs to prevent a repeat of the Pasha Bulker flooding if elected.

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Wait list grows for social housing in NSW

The number of people on the waiting list for social housing in NSW has increased for the first time in six years.

Irrigators urge Tanya Plibersek to avoid ‘war over water’ at Murray-Darling Basin plan meeting

NSW and Victoria to ask federal water minister for exemptions to their commitments, while irrigators want focus on gains made

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A public housing tenant passed away in his home. It took authorities 12 days to find him

After almost two weeks of complaints to housing authorities, Pierre Gawronski learned his next-door neighbour had passed away. He says this tragedy is the symptom of a failing system.

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Robert Borsak says Independent MP Helen Dalton should be 'clocked' after heated debate in NSW Parliament

Robert Borsak says Independent MP Helen Dalton should be 'clocked' after heated debate in NSW Parliament

Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MLC Robert Borsak is recorded in the upper house saying Independent MP Helen Dalton should be "clocked" following a fiery debate.

‘Should have clocked her’: NSW Shooters MP told to apologise over alleged comment in parliament

‘Should have clocked her’: NSW Shooters MP told to apologise over alleged comment in parliament

Remark prompts new concerns about complaints procedure following scathing review of Macquarie Street culture

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'It has flooded before, it will flood again': Hornery hosts shadow water minister in a bid for action

'It has flooded before, it will flood again': Hornery hosts shadow water minister in a bid for action

"It is disappointing that the Minister for Water will not direct Hunter Water to complete the works."

Newcastle Herald

Twitter whistleblower unlikely to spur congressional action - Roll Call

Twitter whistleblower unlikely to spur congressional action - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary hearing from a Twitter whistleblower isn't a prelude to congressional action regarding tech platforms.

NSW minister grilled over kids in care

NSW minister grilled over kids in care

A NSW minister has been accused of blocking officials from revealing nearly 400 foster children needed to be housed in hotels or motels in the past 14 months.

Call to reopen Stockton Centre and Tomaree Lodge as crisis accommodation

Call to reopen Stockton Centre and Tomaree Lodge as crisis accommodation

Hundreds of Hunter homeless could be housed at Stockton and Tomaree

Newcastle Herald

Medicinal cannabis inquiry looks at driving exemption

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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Older single women and victims of domestic violence face increased homelessness as affordable housing falls short, report warns

Key workers are now battling to keep a roof over their head along with older single women and those fleeing domestic violence, a report finds, and Greater Western Sydney is failing to keep up with demand for social and affordable housing for the vulnerable.

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