An emergency council called “Hawk” will be established to respond to catastrophes as the NSW government reveals it may cost a staggering $3 billion to buy back and swap flood-impacted properties.

Punters suspected of money laundering would be banned from all pubs and clubs under a raft of options being considered by the NSW Crime Commission to clean up the industry.

The premium you now have to pay to buy a home in the catchment areas of Sydney’s best schools means it could actually be cheaper to send them to private school ­instead.

The state’s liquor and gaming boss has asked authorities to ramp up police school visits so young people can learn how to behave when they turn 18 and hit pubs and bars.

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