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NSW Drug Summit Report Recommends Sweeping Drug Law Reforms
The final report of the NSW Drug Summit, released four months after its conclusion, proposes 56 recommendations for drug law reform, including reducing conviction times for minor offenses, banning drug detection dogs at music festivals, and expanding harm reduction programs.
NSW Drug Summit Report Recommends Sweeping Drug Law Reforms
The final report of the NSW Drug Summit, released four months after its conclusion, proposes 56 recommendations for drug law reform, including reducing conviction times for minor offenses, banning drug detection dogs at music festivals, and expanding harm reduction programs.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Drug Summit Recommends Ending Drug Dogs and Strip-Searches at Music Festivals
A NSW government report recommends ending drug detection dogs and strip-searches at music festivals, but stops short of decriminalizing small amounts of drugs, despite substantial support for the move; the government will now consider the 56 recommendations.
NSW Drug Summit Recommends Ending Drug Dogs and Strip-Searches at Music Festivals
A NSW government report recommends ending drug detection dogs and strip-searches at music festivals, but stops short of decriminalizing small amounts of drugs, despite substantial support for the move; the government will now consider the 56 recommendations.
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48% Bias Score
NSW Doctors Threaten Strike Over 30% Pay Demand"
NSW public hospital doctors are threatening a three-day strike starting Tuesday, demanding a 30% pay rise, potentially halting elective surgeries, due to unsustainable workloads, chronic understaffing, and unsafe working hours, mirroring similar disputes across the public sector.
NSW Doctors Threaten Strike Over 30% Pay Demand"
NSW public hospital doctors are threatening a three-day strike starting Tuesday, demanding a 30% pay rise, potentially halting elective surgeries, due to unsustainable workloads, chronic understaffing, and unsafe working hours, mirroring similar disputes across the public sector.
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52% Bias Score
9000 Sensitive Court Files Leaked in NSW Data Breach
A data breach of the NSW Online Registry Website leaked roughly 9000 sensitive court files, including AVOs and affidavits, exposing personal information of victims and offenders; police are investigating.
9000 Sensitive Court Files Leaked in NSW Data Breach
A data breach of the NSW Online Registry Website leaked roughly 9000 sensitive court files, including AVOs and affidavits, exposing personal information of victims and offenders; police are investigating.
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32% Bias Score
NSW Psychiatrist Shortage Risks Collapse of Junior Doctor Training
Due to poor pay and working conditions, NSW faces a potential collapse of its psychiatry training system as 62 of 206 psychiatrists who threatened resignation in January have left, causing at least 10 hospitals to risk losing accreditation for training junior doctors.
NSW Psychiatrist Shortage Risks Collapse of Junior Doctor Training
Due to poor pay and working conditions, NSW faces a potential collapse of its psychiatry training system as 62 of 206 psychiatrists who threatened resignation in January have left, causing at least 10 hospitals to risk losing accreditation for training junior doctors.
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44% Bias Score
Flooding Spreads Venomous Fire Ants, Raising Concerns of Nationwide Infestation in Australia
Cyclone Alfred's floods in Queensland, Australia, are causing venomous fire ants to raft downstream, raising fears of infestation in new areas like NSW, as videos show thousands of ants floating in streams; a $592 million eradication program is underway but experts warn it might be insufficient.
Flooding Spreads Venomous Fire Ants, Raising Concerns of Nationwide Infestation in Australia
Cyclone Alfred's floods in Queensland, Australia, are causing venomous fire ants to raft downstream, raising fears of infestation in new areas like NSW, as videos show thousands of ants floating in streams; a $592 million eradication program is underway but experts warn it might be insufficient.
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44% Bias Score
Labor's Primary Vote Slumps in Key States, Endangering Key Seats
A Resolve Strategic survey reveals a drop in Labor's primary vote to 30% in NSW and 27% in Victoria, significantly lower than the last election, endangering key seats; while recent trends favor the government, Labor needs to equal its 2022 performance to avoid power-sharing.
Labor's Primary Vote Slumps in Key States, Endangering Key Seats
A Resolve Strategic survey reveals a drop in Labor's primary vote to 30% in NSW and 27% in Victoria, significantly lower than the last election, endangering key seats; while recent trends favor the government, Labor needs to equal its 2022 performance to avoid power-sharing.
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44% Bias Score
ICAC to Hold Public Inquiry into School Infrastructure NSW Corruption Allegations
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) will conduct a six-week public inquiry starting May 5th into allegations of corruption at School Infrastructure NSW, involving former CEO Anthony Manning and others, focusing on contract awards, fund misallocation, and potential reprisal actio...
ICAC to Hold Public Inquiry into School Infrastructure NSW Corruption Allegations
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) will conduct a six-week public inquiry starting May 5th into allegations of corruption at School Infrastructure NSW, involving former CEO Anthony Manning and others, focusing on contract awards, fund misallocation, and potential reprisal actio...
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32% Bias Score
NSW Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Domestic Violence Survivors
A data breach at NSW's Department of Communities and Justice exposed roughly 9,000 files, potentially containing sensitive information of domestic violence survivors and children; authorities advise those concerned for their safety to contact police.
NSW Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Domestic Violence Survivors
A data breach at NSW's Department of Communities and Justice exposed roughly 9,000 files, potentially containing sensitive information of domestic violence survivors and children; authorities advise those concerned for their safety to contact police.
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52% Bias Score
NSW Rental Law Allows Pets, But Concerns Remain
NSW introduces new laws preventing landlords from imposing blanket bans on pets in rental properties, requiring a decision within 21 days of a request or permission is automatically granted; this follows a court case ruling against unreasonable restrictions and is part of a wider suite of tenant pro...
NSW Rental Law Allows Pets, But Concerns Remain
NSW introduces new laws preventing landlords from imposing blanket bans on pets in rental properties, requiring a decision within 21 days of a request or permission is automatically granted; this follows a court case ruling against unreasonable restrictions and is part of a wider suite of tenant pro...
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40% Bias Score
NSW Labor Divided Over Controversial Youth Bail Laws
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns faces growing internal opposition to his youth bail law reforms, with critics arguing the laws are ineffective and disproportionately harm marginalized youth; while the Premier highlights increased remand rates, critics emphasize the need for crime reduction and r...
NSW Labor Divided Over Controversial Youth Bail Laws
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns faces growing internal opposition to his youth bail law reforms, with critics arguing the laws are ineffective and disproportionately harm marginalized youth; while the Premier highlights increased remand rates, critics emphasize the need for crime reduction and r...
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48% Bias Score
Cyclone Alfred's Aftermath: Ongoing Severe Weather Causes Widespread Disruption in NSW and Queensland
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred's remnants cause ongoing severe weather in northern NSW and south-east Queensland, resulting in road closures, school shutdowns, limited public transport, widespread power outages (affecting 230,000 homes and businesses), and significant disruptions to phone and internet s...
Cyclone Alfred's Aftermath: Ongoing Severe Weather Causes Widespread Disruption in NSW and Queensland
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred's remnants cause ongoing severe weather in northern NSW and south-east Queensland, resulting in road closures, school shutdowns, limited public transport, widespread power outages (affecting 230,000 homes and businesses), and significant disruptions to phone and internet s...
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24% Bias Score
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