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NSW government paid for homeless man to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering housing

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

Local council and state government attempting to move on residents living in an encampment by the river in Wagga Wagga Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government paid for a homeless man in Wagga Wagga…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:00:43 UTC.

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