News in brief – NSW again pushes for GST increase
NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian continued to push for an increase in the GST today at a meeting of state and federal treasurers in Sydney.
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Online threats disrupt learning at UNSW
Recent online threats to the students of the University of New South Wales have forced the uni administration to introduce extra security.
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Anti-Poverty Week: Foodbank’s Big Breakfast
Foodbank today hosted a big breakfast for those in need at Wynyard Park, Sydney, to mark the end of Anti-Poverty Week.
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Customers call for legalisation of Uber service
Uber has thanked thousands of Sydney supporters who have praised its ride share service through submissions made to the NSW Point to Point Transport Taskforce.
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Anti-Poverty Week: Lining up for Clothesline
Sydney-based clothing charity Clothesline is seeing a growing demand for its services in the city and Western Suburbs.
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News in brief – Summit to share information on terror threat
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is hosting a national summit in Canberra today to tackle the threat of terrorism.
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Victoria experiences early spring heatwave
Victoria’s sweltering spring continued with temperatures set to reach a scorching 34 degrees in Melbourne today, raising fears of further bushfires in the north of the state.
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Melbourne city loop receives reception
Melbourne’s Metro train commuters are relieved the wait for mobile phone coverage in the city loop is finally over.
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News in brief – NSW Govt unveils $60m domestic violence plan
The Baird government has targeted domestic violence with a $60m package to prevent abuse and minimise reoffending.
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