Wales

The New South Wales Government is investing $38 million in developing programs to prevent family and domestic violence in schools and communities

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A new strategy to reduce family and domestic violence is to be introduced in schools, community groups and workplaces in an Australian state. The aim is to change attitudes and behaviours through primary prevention programs. The New South Wales Government has allocated $38 million to develop new initiatives for early learning centres, schools, sporting clubs, … Read more

Former cricket star Michael Jonathon Slater suggests moving to rehabilitation clinic in New South Wales in bail application

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Disgraced former Australian cricket star Michael Slater has proposed moving to another state to undergo rehabilitation treatment as he faces a string of domestic violence-related offences, a court has heard. Mr Slater, a former Test cricketer and commentator, is accused of assaulting and choking a woman during the alleged violent tirade, which lasted several months, … Read more

Liberal leaders in New South Wales fear a faux pas in the local elections will damage their party's chances in the federal election

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Angry members of the New South Wales Liberal Party fear the state executive's “unforgivable” local election mistake, which barred Liberal candidates from standing in up to 12 local councils, could be a harbinger of further missteps as the party prepares for the federal election in early 2025. On Wednesday, it was revealed that the Secretary … Read more

Australia's oldest Holden museum is experiencing a second life in New South Wales

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The National Holden Motor Museum has found a new home in New South Wales and has become an integral part of the Bunker Gallery in Coffs Harbour. The National Holden Motor Museum originally opened in Bayswater, Victoria in 1984 and moved to Echuca in 1993. Earlier this year it closed its doors and its contents … Read more

Experts say the New South Wales government's push for office work will “naturally have an impact” on other industries

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Experts say the decision to send New South Wales public servants back to the office will “naturally have an impact” on the average worker. On Monday, the New South Wales Premier's Department issued a directive to send civil servants back to the office, although it is unclear exactly how many days they will have to … Read more

U-turn on fare subsidies for key coastal bus routes in New South Wales

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NSW's coastal communities will be spared a drastic increase in bus fares while authorities work on a broader overhaul of subsidies for key routes. The existing $2.50 reduced fare will remain on journeys between Eden and Bomaderry on the south coast and between Lismore and Tweed Heads on the north coast, reversing a government plan … Read more

After the discovery of the remains of a father in New South Wales, he calls for tougher action against crocodile feeding

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Following the death of a doctor in the state of New South Wales, there were calls for higher fines for feeding crocodiles. David Hogbin was near a riverbank of the Annan River near Cooktown in far north Queensland on August 3 when he fell into the river.