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NSW Local Government Election Costs Soar 13 Percent
NSW local government election costs surged 13 percent to \$122.8 million in 2024, with Camden Council's expenses jumping 93 percent to \$957,855; increased venue hire, staffing, and logistics costs are cited as primary reasons, while the use of private election providers has not decreased costs, pot...
NSW Local Government Election Costs Soar 13 Percent
NSW local government election costs surged 13 percent to \$122.8 million in 2024, with Camden Council's expenses jumping 93 percent to \$957,855; increased venue hire, staffing, and logistics costs are cited as primary reasons, while the use of private election providers has not decreased costs, pot...
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44% Bias Score
NSW MP Gareth Ward Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse
After a two-and-a-half-day deliberation, a jury found New South Wales MP Gareth Ward guilty of sexually abusing two young men, one an 18-year-old and the other a 24-year-old political staffer, at his home and at NSW Parliament House between 2013 and 2015.
NSW MP Gareth Ward Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse
After a two-and-a-half-day deliberation, a jury found New South Wales MP Gareth Ward guilty of sexually abusing two young men, one an 18-year-old and the other a 24-year-old political staffer, at his home and at NSW Parliament House between 2013 and 2015.
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20% Bias Score
M4 Motorway Project: Director Admits to Cash Payments to Corrupt Transport Official
A Sydney line marking company director admitted to handing cash to a corrupt NSW transport department employee in exchange for inflated invoices on the M4 motorway project, resulting in approximately \$12 million in contracts awarded between 2012 and 2025.
M4 Motorway Project: Director Admits to Cash Payments to Corrupt Transport Official
A Sydney line marking company director admitted to handing cash to a corrupt NSW transport department employee in exchange for inflated invoices on the M4 motorway project, resulting in approximately \$12 million in contracts awarded between 2012 and 2025.
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36% Bias Score
NSW Housing Plan Faces "Reckless" Criticism Amid Building Crisis
NSW is considering allowing six-story buildings to bypass council approvals via complying development certificates (CDCs) to boost housing, but this is criticized for potentially worsening the building crisis due to reduced oversight and increased risk from private certifiers.
NSW Housing Plan Faces "Reckless" Criticism Amid Building Crisis
NSW is considering allowing six-story buildings to bypass council approvals via complying development certificates (CDCs) to boost housing, but this is criticized for potentially worsening the building crisis due to reduced oversight and increased risk from private certifiers.
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56% Bias Score
Queensland Dominates NSW in State of Origin Decider
In the State of Origin series decider, Queensland defeated NSW 24-12 at NSW's home ground, showcasing dominant performances from Tom Dearden and Cameron Munster despite NSW's superior roster on paper.
Queensland Dominates NSW in State of Origin Decider
In the State of Origin series decider, Queensland defeated NSW 24-12 at NSW's home ground, showcasing dominant performances from Tom Dearden and Cameron Munster despite NSW's superior roster on paper.
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52% Bias Score
NSW Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages and Evacuations
A powerful storm system in New South Wales caused widespread power outages affecting around 30,000 homes, prompted evacuations due to flooding and coastal erosion, and led to over 1,300 calls for assistance from emergency services, with conditions expected to worsen.
NSW Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages and Evacuations
A powerful storm system in New South Wales caused widespread power outages affecting around 30,000 homes, prompted evacuations due to flooding and coastal erosion, and led to over 1,300 calls for assistance from emergency services, with conditions expected to worsen.
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28% Bias Score
NSW to Introduce Tough Penalties for Illegal Tobacco Sales
The NSW government will introduce new laws imposing a maximum penalty of $1.5 million and seven years' imprisonment for selling illegal tobacco and vapes, including powers to close businesses and evict retailers, aiming to combat the booming illicit trade controlled by criminal gangs.
NSW to Introduce Tough Penalties for Illegal Tobacco Sales
The NSW government will introduce new laws imposing a maximum penalty of $1.5 million and seven years' imprisonment for selling illegal tobacco and vapes, including powers to close businesses and evict retailers, aiming to combat the booming illicit trade controlled by criminal gangs.
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40% Bias Score
NSW to Introduce Tough New Laws Against Illegal Tobacco Trade
NSW will introduce tough new laws to combat the illegal tobacco trade, allowing landlords to evict retailers selling illegal cigarettes and enabling authorities to shut down businesses for up to a year; those found with commercial quantities face seven years' jail and a $1.5 million fine.
NSW to Introduce Tough New Laws Against Illegal Tobacco Trade
NSW will introduce tough new laws to combat the illegal tobacco trade, allowing landlords to evict retailers selling illegal cigarettes and enabling authorities to shut down businesses for up to a year; those found with commercial quantities face seven years' jail and a $1.5 million fine.
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44% Bias Score
NSW Releases $1 Architect-Designed Home Blueprints to Boost Housing
The NSW government will release a housing pattern book on Wednesday with eight affordable architect-designed home blueprints costing $1 initially, aiming to boost housing construction and alleviate cost of living pressures by offering fast-tracked approvals via complying development certificates (CD...
NSW Releases $1 Architect-Designed Home Blueprints to Boost Housing
The NSW government will release a housing pattern book on Wednesday with eight affordable architect-designed home blueprints costing $1 initially, aiming to boost housing construction and alleviate cost of living pressures by offering fast-tracked approvals via complying development certificates (CD...
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40% Bias Score
NSW Childcare Worker Charged With Sexual Abuse Amid Rising Concerns
A NSW childcare worker faces nine sexual abuse charges, prompting renewed concerns after another worker at the same centre was charged with 70 offences and data reveals over 170 children under five were allegedly victims of sexual assault in preschools over the past five years.
NSW Childcare Worker Charged With Sexual Abuse Amid Rising Concerns
A NSW childcare worker faces nine sexual abuse charges, prompting renewed concerns after another worker at the same centre was charged with 70 offences and data reveals over 170 children under five were allegedly victims of sexual assault in preschools over the past five years.
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36% Bias Score
NSW Ombudsman Slaps Down Revenue NSW for Blocking Integrity Complaints
The NSW Ombudsman condemned Revenue NSW for attempting to block complaints to the Ombudsman and ICAC through settlement deeds, highlighting a concerning attempt to stifle accountability and transparency within a government agency.
NSW Ombudsman Slaps Down Revenue NSW for Blocking Integrity Complaints
The NSW Ombudsman condemned Revenue NSW for attempting to block complaints to the Ombudsman and ICAC through settlement deeds, highlighting a concerning attempt to stifle accountability and transparency within a government agency.
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24% Bias Score
NSW Inquiry Reveals Critical Housing Shortage for Essential Workers
A parliamentary inquiry in NSW, Australia, found that essential workers, such as nurses and teachers, are facing a severe housing crisis, with some resorting to sleeping in cars due to unaffordable commutes and housing costs; the inquiry recommends that Housing NSW take over control of essential wor...
NSW Inquiry Reveals Critical Housing Shortage for Essential Workers
A parliamentary inquiry in NSW, Australia, found that essential workers, such as nurses and teachers, are facing a severe housing crisis, with some resorting to sleeping in cars due to unaffordable commutes and housing costs; the inquiry recommends that Housing NSW take over control of essential wor...
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56% Bias Score
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