The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

NSW discover the 'next Smith, Warner' in win over Bulls

NSW have ended their Sheffield Shield season on a high, Ollie Davies a standout as they defeated Queensland by five wickets to snare third spot on the table.

AAP · Mar 14, 2024

PM denies 'favourites' in under-fire GST carve-up

A GST carve-up system lambasted by a state treasurer as "absurd" does not play favourites despite repeat claims of unfairness, the prime minister insists.

AAP · Mar 14, 2024

Littering, asbestos fines to double in major crackdown

An asbestos crisis across Sydney has highlighted the urgent need for tighter environmental protection laws.

AAP · Mar 13, 2024

Ex-Abbott minister hits out at 'ridiculous MDMA ban'

Andrew Robb, who served as trade minister in the Abbott government, says it beggars belief that NSW has created such tight restrictions on medicinal MDMA.

AAP · Mar 13, 2024

NSW 'won't rest' until it receives fair federal share

NSW will be the last state standing in talks with the Commonwealth for more funding for health and education after a GST shock, its treasurer says.

AAP · Mar 13, 2024

'It will save lives': Jail threat for gay 'conversions'

Legislation to outlaw gay conversion practices has reached NSW parliament, with exemptions for religious groups and parents discussing issues with their kids.

AAP · Mar 13, 2024

Collapse at regional mine – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2024

Record emergency visits driving long hospital waits

NSW hospitals have seen a record number of patients seeking urgent care but the health minister says emergency departments cannot be used as medical centres.

AAP · Mar 12, 2024

Cousins promises all-out campaign to end native logging

Businessman and environmental activist Geoff Cousins expects a public campaign to end native forest logging in NSW to be an easy sell.

AAP · Mar 12, 2024

NSW loses $1.65 billion in GST revenue carve-up

NSW will be $1.65 billion worse off after its share of GST revenue was slashed from 92.4 per cent to 86.7 per cent - the largest single-year drop in 24 years.

AAP · Mar 12, 2024