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Starting June 1, specially trained pharmacists in New South Wales can prescribe birth control pills to new patients, making healthcare more accessible. The first 5,000 consultations will be completely free.
A farmer who grew up with transmission lines is stepping forward to support a controversial renewable energy project, offering his 4,000-hectare property to help power Australia's future. Craig McIntosh's decision could help connect renewable energy zones between Victoria and New South Wales.
Nearly one million students and pensioners in New South Wales can soon tap their credit cards and phones on public transport, ditching physical Opal cards for good. The digital upgrade makes it easier to claim discounts and free rides when hitting weekly fare caps.
A massive solar and battery project in rural New South Wales just cleared its final hurdle, bringing Australia one giant leap closer to clean energy independence. The 800-megawatt installation will create 400 construction jobs while strengthening the power grid for decades to come.
Australia's New South Wales is moving forward with nine massive battery projects that will keep the power grid stable as the state transitions to renewable energy. The innovative approach lets the grid operator tap into privately owned batteries instead of building expensive new infrastructure.
High schoolers in coastal New South Wales will walk and bike to school for the first time in three decades after discovering a traffic ban was never legally enforceable. The misunderstanding kept Carroll College students off sidewalks since 1994.
A mother who nearly lost her third child to foster care found help through an Aboriginal support program that's now getting a massive expansion. New South Wales is investing $350 million to help more than 4,000 at-risk Indigenous families stay together.
A critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle covered in barnacles made a full recovery after three months of care in New South Wales. Beare, named after the beach where he was found, could now live for decades more in the wild.
New South Wales is searching for investors to build a second major film studio in Western Sydney, opening doors for local filmmakers squeezed out by Hollywood blockbusters. The move could transform the region into a global production hub while giving homegrown talent room to shine.
New South Wales just endorsed 14 renewable energy projects worth $34 billion, fast-tracking Australia's transition to clean power. The move will create thousands of jobs while making electricity more reliable and affordable across the state.
New South Wales just greenlit 16 major projects worth $22 billion through a new fast-track system designed to speed up clean energy development. Fourteen renewable energy projects including wind farms, solar plants, and battery storage systems will now get streamlined government support to power the state's energy future. #
After six months without significant rainfall, drought-stricken farmers across southern New South Wales received up to 145mm of rain, filling empty dams and breathing new life into parched pastures. The soaking rains have pulled fingers away from the panic button for producers who were beginning to sell off their livestock.
A New South Wales chef is purchasing entire cattle carcasses instead of just prime cuts, turning overlooked meat into creative dishes while slashing waste. The approach saves money, supports local farmers, and proves that sustainable eating can be delicious.
New South Wales just fast-tracked two massive pumped hydro projects that will store renewable energy for up to 16 hours, helping Australia move beyond coal power. Together, they'll generate enough electricity to power every home in Perth during peak demand.
New South Wales just launched groundbreaking legislation to revive its struggling live music scene, making it easier and cheaper for venues to host concerts for teenagers. After years of restrictive laws that drove talent to other cities, the state is betting big on bringing music back to all ages.
A baby western quoll discovered in outback New South Wales is likely the first born in the wild there in more than a century. The find proves a bold conservation program is working to bring the species back from extinction.
After three years of advocacy by abuse survivors, New South Wales is set to become the first state in Australia to completely ban criminals from using "good character" references to reduce their sentences. The groundbreaking reform means victims will no longer have to sit in court hearing their abusers described as "good people."
After two young professionals tragically drowned during a weekend getaway in New South Wales, their communities rallied to raise over $155,000 in days to support grieving families. The outpouring reflects the power of community support during unimaginable loss.
As temperatures hit 44°C across inland New South Wales, farmers are getting creative to protect their animals and crops. From clay-based sunscreen for grapes to midnight livestock sales, Australian agriculture is adapting to extreme heat.
Dame Marie Bashir, who broke barriers as New South Wales' first female governor and spent decades championing mental health care, has died at 95. Her extraordinary life touched thousands through her work in psychiatry, advocacy for marginalized communities, and unwavering commitment to treating everyone with dignity.
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