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Dec 8, 10:06

NSW Government Seeks Injunction to Block Rail Union Action

The NSW government is seeking a court injunction to stop planned industrial action by rail unions from Monday, which would severely limit train services, following two weeks of unsuccessful pay negotiations.

NSW Government Seeks Injunction to Block Rail Union Action

The NSW government is seeking a court injunction to stop planned industrial action by rail unions from Monday, which would severely limit train services, following two weeks of unsuccessful pay negotiations.

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What immediate impact will the rail union's planned industrial action have on NSW commuters?

The NSW government sought a court injunction to prevent rail union industrial action starting Monday, impacting intercity train services. This follows two weeks of negotiations failing to reach a pay deal, despite the government's 9.5% wage offer over three years. The union's planned restrictions on driver travel distances would severely limit train operations.

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Nov 29, 11:09

Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW: First Report Shows 398 Deaths

Annie Werner, 46, died peacefully at home in NSW, Australia on August 25th using voluntary assisted dying after a terminal breast cancer diagnosis; in the first seven months of the program, 1141 people applied, and 398 died after being deemed eligible.

Voluntary Assisted Dying in NSW: First Report Shows 398 Deaths

Annie Werner, 46, died peacefully at home in NSW, Australia on August 25th using voluntary assisted dying after a terminal breast cancer diagnosis; in the first seven months of the program, 1141 people applied, and 398 died after being deemed eligible.

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What are the key statistics and observations from the first annual report on the NSW VAD program, and what insights do they offer?

Werner's story highlights the impact of VAD legislation in NSW, enabling a peaceful death at home, in contrast to other scenarios. The 1141 applications and 398 deaths under the program in the first seven months illustrate significant utilization. The fact that 85% of applicants received palliative care counters concerns of VAD use due to inadequate palliative care access.

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Dec 5, 01:11

NSW Government, Ku-ring-gai Council Reach Agreement on 23,200 Homes

The NSW government and Ku-ring-gai Council reached a confidential agreement to build approximately 23,200 homes near four train stations on Sydney's upper north shore by May 2024, resolving a legal dispute over higher-density housing plans.

NSW Government, Ku-ring-gai Council Reach Agreement on 23,200 Homes

The NSW government and Ku-ring-gai Council reached a confidential agreement to build approximately 23,200 homes near four train stations on Sydney's upper north shore by May 2024, resolving a legal dispute over higher-density housing plans.

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What were the council's initial concerns that led to the legal challenge, and how will the agreement address them?

This resolution ends a dispute over the state government's transport-oriented development (TOD) program. The council, initially opposing the program due to concerns about infrastructure and green space, will now collaborate with the state to develop alternative planning controls. This collaboration aims to match or exceed the original TOD housing targets.

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Nov 5, 13:11

NSW Poker Machine Numbers Increase Despite Government Pledges

NSW's poker machine numbers rise despite government pledges to reduce them, leading to increased gambling losses and concerns about harm reduction initiatives.

NSW Poker Machine Numbers Increase Despite Government Pledges

NSW's poker machine numbers rise despite government pledges to reduce them, leading to increased gambling losses and concerns about harm reduction initiatives.

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What is the impact of the increase in poker machines on gambling losses?

The rise in poker machines has led to a significant increase in gambling losses, exceeding \$2 billion in the second quarter of 2023, a \$142 million increase from the previous quarter.

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