NSW Midwife Details Inadequate Pay and Critical Safety Concerns
A NSW midwife details a demanding night shift, including a critical shoulder dystocia, highlighting the high-stakes nature of her work and inadequate compensation ($45-$51/hour), raising concerns about staff shortages and potential impacts on maternal and neonatal safety.
NSW Midwife Details Inadequate Pay and Critical Safety Concerns
A NSW midwife details a demanding night shift, including a critical shoulder dystocia, highlighting the high-stakes nature of her work and inadequate compensation ($45-$51/hour), raising concerns about staff shortages and potential impacts on maternal and neonatal safety.
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72% Bias Score
NSW Mental Health Beds Close Amidst Psychiatrist Resignations
Over 60 mental health beds in NSW public hospitals are temporarily closing due to more than 200 psychiatrists threatening resignation over a pay dispute, causing delays in patient care and raising concerns about the adequacy of backup plans.
NSW Mental Health Beds Close Amidst Psychiatrist Resignations
Over 60 mental health beds in NSW public hospitals are temporarily closing due to more than 200 psychiatrists threatening resignation over a pay dispute, causing delays in patient care and raising concerns about the adequacy of backup plans.
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36% Bias Score
Mass Resignation of NSW Psychiatrists to Trigger Mental Health Bed Closures
Over 200 of NSW's public sector psychiatrists plan to resign on January 21, forcing hospital bed closures and potentially overwhelming emergency departments due to uncompetitive salaries and chronic understaffing.
Mass Resignation of NSW Psychiatrists to Trigger Mental Health Bed Closures
Over 200 of NSW's public sector psychiatrists plan to resign on January 21, forcing hospital bed closures and potentially overwhelming emergency departments due to uncompetitive salaries and chronic understaffing.
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48% Bias Score
Fatal Bus Crash on Hume Highway
A Greyhound bus collided with a truck on the Hume Highway near Wagga Wagga at 3:35 am on Saturday, killing the bus driver and injuring 13 passengers; police are investigating and seeking dashcam footage.
Fatal Bus Crash on Hume Highway
A Greyhound bus collided with a truck on the Hume Highway near Wagga Wagga at 3:35 am on Saturday, killing the bus driver and injuring 13 passengers; police are investigating and seeking dashcam footage.
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44% Bias Score
Cyclist Killed, Three Injured in Armidale Car Crash
On Saturday at 3:30 pm, a car hit four cyclists on Long Swamp Road near Armidale, NSW, resulting in one death, and three injured cyclists—including a 14-year-old boy who underwent surgery—and a critically injured driver.
Cyclist Killed, Three Injured in Armidale Car Crash
On Saturday at 3:30 pm, a car hit four cyclists on Long Swamp Road near Armidale, NSW, resulting in one death, and three injured cyclists—including a 14-year-old boy who underwent surgery—and a critically injured driver.
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20% Bias Score
NSW Inquiry Highlights NAPLAN's Negative Impact on Arts and Music Education
A NSW parliamentary inquiry revealed that the emphasis on NAPLAN tests is causing "systemic neglect" of arts and music education, resulting in decreased funding, fewer specialized university courses, and negative perceptions of arts subjects. The inquiry recommended increased funding, teacher traini...
NSW Inquiry Highlights NAPLAN's Negative Impact on Arts and Music Education
A NSW parliamentary inquiry revealed that the emphasis on NAPLAN tests is causing "systemic neglect" of arts and music education, resulting in decreased funding, fewer specialized university courses, and negative perceptions of arts subjects. The inquiry recommended increased funding, teacher traini...
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52% Bias Score
Financial Strain Exacerbates Mental Health Crisis in NSW
A new report reveals that over half of NSW residents reported worsened mental health due to financial strain, coinciding with a 10% increase in loneliness; Joanne Cockle postponed a medical appointment due to unaffordable gap fees, highlighting the financial barriers to healthcare access.
Financial Strain Exacerbates Mental Health Crisis in NSW
A new report reveals that over half of NSW residents reported worsened mental health due to financial strain, coinciding with a 10% increase in loneliness; Joanne Cockle postponed a medical appointment due to unaffordable gap fees, highlighting the financial barriers to healthcare access.
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36% Bias Score
NSW Housing Delivery Authority Aims to Speed Up Development Approvals
The NSW government created the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) on December 20, 2023, to fast-track large housing developments (\$60M+ in Sydney, \$30M+ regionally) near transport, bypassing some standard approvals to address slow development application processes and Sydney's housing crisis.
NSW Housing Delivery Authority Aims to Speed Up Development Approvals
The NSW government created the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) on December 20, 2023, to fast-track large housing developments (\$60M+ in Sydney, \$30M+ regionally) near transport, bypassing some standard approvals to address slow development application processes and Sydney's housing crisis.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Building Defects: 40% of New Homes Unfixed
In NSW, 40% of new standalone houses with defects are not being rectified on time, despite the Building Commission's expanded remit and budget; widespread non-compliant construction and a shortage of qualified builders are contributing factors.
NSW Building Defects: 40% of New Homes Unfixed
In NSW, 40% of new standalone houses with defects are not being rectified on time, despite the Building Commission's expanded remit and budget; widespread non-compliant construction and a shortage of qualified builders are contributing factors.
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56% Bias Score
NSW to Trial Pill Testing at Music Festivals
New South Wales will trial pill testing at music festivals for 12 months starting this year, aiming to reduce drug-related harm and deaths following years of advocacy and after two young men died at a festival last year; the trial will not affect police action against drug suppliers.
NSW to Trial Pill Testing at Music Festivals
New South Wales will trial pill testing at music festivals for 12 months starting this year, aiming to reduce drug-related harm and deaths following years of advocacy and after two young men died at a festival last year; the trial will not affect police action against drug suppliers.
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44% Bias Score
Coastal NSW Suburbs See Massive House Price Increases
Northern NSW coastal suburbs experienced massive house price increases over the past decade, with Byron Bay's median soaring 280.6% to $2.28 million, driven by lifestyle factors, remote work trends, and a spillover effect from high demand areas.
Coastal NSW Suburbs See Massive House Price Increases
Northern NSW coastal suburbs experienced massive house price increases over the past decade, with Byron Bay's median soaring 280.6% to $2.28 million, driven by lifestyle factors, remote work trends, and a spillover effect from high demand areas.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Town Offered Free Water After 'Forever Chemical' Contamination
Elevated levels of PFAS, exceeding Australian guidelines, were detected in Warialda, NSW's bore water supply, prompting the government to provide free bottled water to 1,400 residents while investigations into the source continue; this follows a similar incident in the Blue Mountains affecting 41,00...
NSW Town Offered Free Water After 'Forever Chemical' Contamination
Elevated levels of PFAS, exceeding Australian guidelines, were detected in Warialda, NSW's bore water supply, prompting the government to provide free bottled water to 1,400 residents while investigations into the source continue; this follows a similar incident in the Blue Mountains affecting 41,00...
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32% Bias Score