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- 1NSW launches new service to support sexual assault victims seeking justice▼Shannon felt a 'sense of doom' as she sought justice for sexual assault. A new NSW program hopes to alleviate that https
A woman named Shannon has described feeling a 'sense of doom' while pursuing justice after a sexual assault, in comments tied to the launch of a new NSW service for victim-survivors. The program in New South Wales, Australia, aims to ease the trauma of navigating the justice system. The Guardian's report has drawn attention to gaps in support for survivors.
- 2New South Wales trials battery models to extend solar benefits●Australia’s NSW trials property-level and community battery models to extend solar benefits
Australia's New South Wales has launched trials of property-level and community battery models aimed at extending the benefits of rooftop solar to more households. The schemes will test how stored solar energy can be shared, easing grid pressure and lowering costs. The state is a leader in household solar uptake, making storage a key next step in its energy transition.
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Drivers in New South Wales are being warned that the state's AI-powered road cameras, installed to detect seatbelt and mobile phone offences, could issue fines of hundreds of dollars in cases as mundane as sitting on or leaning against a pillow while driving. Local outlets report the cameras interpret obscured seatbelts as violations, prompting concern that ordinary passengers could be penalised unfairly.
- 4NSW moves against AI-doctored rental listings●NSW cracking down on rental slop listings. https://www. theguardian.com/australia-news /2026/sep/26/nsw-crackdown-on-ai-
New South Wales is cracking down on 'rental slop' — rental property listings altered with artificial intelligence to hide flaws like damaged walls. The crackdown targets AI-doctored real estate photos, a growing complaint among renters amid a tight housing market. Commenters welcomed the move, saying misleading listing images have become widespread in the state's competitive rental market.
- 5Police hunt driver who fatally reversed into 73yo man in Bega●Police hunt driver who fatally reversed into 73yo man after argument By Adriane Reardon Officers are asking for the publ
Police in Bega, New South Wales, are searching for a female driver accused of fatally reversing into a 73-year-old man following an argument, then fleeing the scene. Officers are appealing to the public for help locating the driver and the vehicle involved as the hit-and-run investigation continues.