NSW treasurer will face tough task saying ‘no’ to colleagues on spending
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NSW budget

NSW treasurer will face tough task saying ‘no’ to colleagues on spending

Daniel Mookhey has made it abundantly clear that deeps cuts will define his inaugural budget,and he will be saying no to Labor ministers far more readily than yes.

  • byAlexandra Smith

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NSW treasurer admits $7b budget blowout will make surplus ‘much harder’

NSW treasurer admits $7b budget blowout will make surplus ‘much harder’

The Labor government says difficult choices lie ahead.

  • byMichael McGowan
NSW women’s jobless rate hits record low – beating the outcome for men

NSW women’s jobless rate hits record low – beating the outcome for men

The last time women’s unemployment in NSW was this low Sydney was about to host the Olympics.

  • byMatt Wade
Palliative care services for children get $16 million funding boost

Palliative care services for children get $16 million funding boost

When faced with a crisis,Jennifer Brankin knows where her seven-year-old son Alexander will be safe.

  • byKate Aubusson
Scott Morrison’s decision to stop controversial NSW gas field to be overturned
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Scott Morrison’s decision to stop controversial NSW gas field to be overturned

A gas field off the NSW coastline,which runs past pristine beaches and tourist destinations,is back on the agenda ahead of the state election.

  • byAnne Hyland
Major tournaments to tee-up in the bush after government’s golf prizemoney boost

Major tournaments to tee-up in the bush after government’s golf prizemoney boost

The state government has announced a landmark deal to take a suite of tournaments,including the NSW Open,out of Sydney to regional centres.

  • byAdam Pengilly
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War of words erupts between Opus Dei schools and the ABC

War of words erupts between Opus Dei schools and the ABC

NSW’s education authority is investigating Sydney schools linked to Opus Dei after allegations the schools deviated from the state curriculum.

  • byAlexandra Smith andLucy Carroll
NSW government will increase casino tax to fund services in hard-hit communities

NSW government will increase casino tax to fund services in hard-hit communities

The state government is planning to increase gambling taxes for casinos and will use the money to channel $364 million to the communities worst hit by the pandemic,bushfires and floods.

  • byLucy Cormack
NSW best state in Australia for renewable energy,report finds

NSW best state in Australia for renewable energy,report finds

Australia has been making big improvements in renewable energy,according to an annual scorecard from WWF Australia.

  • byLaura Chung
Health hubs provide vital relief for severe menopause sufferers

Health hubs provide vital relief for severe menopause sufferers

Dedicated menopause health hubs will offer much-needed treatment for women who experience significant symptoms such as pain and bone density loss.

  • byKate Aubusson
NSW recycling scheme to expand to include wine and spirit bottles

NSW recycling scheme to expand to include wine and spirit bottles

The state government announced on Saturday it would expand its container deposit scheme to include wine,spirits and “larger containers”.

  • bySally Rawsthorne