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Wikipedia editor Shoryudotcom expanded the Defqon.1 festival article with detailed history of the Australian edition, including research from 2019 NSW coroner's findings and subsequent licensing law changes. Efforts include documentation of the 2018 edition and event cancellations.
The New South Wales government announced on September 1 that it will provide a permanent drug checking service at up to 15 music festivals per year, beginning in October 2026. Pill testing will resume as an ongoing feature across NSW.
On 2026-09-21, NSW Greens MLC Sue Higginson referred Premier Chris Minns to the state police watchdog over allegations that he pressured NSW Police to use excessive force against protesters.
On 2026-09-21, NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley announced plans to introduce "commonsense" reforms governing how sexual assault complainants testify in court. The reforms were to be introduced in state parliament on Tuesday.
Dallas McInerney, chief executive of Catholic Schools NSW, was dismissed on 21 August 2026 after appearing before an Independent Commission Against Corruption inquiry investigating alleged illegal donations from schools to lobbying companies. The board said it had lost confidence in his ability to lead the organisation.
NSW Minister for Education fails to respect the independence of the an independent committee. com/pub/deepcutn...
The NSW Liberal Party faces scrutiny in the ICAC investigation named Operation Rosny, which is beginning eight weeks of public hearings. A main figure in the probe is expected to be notably absent.
A new water recycling plant in Central New South Wales has been activated with technology that processes water 16 times more efficiently than existing systems, according to its inventor. The facility represents the first deployment of this Australian-developed recycling technology in the region.
A person died in a house fire at Kiama on NSW's south coast. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
Eighteen-year-old Lily Hooper was found dead in Nattai National Park on 2026-08-20 after eight days missing in the NSW Southern Highlands. Police initially issued conflicting messages about her being found alive, causing 20 minutes of confusion for her family before authorities clarified the miscommunication.
Australia's Independent Commission Against Corruption began hearings on 26 July 2026 investigating connections between Liberal Party operatives and fugitive property developer Jean Nassif. The inquiry, Operation Rosny, has examined five Liberal MPs allegedly involved in a factional deal and links to multiple councils and Catholic Schools NSW.
Peter V'landys resigned as Racing NSW boss on September 23, 2026, to assume the role of National Rugby League executive chairman. The move solidified his grip on Australian rugby league governance.
Fugitive property developer Jean Nassif testified before NSW's corruption watchdog (ICAC) on 13–15 September 2026 via video link from Lebanon, where he is on the run. Nassif appeared despite his company being in liquidation and an arrest warrant outstanding; his testimony continued over two days.
A New South Wales man was charged on 24 September 2026 following a police investigation into alleged cryptocurrency use to purchase child abuse material. The investigation connected crypto transactions to illegal content acquisition.
Robert Assaf, co-founder of the NSW Reformers, a secretive sub-faction within the NSW Liberal Party, appeared for his fourth day of hearings at the ICAC corruption inquiry. Assaf told the inquiry he did not believe the law governing political fundraising applied to their faction.
NSW ICAC's Operation Rosny has investigated a right-wing faction within the NSW Liberal Party, described as 'loyal foot soldiers' attempting to reshape the party's direction as of September 5, 2026.
Larvotto Resources announced on September 7, 2026, that its Hillgrove mine in New South Wales struck 62.6 grams per tonne of gold equivalent with significant tungsten mineralization at the Clarks Gully prospect. The find represents an extension of the company's resource base.
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