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NSW
240,000 Birds to Be Culled In Emergency Response in NSW
A biosecurity ‘emergency’ plan has been activated. NSW Premier Chris Minns said there is ‘no reason to panic.’
Bird Flu Detected in New South Wales, Farm in Lockdown
This is separate to the strain detected in Victoria. The government reassured NSW consumers not to be worried about eggs and poultry products from supermarkets.
Returning River-Town Residents on Alert as Floods Ease
The only areas the NSW State Emergency Service is still advising people to avoid are Cattai, Marayla and their surrounds.
NSW State Leader Delivers Apology to LGBT Community
The premier delivered the apology on the 40th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality.
‘Immunisation Rates Aren’t Where They Need to Be’: Dr Chant Pushes for Higher Flu Vaccine Uptake
Australians brace for the impending flu season.
Lawyer Raises Concerns About Impact of Removing Unanimous Jury Verdicts
The decision by the Australian Capital Territory government to allow majority verdicts could lead to more appeals, Tony Nikolic warns.
New Knife Searching Powers Sought for Police in NSW
Multiple unions are calling for the right for police to use metal detectors to search people without a warrant.
Bold Move to Transform Maternity Services in NSW
Women in regional and rural areas will benefit the most.
NSW Consumers Face Hurdles for Medicinal Ecstasy Access, Minister Says
But the NSW health department has defended its strict measures citing “patient safety.”
NSW Axes Plans for Year 11 and 12 Compulsory Maths
This decision has been met with approval from the Independent Education Union of Australia (IEUA), marking a significant change in the state’s education system.
Court Strikes Down $3,000 Fine for Person Trying to Leave City During Pandemic
The move casts doubt on the legal validity of 30,000 fines issued during the pandemic.
NSW Cops’ Guns, Radios May Be Fitted With GPS Trackers Following Alleged Murder by Officer
GPS trackers are already installed inside police-issued radios, but are not currently operational due to objections by the police union.
Police Uninvited from Mardi Gras After Alleged Double Murder Incident
This comes after a senior constable in the police force was charged with the murder of two gay men.
120-Year Old Mystery Solved as ‘Holy Grail’ of Shipwrecks Found Off NSW
Scientists used advanced equipment to identify and map the wreck and confirmation of the remains was made by CSIRO scientists who matched the ship’s features.
Stay Out of the Pool: Australian Health Officials Sound Alarm as Cryptosporidiosis Cases Spike
People who’ve had diarrhoea are advised not to go swimming for at least two weeks afterwards or they risk spreading a parasitic disease.
‘Worst Breathing in My Life:’ Youth Front Campaign to Tackle Soaring Vaping Rates
‘Every Vape is a Hit to Your Health,’ seeks to address the quadruple increase in youth vaping.
Vet Saves Woman Attacked by Shark in Sydney Harbour
The 29-year-old works for the Department of Climate Change in New South Wales.
‘Backbone’ of Australian Electricity Grid Facing Industrial Action
The industrial action will affect billions of dollars worth of crucial renewables and transmission projects, the union said.
Insurer Issues Fire Safety Warning on Lithium Batteries During Christmas
Suncorp, an insurance and finance company, has issued a warning on lithium-ion battery products including e-scooters and e-bikes
Aussies Told to ‘Temporarily Reduce’ Power Use During Hot Weather
‘If you can turn your air conditioning up a little bit, over about 24, [that will be] fantastic,” the state’s climate change minister said.
