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'Extremely concerning': state urged to ban junk food advertising
A new study shows children who catch the bus or train to school are exposed to 4.5 ads spruiking junk food per trip.
- by Esther Han
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Berejiklian rules out deal with Shooters Party to hold power
The Premier says the Liberals will not accept the minority party's support to form government, and has pressured Labor to reveal its hand.
- by Alexandra Smith & Matt O'Sullivan
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New minister for public spaces to protect NSW's state-owned land
NSW will have a minister for public spaces, who will identify and protect government-owned land for public space.
- by Alexandra Smith
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'They're my policies': Mark Latham's return from political wilderness
The prime ministerial aspirant turned Labor Party pariah is likely to wield a crucial vote on contentious social issues in the next NSW Parliament.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Social Scene: Justin Hemmes and ex all smiles at Ottolenghi lunch
Sydney's bar king was "relaxed" sitting next to his former partner Kate Fowler at a lunch with Yotam Ottolenghi.
- by Lucy Manly
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Premier promises to get tough on corrupt politicians
The Berejiklian government has promised to set up a specialised unit to prosecute corrupt politicians and will tighten disclosure rules for MPs and foreign-controlled entities.
- by Lisa Visentin
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'Very substantial': Government acquires land for new Sydney hospital
Listed as a priority growth area, the north-west’s population is expected to soar to 250,000 over the next 10 years.
- by Esther Han
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Renegade independents eye western Sydney seats
High profile Fairfield mayor and former ALP member Frank Carbone is likely to run as an independent in the election.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Bob Brown held talks with Greens MPs about splitting from the party
As a group of Greens MPs contemplated splitting from the party last year, Bob Brown encouraged them to stay the course.
- by Lisa Visentin
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NSW parties pledge more lollipop supervisors, cash for P&Cs, a new school hall
In a third day of education policy announcements, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Opposition Leader Michael Daley were back out there making promises.
- by Esther Han
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The one conversation Kerry wishes she'd had with dad to save his life
Heart Foundation NSW CEO Kerry Doyle wishes she'd spoken with her dad after his first heart attack, as it could have saved his life.
- by Esther Han