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Rex Widerstrom
NSW Premier Welcomes Online Censorship, but Think Tank Asks ‘What’s Next?’
NSW Premier Chris Minns has welcomed government action to censor visuals of two stabbing attacks in his state, but a watchdog group warns there must be limits.
Apr 17, 2024
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Rex Widerstrom
Apr 17
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Australia News
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AAP
Teen Accused of Church Attack Had Knife-Crime History
In light of a series of stabbing incidents across Sydney in the past week, NSW Premier Chris Minns said he would consider tougher knife laws.
Apr 16, 2024
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AAP
Apr 16
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Australia News
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Nina Nguyen
Stabbing of Christian Bishop in Sydney Declared a ‘Terrorist’ Act
A senior police official said the incident satisfied the requirements of religiously motivated extremism.
Apr 15, 2024
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Nina Nguyen
Apr 15
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Australia News
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AAP
Security Guard Weapons Under Review After NSW Stabbings
‘The government is not considering policy changes in relation to stun guns or firearms.’
Apr 15, 2024
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AAP
Apr 15
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Australia News
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Nina Nguyen
Young Offenders Face Potential 2-Year Jail Time for Flaunting Crimes on Social Media: Opposition
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says it is time to ‘get serious on young criminals who seek to highlight their criminal activity on social media.’
Mar 13, 2024
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Nina Nguyen
Mar 13
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Australia News
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Jim Birchall
Equipment and Stock Shortages A Blight on NSW Health System: Inquiry
Basic issues like stock and equipment management are weighing down the work of nursing staff at the state’s major hospitals.
Feb 19, 2024
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Jim Birchall
Feb 19
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Australia News
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Alfred Bui
NSW to Erect 100 New Public Preschools
“This investment is an important step towards delivering expanded preschool access for all families across NSW,” said Premier Chris Minns.
Feb 18, 2024
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Alfred Bui
Feb 18
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Australia News
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Alfred Bui
New South Wales Removes Demerit Point for 1.3 Million Drivers
Pending court cases and bureaucracy means it may take up to three months for the demerit point to be completely erased from drivers’ record.
Jan 21, 2024
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Alfred Bui
Jan 21
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Australia Spends $206 Million on ‘Energy-Saving Upgrades’ for Social Housing
More than 24,000 properties will be eligible for the upgrades, announced by the Albanese and Minns governments.
Jan 16, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
Jan 16
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World News
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Monica O’Shea
23 People Arrested After Pro-Palestinian Protestors Attempt to Block Israeli Ship
The group allegedly did not comply with move on directions from police.
Nov 21, 2023
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Monica O’Shea
Nov 21
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Australia News
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Nina Nguyen
NSW Government Looks to Tighten Hate Speech Law Following Pro-Palestinian Protests
‘You can protest, but you can’t take it so far that you’re advocating for violence or hatred on city streets,’ said the NSW Premier.
Nov 15, 2023
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Nina Nguyen
Nov 15
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World News
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Monica O’Shea
Pro-Palestinian Protestors on Jet Skis Block Israeli Ship
Activists were in the water chanting ‘free, free Palestine,’ while on the land, protestors held signs ‘block the boats.’
Nov 12, 2023
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Monica O’Shea
Nov 12
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Australia News
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Nick Spencer
$340,000 ‘Truth and Healing’ Indigenous Executive Position Criticised by Opposition
The timing has been questioned as Australians navigate a cost of living crisis and responded with a resounding ‘No’ to The Voice referendum.
Nov 04, 2023
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Nick Spencer
Nov 04
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Australia News
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Nick Spencer
Billionaire Richard Branson Urges NSW to Decriminalise Hard Drugs
Sir Richard Branson believes NSW should adopt an approach to drugs similar to that of the ACT.
Nov 01, 2023
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Nick Spencer
Nov 01
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World News
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Monica O’Shea
Global Imams Council Condemns ‘Violent Rhetoric’ at Pro-Hamas Rallies Around the World
Pro-Palestine rallies have been held in major Western cities.
Oct 11, 2023
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Monica O’Shea
Oct 11
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
‘I Would Encourage People Not to Attend’: NSW Police on Pro-Palestine Rally
NSW Police has launched Operation Shelter in response to Israel-Palestine tensions.
Oct 10, 2023
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Monica O’Shea
Oct 10
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Australia News
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Celene Ignacio
NSW to Further Invest $1.8 Billion in Clean Energy Initiatives
Sep 07, 2023
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Celene Ignacio
Sep 07
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Australia News
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Isabella Rayner
NSW Healthcare Services Slowly Recover After Pandemic but Demand Remains
Sep 05, 2023
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Isabella Rayner
Sep 05
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Australia News
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Celene Ignacio
NSW Reconstruction Authority to Receive $115 Million in Funding for Disaster Response
Sep 04, 2023
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Celene Ignacio
Sep 04
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Australia News
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Alfred Bui
Higher Density Limits Could Save $75,000 Per New Home: NSW Report
Aug 29, 2023
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Alfred Bui
Aug 29
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