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Nightlife revival reforms are set to change life after dark in NSW
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Here’s how the NSW Government wants to revive nightlife

Nightlife revival reforms are set to change life after dark in NSW, including overhauling complaints processes and COVID-era laws.

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Sydney ferries to be fully electric by 2035

The current generation of diesel-powered boats will be phased out over the next decade, and replaced with “modern vessels powered by green energy alternatives”.

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Police arrest crime ring accused of supplying Sydney $1.8 billion of cocaine

A crime syndicate is accused of supplying Sydney with $1.8 billion worth of cocaine between February and July this year.

Star suspended ASX
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The Star suspended by ASX from trading

The casino operator is now facing uncertainty following a trade freeze and fresh regulatory concerns.

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SafeWork NSW is investigating Swillhouse over alleged sexual abuse

It comes after The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) led an investigation into Swillhouse, which owns several venues including Restaurant Hubert and The Baxter Inn.

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Three children have been killed in a house fire in western Sydney

The three children were aged between 10 months and six years old. The children’s mother, and four other young children who were also in the home, were taken to hospital and remain stable.

University of Sydney stabbing
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University of Sydney stabbing incident, 14-year-old arrested

A 22-year-old man was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition after reports of a stabbing the University of Sydney.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a police officer in the head in Sydney's CBD.
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Man arrested after police officer stabbed in Sydney CBD

A 33-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a police officer in the head in Sydney’s CBD.

A Sydney council has banned a books on same-sex parenting across its libraries.
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A Sydney council banned same-sex parent books from its libraries

Cumberland Council has banned a books on same-sex parenting across its libraries, as the NSW Government considers reducing council funding.

How does the Australian media respond to tragedy?
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How does Australia’s media respond to tragedy?

wakeley church stabbing
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What to know about the Wakeley church stabbing

Per NSW Police, the injured people suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated by paramedics.

What is a Black Nor'Easter?
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Sydney braces for torrential downpour

What is a Black Nor’Easter? Sydney is bracing for torrential downpour, with a severe weather warning being issued for much of eastern NSW.

A man is in custody over missing Sydney couple
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Man hands himself in over missing Sydney couple

Police are speaking with a man over missing Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, who haven’t been seen since Monday.

Taekwondo instructor murders
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Taekwondo instructor arrested for three alleged murders

Investigators alleged the taekwondo instructor was responsible for their murders, but said a motive has not yet been established.

Neo-Nazis in Sydney
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Minns issues legal threat to neo-Nazis

Neo-Nazis were in Sydney across the long weekend, prompting condemnation and a legal threat from NSW Premier Chris Minns.

Sydney Legionnaire's disease NYE
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Sydney on alert for Legionnaire’s disease over busy holiday period

Legionnaire’s disease is feared to be spreading after seven infected people confirmed they were in Sydney’s CBD over the past three weeks.

Regional Australia housing
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More people are leaving cities for regional NSW

A new report shows regional New South Wales (NSW) is now the most popular part of Australia for residents moving away from cities.

Woman killed Sydney school
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Young woman’s body found at Sydney school

A young woman is believed to have been killed after her body was found at the Sydney school where she worked.

Palestine rally
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Police consider special powers for Palestine rally

A pro-Palestine rally on Sunday afternoon in Sydney could be subject to “extraordinary” police powers, following a similar protest on Monday.

What are the rules for pets on public transport? 
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New push for pets on public transport

What are the rules for pets on public transport? There’s been a new push to expand pet access on buses, ferries, and trains in Sydney.

Opal card shake-up
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Opal card shake-up on the way

A shake-up of the Opal card system will begin next month, following a change by the NSW Government. Here’s what it means for you

fire ants
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NSW is scrambling to stop fire ants crossing from Queensland

Fire ants have been discovered six kilometres from the NSW border, prompting new restrictions to stop the ants from going across state lines.

Melbourne third most liveable city
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Melbourne edges Sydney to claim world’s third most liveable city

Melbourne has narrowly beaten Sydney to be the most liveable city in Australia for 2023, and third worldwide.

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