The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Sydney trains could stop for four days if no compromise

An escalating dispute between the rail union and the NSW government could lead to train services being suspended for four days, including major weekend events.

AAP · Nov 19, 2024

Star Aussie music duo's case against managers grounded

Star siblings Angus and Julia Stone have suffered a loss in a NSW court, which ruled their claims should be heard in London instead.

AAP · Nov 19, 2024

Half of mental health specialists quit 'broken' system

Almost half of NSW's staff specialist psychiatrists have penned resignation letters, citing immense pressure due to understaffing.

AAP · Nov 19, 2024

NSW government to cut off public access to Newcastle harbour ahead of peaceful climate protest

Rising Tide activist group condemns ‘abuse of power’ but government says protests must consider ‘reasonable’ community impact

The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2024

A 95-year-old woman died after being tasered in a NSW aged care home. Was it manslaughter?

Police bodycam footage of Clare Nowland moving slowly with the help of a walking frame has been played at the trial of Sen Const Kristian White

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2024

Winning designs: the terraces and apartments designed to fast-track NSW housing

State’s housing pattern book, launching in 2025, seeks to cut red tape and reduce development application times with pre-approved designs

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2024

Panel to let housing developers bypass council scrutiny

Large-scale housing proposals will be allowed to avoid council as Australia's most expensive housing market gets worse under decade-low approvals.

AAP · Nov 15, 2024

Kristian White said ‘I’ve had a look and, supposedly, we aren’t meant to tase elderly people’, court hears

NSW senior constable on trial for manslaughter of Clare Nowland hadn’t been trained on ‘exceptional circumstances’ when Taser should not be used, trial told

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2024

Fiery tobacco turf wars spill across state border

A ram raid and arson attacks on tobacconists have lawmakers worried that Victoria's tobacco wars are spreading beyond the state's borders.

AAP · Nov 15, 2024

Cancer while pregnant is rare, but is becoming more common. Here’s what researchers think is behind the rise

Former winner of TV show Alone Australia Gina Chick was diagnosed with breast cancer just days after finding out she was pregnant. She describes in her recent book her experience with chemotherapy and what followed.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024