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Decade-high overdose deaths a 'preventable crisis'

Decade-high overdose deaths a 'preventable crisis'

Health advocates warn a state is facing a preventable crisis after drug overdose deaths, driven in part by illicit drugs, reached a 10-year high.

'We're open', but tourists scared off by algal bloom

'We're open', but tourists scared off by algal bloom

'We're open', but tourists scared off by algal bloom

'We're open', but tourists scared off by algal bloom

Tourism operators are seeing visitor numbers plummet as reports of a devastating algal bloom spread, with misconceptions it is affecting the entire coastline.

Cover-up claims over 'forever chemicals' in tap water

Cover-up claims over 'forever chemicals' in tap water

Cover-up claims over 'forever chemicals' in tap water

Cover-up claims over 'forever chemicals' in tap water

More types of so-called "forever chemicals" have been detected in drinking water as scientists grapple with finding and removing them from the environment.

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'Post and boast' laws 'threaten' free speech: activists

'Post and boast' laws 'threaten' free speech: activists

Activists are concerned one state's proposed laws to deter the glorification of illegal activity on social media could impede the right to protest peacefully.

Premier open to compromises to maintain minority power

Premier open to compromises to maintain minority power

The state Liberal and Labor parties have ramped up efforts to try to form minority government, as the clock counts down on parliament's return.

'World cannot wait': Australia to recognise Palestine

'World cannot wait': Australia to recognise Palestine

Australia will follow allies in formally recognising Palestinian statehood amid mounting pressure to take action on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Pet guinea pigs kill and cook claim sparks prison probe

Pet guinea pigs kill and cook claim sparks prison probe

Guinea pigs taken from an animal shelter have allegedly been eaten by inmates at a prison, with a premier saying he is appalled by the allegations.

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Premier doubles down as Folbigg slams 'unfair' $2m deal

Premier doubles down as Folbigg slams 'unfair' $2m deal

Premier doubles down as Folbigg slams 'unfair' $2m deal

Premier doubles down as Folbigg slams 'unfair' $2m deal

The NSW premier is not budging on a $2 million compensation offer to wrongfully jailed mother Kathleen Folbigg after she described it as "a slap in the face".

Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost

Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost

Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost

Rebooted plastic scheme could hike groceries cost

Consumers could face higher prices for goods wrapped in soft plastic as plans for a much-anticipated recycling scheme are revealed.

Cop who tasered grandmother drops bid to get job back

Cop who tasered grandmother drops bid to get job back

Cop who tasered grandmother drops bid to get job back

Cop who tasered grandmother drops bid to get job back

A police officer who was suspended after killing a 95-year-old aged care resident won't push ahead to don his blue uniform again.

Hope new images will crack cold case 50 years on

Hope new images will crack cold case 50 years on

Hope new images will crack cold case 50 years on

Hope new images will crack cold case 50 years on

A woman has waited more than 50 years for her attacker to be brought to justice, as police release new images in a bid find him and solve the case.

Apology over slow response to algal bloom crisis

Apology over slow response to algal bloom crisis

Apology over slow response to algal bloom crisis

Apology over slow response to algal bloom crisis

It's hoped a $28 million funding package will help resolve an unprecedented environmentally disastrous algal bloom that's killing thousands of sea creatures.

Fair go or no go? Aussie workers face 'class ceiling'

Fair go or no go? Aussie workers face 'class ceiling'

Fair go or no go? Aussie workers face 'class ceiling'

Fair go or no go? Aussie workers face 'class ceiling'

People from disadvantaged backgrounds are often denied the chance to get ahead at work, despite Australia frequently being touted as a classless society.

Body discovered after Pacific Motorway pile up

Body discovered after Pacific Motorway pile up

Body discovered after Pacific Motorway pile up

Body discovered after Pacific Motorway pile up

Trucks were ordered to park up after the busy Pacific Motorway was closed and lighter vehicles detoured following a deadly crash near Brunswick Heads.

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Rates take back seat to affordability for home buyers

Interest rates might be weighing less on Australians' decision to buy or sell a property, with affordability now ranked as the leading influence.

Folbigg review push as $2m 'plucked out of the air'

Mystery surrounds the calculation of a $2 million offer to compensate Kathleen Folbigg for 20 years of wrongful imprisonment, prompting calls for more scrutiny.

'Red line' warning against Israel's Gaza takeover plan

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is warning Israel not to go down the path of taking over Gaza, which she says will worsen the humanitarian catastrophe there.

'Not good enough': thousands of DV calls go unanswered

Thousands of women have abandoned their calls to a domestic violence helpline after they went unanswered, with a state minister saying it is "not good enough".

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'Disgraceful' sex offender MP resigns parliament seat

Jailed MP Gareth Ward has resigned after being convicted of sex offences as former parliamentary colleagues prepared to vote on his expulsion.

Activists arrested as students strike for Palestine

Pro-Palestine protesters have been arrested as students took to the streets and blocked a major city intersection to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Wrongly convicted Folbigg 'failed again' by $2m offer

A payment offered to Kathleen Folbigg after she was wrongfully convicted of killing her children and jailed for decades has been savaged by her supporters.

Police confusing victim with abuser, family workers say

Officers responding to family violence see victims as perpetrators, downplay incidents and discriminate against marginalised groups, an advocacy group claims.

Body found as continued flooding prompts evacuations

Police have made a grim discovery in the search for a missing woman who attempted to drive through floodwaters during heavy rain in NSW.

'Disturbing evolution': opioid-laced vape liquid seized

An Australian-first arrest was triggered after vape liquid laced with a dangerous and highly addictive synthetic opioid was marketed to hundreds of buyers.

Watchdog says tech giants still failing on child abuse

Justice advocates say tech giants had three years to better protect children but still have not implemented resources to stop crimes against kids.

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