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YOU WONT BELIEVE: 6 | Mind Blowing Facts

Mining giant to cut 700 jobs – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2024

'Devastating' allegations force NSW hand against CFMEU

The NSW government is moving to force an independent administrator on the CFMEU's state construction arm, mirroring a push from its federal Labor counterpart.

AAP · Jul 16, 2024

Are Australia’s public transport discounts for seniors too generous? Are they fair?

School and tertiary students receive concessions, but their fares are still more than three times those offered to seniors in some states

The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2024

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Premier fires back at Hunter shortchange claims

It is the Premier's first visit to Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 26, 2024

Minns visits region in need of clear government vision, not platitudes

What is Labor's ambition for Newcastle and the Hunter?

Newcastle Herald · Jun 25, 2024

Mr Treasurer, please help us keep on growing here in the Hunter

Letters: 'Mr Mookhey says we deserve a greater share'.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 23, 2024

Deals beyond 'baseline' pay rise could fuel budget pain

Several unions want worker pay packets to rise beyond the NSW government's offer, but critics warn going further could hurt the budget for years.

AAP · Jun 18, 2024

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Former NSW treasurer quits politics for private sector

Former NSW treasurer Matt Kean will retire from politics to join the private sector dashing hopes of Liberals keen for him to have a tilt at federal politics.

AAP · Jun 18, 2024

Treasurer touts ‘responsible’ 2024 NSW budget in tough economic times – but others will make that call

Rating agencies and the RBA among those marking the treasurer’s handiwork which he says is focused on spending restraint

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024

Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

The NSW government plans to funds thousands of new social homes - spending more than any predecessor - while critics say another tweak will make matters worse.

AAP · Jun 18, 2024

NSW in battle to wrangle ballooning debt after GST hit

A series of predicted budget surpluses have turned into deficits for NSW, pushing debt to a projected figure of nearly $200 billion within a few years.

AAP · Jun 18, 2024

NSW state budget 2024: 30,000 new homes pledged amid ‘unprecedented intervention in housing market’

Housing is at the centre of an otherwise restrained state budget

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024

NSW budget 2024: What's in it for the Hunter

The budget offers little new funding to support Hunter growth.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 18, 2024

Doing nothing 'not an option': Treasurer concedes region deserves more

But coal royalties 'belong to everyone' in the state.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 17, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2024

NSW budget: treasurer sets scene for restraint as state faces $10bn deficit over four years

Hopes of return to surplus dashed as Labor blames ‘unfair’ GST carve-up

AAP · Jun 17, 2024

Home-building surge in tight budget of 'must-haves'

Record spending on social housing has headlined the Minns government's second budget as the NSW treasurer blames GST changes for rolling deficits.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2024

Housing to be at the centre of NSW budget, with more homes for those in need

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey foreshadows more money for social and affordable housing while lamenting drop in state’s GST share

AAP · Jun 15, 2024

Development red tape cut in NSW budget housing plan

Homes will be built quicker and more efficiently under a NSW budget plan that will cut red tape, drawing praise from developer groups and housing advocates.

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AAP · Jun 14, 2024

Every dollar precious in souring budget outlook

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey is focussing on funding the basics in his upcoming budget, assuring the public he's treating every dollar as precious.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 14, 2024

Revealed: the state government's plan for new schools in the Hunter

Minns government announces $1.4 billion for regional schools.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 12, 2024

State forks out $110m on Hunter roadworks to clear path for wind turbines

The 90-metre turbines need to get from Newcastle to inland NSW.

AAP · Jun 10, 2024

Insurers on notice to cough up for full hospital bills

Some private health insurers only pay half the cost of a patient's public hospital stay, slugging state taxpayers $150 million each year.

AAP · Jun 9, 2024

More telehealth, ED boost to ease hospital pressure

A $480 million boost to ease hospital pressure in NSW includes more free telehealth appointments and expanding emergency department short stay units.

AAP · Jun 8, 2024

Accounting error blow to budget as sales counted twice

The NSW government has been dealt a $1 billion blow ahead of its second budget after the discovery of an accounting error going back years.

AAP · May 19, 2024

Unions push for more in $3.6b pay deal for NSW workers

Billions of dollars in pay rises being offered to NSW public-sector workers might not be enough to stop key employees' unions calling for larger increases.

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