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Origin boss backs Eraring to stop blackouts as states go nuclear on Dutton plan

Origin boss backs Eraring to stop blackouts as states go nuclear on Dutton plan

As news of the deal to prolong the life of the Eraring power station broke, state governments lined up to oppose nuclear energy.

  • by Nick Toscano and Mike Foley

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The Eraring bill will max out at $450 million. It’ll be much worse if the lights go out
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The Eraring bill will max out at $450 million. It’ll be much worse if the lights go out

The deal struck with Origin Energy is far more palatable than most expected. But it is not without risk.

  • by Alexandra Smith
Latham tweet ‘offensive, crass, vulgar’ but not defamatory, court told

Latham tweet ‘offensive, crass, vulgar’ but not defamatory, court told

The former NSW One Nation leader is defending a defamation action brought against him by Sydney MP Alex Greenwich over an offensive and graphic tweet.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn
NSW government throws Eraring power station a lifeline until 2027
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NSW government throws Eraring power station a lifeline until 2027

Australia’s largest coal-fired power station will continue operating for another three years.

  • by Alexandra Smith and Michael McGowan
V’landys says he will have final say on turning Rosehill Racecourse into housing
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V’landys says he will have final say on turning Rosehill Racecourse into housing

Powerful racing boss Peter V’landys says there is “no conspiracy” over his connection to the plan to turn the racetrack into a “mini-city” of 25,000 new homes.

  • by Michael McGowan
Latham’s comments triggered death threats against Sydney MP, court told

Latham’s comments triggered death threats against Sydney MP, court told

Sydney MP Alex Greenwich is suing the former NSW One Nation leader for defamation over a tweet that plays on offensive stereotypes about gay men, a court heard.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn
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Boy racks up $1047 fine in one day for riding without a helmet

Boy racks up $1047 fine in one day for riding without a helmet

Some children are racking up tens of thousands of dollars in fines before they turn 18, prompting key legal services to call on NSW to scrap fines for minors.

  • by Jordan Baker and Nigel Gladstone
Last week, no one wanted to spend money on Leichhardt Oval. Suddenly, everyone does

Last week, no one wanted to spend money on Leichhardt Oval. Suddenly, everyone does

The Minns government has acknowledged that circumstances have changed around a much-needed upgrade of Leichhardt Oval.

  • by Alexandra Smith, Michael McGowan and Adam Pengilly
Three-year pay offer put to 400,000 NSW public sector workers

Three-year pay offer put to 400,000 NSW public sector workers

Essential workers, including police and nurses, have been offered 10.5 per cent over the next three years, which the Minns government argues outpaces forecast inflation.

  • by Matt O'Sullivan
Conflict whisperer: This man knows when you’re angry and how to stop it ruining a night out

Conflict whisperer: This man knows when you’re angry and how to stop it ruining a night out

Security expert Scott Taylor said pride and ego as well as alcohol and drugs drive the aggression that night-time venue operators want to stamp out.

  • by Andrew Taylor
‘My family is suffering a terrible loss because of cracks in the mental health system’
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‘My family is suffering a terrible loss because of cracks in the mental health system’

A grieving mother is calling for the state government to do more, after a new review estimated 58,000 people with severe mental health needs miss out on care.

  • by Mary Ward