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Here's how wastewater facilities could tackle food waste, generate energy and slash emissions

Most Australian food waste ends up in landfill. Rotting in the absence of oxygen produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. While some facilities capture this “landfill gas” to produce energy, or burn it off to release carbon dioxide instead, it’s a major contributor to climate change. Valuable resources such as…

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Hunter Water a step closer to a new protection from privatisation

Parliament could be required to sign off on a sale.

Newcastle Herald

Driving up cost: Crossbench delays NSW rent relief bill

Plans to give relief to two million NSW renters have been delayed as the Greens argue the government's idea could have unintended consequences.

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Regional services to be scrutinised in NSW parliament

Critical service delivery in the regions will be scrutinised as Premier Chris Minns says the former government underfunded crucial road repairs in the bush.

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NSW paramedics and transport service workers plan 24-hour strike

Patients discharged from hospital in New South Wales are set to be without government transport home on Thursday as the health union increases pressure over wages.

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Moves to stop water bills going up: privatisation blocked

The Bill will be the new Minns government's first.

Newcastle Herald

UNSW academic explores impact of constitutional right to safe, reliable water

A promise to protect Sydney and Hunter water infrastructure in the constitution has opened a conversation about enshrining a right to safe, clean reliable water for all of NSW.

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Sydney koala corridor to be protected from development

Land in Sydney's southwest earmarked for housing development will instead be turned into a National Park after koalas were discovered living in the area.

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After six days of counting, ABC's Antony Green calls marginal seat of Goulburn for Libs' Wendy Tuckerman

Wendy Tuckerman says she is very proud after holding on to the seat of Goulburn in "really difficult" circumstances.

ABC News

Labor hits winnable seats as Liberals sandbag NSW heartland

A day out from the NSW election, both leaders are on a blitz across Sydney as they seek to win over undecided voters and firm up support in key electorates.

The New Daily

NSW election: Labor’s pledges on domestic violence could affect existing services, PBO warns

Parliamentary Budget Office raises concerns that rollout of promised programs could lead to cutting of Legal Aid and police initiatives

The Guardian - AU

MP says ‘we as NSW Liberals support asset recycling’ despite premier’s pledge to end privatisation

Exclusive: Felicity Wilson later told the Guardian a reelected Perrottet government would not privatise more assets

The Guardian - AU

NSW election on knife’s-edge in final week countdown

The NSW election is on a knife's edge with the latest poll showing a late resurgence by the coalition but Labor is still on track to form minority government.

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Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns address rallies ahead of NSW election

Six days out from the NSW election, rivals Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns both give speeches in Western Sydney, with the cost of living and privatisation high on the agenda.

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Chris Minns says documents show Liberals considered privatising parts of Sydney Water

Labor to start final week of NSW election campaign by continuing pursuit of Perrottet government over its privatisation record

AAP

Howard revs up Libs as parties eye off western Sydney

The Liberal faithful have heard party elder John Howard sink the boot into Labor as Chris Minns pledged to ward off privatisation with constitutional change.

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NSW government spends $400,000 on consultants before outsourcing Sydney Water asset

Exclusive: Reports have become the centre of a political storm ahead of the looming state election

The New Daily

Perrottet, Minns go toe to toe on selling NSW assets

Ten days from the NSW election, privatisation has become a hot topic, despite both major parties vowing not to sell public assets in the next term.

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Treasurer shuts down talk of Sydney Water sale

Treasurer Matt Kean has denied Sydney Water will be privatised, even as leaked papers show the NSW government sought advice on a sale.

AAP

Minns baulks on nurses' pay in NSW leaders debate

He'll scrap a public sector wages cap if elected but NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has fallen short of guaranteeing higher wages during an hour-long TV debate.

The New Daily

NSW government sought advice on sale of Sydney Water

Leaked confidential documents show the New South Wales government sought advice on a possible sale of Sydney Water.

ABC News

Dominic Perrottet rules out more privatisation if his government is re-elected

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet shuts down speculation his government will sell more public assets and completely ruled out privatisation if re-elected next month.

The Guardian - AU

Rezone more land to get more housing, NSW government says – but that could be a recipe for disaster

Fast-tracking development in the Macarthur region will give Sydney a massive new infrastructure challenge

The Guardian - AU

‘It will be a disaster’: mayor’s dire warning over developer-led housing outside Sydney

Agreement to provide infrastructure ‘at no cost to government’ in Wilton has resulted in muddled roads, blocks sold with no sewerage service – and it’s set to get worse

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Swimming in Sydney Harbour at Pyrmont will soon be possible for the public

Swimmers will soon be able to dive in at Pirrama Park in Pyrmont after the installation of new technology providing water quality information every 15 minutes.

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