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1. More homes in four Gwynneville blocks gets council's thumbs up

   Council has approved more homes in four Gwynneville blocks in response to the housing crisis. One councillor said the decision 'absolutely responds to the reality of the housing crisis'.

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2. High school friend given leg up for senior job at UOW, ICAC inquiry hears

   An ICAC inquiry has heard that a high school friend was given a leg up for a senior job at UOW. A witness struggled with her recall about conflicts of interest.

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3. Woman's chance to become a mum shattered as Warrawong fire destroys IVF drugs

   A Warrawong woman lost her chance to become a mum when a fire destroyed her IVF drugs. Everything not burnt has to be thrown out.

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4. This disability support worker says pay changes will make a big difference to her family

   A disability support worker says pay changes will make a big difference to her family after a 'loophole' meant some NDIS workers were paid at a lower rate.

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5. These are the Illawarra and South Coast beaches that will get great shark-spotting drone coverage

   Illawarra and South Coast beaches will get expanded drone surveillance under the NSW government's shark management program.

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