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Record fine issued over worker’s woodchipper death

A tree removal company has been fined more than $2 million over the death of a worker who was killed when using a defective woodchipping machine. The penalty is the …

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Twitter has ‘dropped the ball’ on tackling online hate

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says Twitter has “dropped the ball” on tackling online hate and has issued a legal notice to the social media giant demanding an explanation about what it is doing …

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Tough penalties for abusing, assaulting retail workers

Unions and business groups have welcomed tougher penalties for customers who verbally abuse or assault retail workers in NSW, with new offences providing jail terms up to 11 years for …

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NSW budget update flags tough choices amid record debt

With historic debt putting pressure on the NSW budget, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey is preparing to deliver an economic statement on the state’s finances. After coming to office in March, Labor …

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Three charged over alleged $1.5m immigration fraud

Three people have been charged with defrauding a woman of $1.5 million as part of an immigration scam in Sydney’s north. Detectives began investigating in February 2021, following reports a …

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Temperatures soar as heatwave hits NSW

Sydney is set to experience its hottest day in two years with temperatures soaring to 38 degrees in the city as a heatwave bears down on NSW. Fire authorities are …

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Holiday plans for Australians up in air as costs spiral

The rising cost of living could force many Australians to abandon their summer holiday getaway, just as the nation is set to enjoy its first festive season in years free …

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