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‘The feral capital’: NSW Farmers calls for urgent action as state tops feral mammal list

NSW has been dubbed “the feral capital” by the NSW Farmers group after the state was named the nation’s worst-affected for feral mammal species, and they’re calling for increased funding to tackle the growing problem. A new report from the...

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NSW Government puts Cobar pipeline replacement on hold amid cost escalations

In a major policy shift, the NSW Government has now paused plans to replace Cobar’s ageing water supply pipeline following a rigorous Final Business Case (FBC) that revealed cost escalations. The decision follows estimates for replacing the 1964...

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Strict bail laws to be extended amid community concerns over youth crime

Persistent community concerns over youth crime – particularly in regional areas of the state – has led the NSW Government to extend strict bail laws for young offenders charged with serious car theft and break and enter offences. The tougher...

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NSW emergency crews deploy to North Queensland for flood recovery support

A second wave of emergency service personnel from areas across Western NSW, including Forbes, Broken Hill, Moree, Tamworth and Liverpool Plains, has been deployed to assist flood-affected communities in North Queensland. The NSW State Emergency...

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Open Streets Program expands to bring free festivals and events to local streets

Families will have more low-cost entertainment options in their local communities with the Open Streets Program to expand, bringing main streets to life with free festivals, markets, food and cultural events. Following the success of last year’s...

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