The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Battle rages on as fire destroys at least one home

Fire crews are set to fight a massive bushfire in western Victoria for days before another spike in severe conditions is forecast.

AAP · Feb 22, 2024

Electric vehicle charging sparks concern among drivers

More than two in three Australians think the nation needs more electric vehicle charging stations even though their number almost doubled last year.

AAP · Feb 22, 2024

Natural disasters could cost NSW $9bn a year by 2060, analysis finds

Modelling suggests climate change and population growth must be mitigated to avoid high damage bills and coastal hazards will dominate risk in future

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2024

No plan to get flood victims out of 'temporary' houses

The NSW government reacted swiftly but could not meet demand after unprecedented flooding in 2022 and needs a plan to get people into long-term accommodation.

AAP · Feb 22, 2024

Fiji, Samoa and Tonga all options for future NSW Cup

NSW Rugby League CEO David Trodden has outlined long-term plans to one day having teams from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga all playing in the NSW Cup.

AAP · Feb 22, 2024

Billion-dollar bus fix flagged for 'neglected' services

More than 40 per cent of public transport trips in NSW are on buses, but extra funds are needed to repair a decade of neglect, a government task force says.

AAP · Feb 22, 2024

Children's hospital, fire station positive for asbestos

A children's hospital and a fire station are the latest sites to test positive for asbestos as NSW authorities continue to trace the spread of tainted mulch.

AAP · Feb 21, 2024

Gig workers next in line after SafeWork shake-up

The final review of NSW agencies created by the abolition of WorkCover has recommended another investigation to look at safety for workers in the gig economy.

AAP · Feb 21, 2024

My big move: we were two surfers heading to cattle and cane country – against every bit of logic

After spending much of her life on the coast, Lissie Turner heard a river calling. Despite floods, droughts and occasional porcine misdeeds, she’s glad she answered

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024

Morrison ally Alex Hawke faces push to expel him from NSW Liberals amid fresh party turmoil

State council will also consider motion pushed by the conservative faction to reopen preselection challenge against frontbencher Paul Fletcher

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024