Tag: NSW
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NSW Urges Rethink on Capital Gains Tax Discount for Housing
NSW Pushes for Tax Reform to Address Housing Affordability The New South Wales government is pressing for a federal rethink of the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, arguing that generous rules have contributed to higher property prices and made housing less affordable for first-time buyers. In a sector where affordability gaps are widening, NSW Treasury…
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NSW Councils Won’t Tolerate Illegal Prayer Halls: New Powers Proposed
Overview: What the proposed reforms aim to achieve The New South Wales government has unveiled proposed legislation that would empower local councils to shut down premises described as hosting hate preachers or engaging in activities that threaten public safety. The draft reforms seek to strike a balance between protecting religious freedom and safeguarding communities from…
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NSW Councils Win More Power to Shut Down Illegal Prayer Halls: What Changes Mean for Communities
Context: A shift in local oversight of places of worship The New South Wales government has unveiled proposed legislation aimed at granting councils expanded authority to shut down premises that host hate preachers or extremist content. The plan, framed as a public safety and community protection measure, would require consultation between places of worship and…
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Six Hospitalised After Multi-Car Crash on Picton Road Near Wollongong
Overview of the incident A serious traffic crash involving a truck and multiple cars has left six people in hospital and caused significant disruption on a major road north of Wollongong, NSW. The collision occurred on Picton Road at Cataract, just after midday, and emergency services were on the scene quickly to assist the injured…
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Six people hospitalised after multi-car crash on Picton Road near Wollongong
Overview of the incident A serious road crash near Wollongong has left six people in hospital after a collision involving a truck and multiple cars on Picton Road at Cataract, north of the NSW city. The incident occurred shortly after midday, prompting a large emergency response and the temporary closure of a major route for…
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Six Injured in Multi-Car Crash on Picton Road Near Wollongong
Overview of the incident A serious multi-vehicle crash on Picton Road at Cataract, north of the NSW city of Wollongong, left six people in hospital and closed a major stretch of road. The accident involved five cars and a truck and occurred just after midday, prompting a rapid emergency response from NSW Ambulance and other…
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Surf lifesavers call for rethink of key safety message after NSW drownings
Concerns over the effectiveness of current beach safety messaging Surf lifesavers in New South Wales are calling for a major rethink of the state’s core beach safety messages after a string of drownings turned the holiday season into a time of tragedy by the ocean. With at least five confirmed deaths since New Year’s Eve…
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Surf Lifesavers Urge Rethink of Beach Safety Messages After NSW Drownings
Calls for a new approach to beach safety messaging Surf lifesavers across New South Wales say the standard safety warnings repeatedly broadcast at beaches may not be cutting through the noise or changing behavior. With at least five drownings at NSW beaches since New Year’s Eve and searches continuing for two others, lifeguard groups are…
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Owner of NSW property speaks after Sajid and Naveed Akram allegedly trained gunmen
Background: Allegations about a rural NSW property A property owner in New South Wales is speaking out amid ongoing police inquiries into allegations that Sajid and Naveed Akram trained gunmen at a nearby family farm. The claims, which have sparked concern in local communities, center on a rural property known locally as Jimmy’s farm, where…
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Surf Lifesavers Push Rethink of Beach Safety Messaging After NSW Drownings
New Warning Signals from Surf Lifesavers Surfers, families, and coastal communities in New South Wales are facing a sobering reminder: traditional beach safety messages may not be reaching those most at risk. With at least five drownings recorded at NSW beaches since New Year’s Eve and searches continuing for two others, lifesavers are calling for…