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Increased gas exploration called 'disastrous backflip'

The decision to open an area more than half the size of Belgium for new gas projects has been slammed by environmental groups.

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NSW will continue to greenlight coalmine expansions – ignoring a warning from its own climate agency

Minns Labor government criticised over strategy as no new mines have been proposed for several years

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No new mines but coal expansions given green light

Large-scale coal mine expansions will continue to be approved under a new state policy despite concerns from its own carbon emissions commission.

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'Changed me': deputy leader back after cancer fight

A deputy premier is returning to work for the new school year following her second cancer battle in three years.

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Wine and taxes: only one certainty for small producers

When is a farm not a farm? Some producers are finding out the hard way as they're unexpectedly hit with hefty land tax bills, sparking calls for change.

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NSW Residents Called To Check If They’re Owed A Share Of $300M In Unclaimed Cash

"This might be that little bonanza that you are waiting for."

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NSW residents urged to check if they are owed share of $300m in unclaimed money

Millions of dollars held by Revenue NSW includes uncashed cheques, refunds and other payments owed to individuals who may have died or changed address

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Show me the money: call to claim $300m in state coffers

Almost $300 million is sitting in the most populous state's unclaimed money pool with residents in other states also eligible to receive money they're owed.

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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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Big fines for breaches as childcare workers 'drowning'

Fines will more than double for childcare breaches in one state, but a union says "drowning" educators are quitting due to low pay and intense pressure.

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Parents urged to go to police with childcare concerns

Childcare educators are working for years after being banned and police want parents to report suspicions immediately to protect kids, an inquiry has been told.

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NSW religious schools see 30% rise in enrolments in a decade – and not necessarily due to beliefs

The face of independent schools is changing, led by more affordable Christian, Islamic and Anglican schools

The Guardian - AU

CCTV cameras in childcare amid surge in safety breaches

Allegations about careless childcare centres have triggered extensive new powers including hefty fines and CCTV cameras to monitor how children are treated.

AAP

Tanya Plibersek was rebuked by NSW minister for decision to block $900m goldmine, documents reveal

Courtney Houssos says proposed mine would create 860 jobs over its 15-year life and inject $67m annually into local economy

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NSW Government Says People Were Charged $144 Million In ‘Unlawful’ Fees

The NSW government claims NSW residents have been charged $144 million in potentially illegal service fees since 2016.

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Millions of people in NSW charged illegal merchant fees by state agencies, government says

Residents unlawfully charged about $144m in fees on services such as licence renewals, car registrations and fine repayments since 2016, minister says

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Digital parking fines soar as wheels turn to curb rise

Ticketless parking fines, criticised for being less fair to motorists, have raised more than $150 million in the past year in NSW as government urges changes.

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Potential bonanza, NSW holding unclaimed millions

Revenue NSW has returned a record amount of unclaimed money to people, but millions more is up for grabs with people encouraged to check if they are owed cash.

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Bulk-billing hope with GP deal to end tax stand-off

Fears of shuttered GP clinics or more patients being slugged with gap payments have been allayed, but there's concern over the overall NSW health budget.

Newcastle Herald

Budget includes Newcastle in regional bulk-billing scheme threshold

The scheme is aimed at improving the cost to visit GPs.

Newcastle Herald

'Plan for a future beyond coal': questions about transition authority funds

Resources for Rejuvenation funds will be locked up until 2028.

Newcastle Herald

Revealed: plan to support coal workers when mines and power stations close

EXCLUSIVE: Displaced workers will be provided with free TAFE training.

The Guardian - AU

Transport, housing and cost of living: how has Labor fared in its first year in power in NSW?

While the Minns government has made strides on wages, many of its promises – on renting, buses and the environment – remain unfulfilled

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NSW ups fight for GST amid move to 'wellbeing' budget

Premier Chris Minns has vowed to push to overhaul a "broken" GST distribution system as his government prepares for a budget focusing on more than the economy.

Newcastle Herald

Silence on progress of authority to help Hunter stay a powerhouse

'We only have one chance to get this right'

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