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MEDIA ALERT ***EMBARGOED BRIEFING*** FOR PLANNING PURPOSES Rental Affordability Index shows regional NSW in deep rental crisis A fresh penetrating snapshot of rental affordability in regional NSW reveals the state is one of the least affordable places to rent in the country, making life harder on people on low incomes and key workers. … Continued
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MEDIA ALERT ***EMBARGOED BRIEFING*** FOR PLANNING PURPOSES Rental Affordability Index shows regional NSW in deep rental crisis A fresh penetrating snapshot of rental affordability in regional NSW reveals the state is one of the least affordable places to rent in the country, and is officially less affordable than Sydney. Journalists covering regional NSW … Continued
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A new independent review has been released by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) looking at the water monitoring programs of the Cadia Valley Operations gold mine. The review was commissioned by the EPA and conducted by environmental consultants Hydrobiology, who analysed over 10 years of monitoring data provided by Cadia Valley Operations from the … Continued
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The Justice Reform Initiative welcomes the news of the establishment of a new NSW Select Committee on Youth Justice — a significant step toward addressing the underlying drivers of youth offending and strengthening community safety across the state. The motion, carried with cross-party support, was introduced by the Shadow Minister for Youth Justice the Hon. … Continued
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Key Facts: CCAA Chief Executive Michael Kilgariff confirms construction materials sector is ready to supply essential components for housing development Shorter distances between raw materials and growth areas will help reduce transport costs and building material prices Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) congratulates NSW Premier Chris Minns and Opposition Leader Mark Speakman for their … Continued
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Key Facts: There will be a press conference to discuss the response to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment (Residential Facilities) Bill 2025 When: Today 11.15am Where: Tree of Knowledge, behind NSW Parliament Eighteen of New South Wales’ most respected medical, legal, and seniors’ rights organisations have issued a joint statement condemning proposed legislation that would … Continued
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The Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) has called on the NSW Premier to properly fund a dedicated LGBTIQA+ community legal service, warning that LGBTIQA+ people are being left behind compared to other states. ICLC CEO Katie Green said the Centre has been providing specialist legal support to LGBTIQA+ people for more than four decades, but … Continued
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Soilco Pty Ltd has been fined $30,000 after taking in more than 12,000 tonnes of mulch and garden waste above its approved annual waste limit at its Longreach composting facility. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) investigated the breach after the Wogamia Road facility self-reported the non-compliance and confirmed an exceedance of its 98,000-tonne annual … Continued
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Friday, 7 November 2025 Lawyers a bulwark for the vulnerable in flawed system Solicitors provide often indispensable support to injured workers as they attempt to navigate a complex and flawed compensation system. President of the Law Society of NSW Jennifer Ball said the targeting of lawyers in the debate over the NSW workers compensation … Continued
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The Justice Reform Initiative welcomes the NSW Government’s announcement of $23 million to increase support for bail supervision, intensive case management, and early intervention and diversion of children and young people in regional communities. While the commitment to community-based solutions is a significant and positive step, the scale of this investment must be kept in … Continued
