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Healthcare workers in NSW now have a new tool to identify and help the estimated 16,400 people trapped in modern slavery. The guide was created with input from survivors who say doctors could have helped them escape years earlier.
A woman who represented herself in court won over $460,000 after facing down the man who sexually abused her as a child 40 years ago. Legal experts are calling her victory "extraordinary" and rare.
Over 6,500 people are backing a plan to let pets ride NSW trains in designated carriages, making public transport accessible for more residents. The two-year trial would follow Victoria's successful model.
A colony of critically endangered Darling River snails, feared extinct for decades, has been discovered 700 kilometers upstream in a weir near Walgett, NSW. The discovery offers hope that human-made structures once blamed for their decline might now be saving them.
After losing his son, Jeff Tougher has spoken with over 1,000 paramedics across NSW and sparked a movement for frontline worker protections. His advocacy is opening conversations that were once kept silent.
A school principal who was forced to step down has won his court case after a judge ruled he didn't receive fair treatment during the investigation. The ruling opens the door for him to return to his role leading a regional NSW school.
Hundreds of thousands of medical cannabis patients in New South Wales can soon drive legally without fear of losing their license. The new law sets a safe THC limit and offers training instead of automatic penalties.
After an 11-week highway closure turned bustling mountain villages into ghost towns, the NSW government just delivered a $3.5 million lifeline to struggling businesses. Small businesses that lost 40% of their trade will receive $10,000 grants while repairs continue on the historic 1830s bridge.
The beloved XPT train is back on NSW tracks after a major refurbishment, sporting its original 1980s "candy stripe" paint job that has rail fans and commuters celebrating. After a year off for upgrades, the iconic express service is helping travelers save money during the fuel crisis.
A routine fence check turned into a life-saving discovery when a farmer found a 54-year-old man who'd survived three days stranded in a creek after his car rolled off the road. Despite dehydration, hypothermia, and injuries, the man held on until help arrived.
New research finds that every dollar invested in libraries generates four times the value in community benefits. For one Chilean family, their local Sydney library became the bridge to a new life in Australia.