NSW agriculture, biosec head gone after a decade in job A senior public servant and former meat industry leader has departed abruptly after a 10-year stint, drawing questions about the future of his department. AAP · Jan 19, 2024
NSW incitement laws face overhaul amid Gaza tensions A former NSW chief justice will review the state's laws criminalising incitement to violence, which have never resulted in a conviction. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
Married at First Sight Australia season 11: where to watch, brides and grooms, experts, trailer and everything we know Married at First Sight Australia season 11 was its most spellbinding season yet. WhatToWatch · Jan 18, 2024
Lights to stay on if biggest 'coal clunker' powers down Recent progress on renewable energy in NSW after a "growing industry clamour" about red tape and delays suggests there is no need to run on coal for longer. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
NSW can avoid electricity shortages without paying hundreds of millions to keep Eraring open, expert says New renewable energy and battery projects will provide enough capacity when Australia’s largest coal-fired power station closes, report finds The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2024
Legal bid to halt logging in more NSW forests Environmentalists hope a court case next week could result in logging being suspended in more NSW forests where endangered species live. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
One-week delay after alarm raised about park asbestos The NSW government was told about possible asbestos at a new park in inner-city Sydney a week before authorities tested the site, it has been revealed. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
Inmate caught after escape from remote NSW jail An inmate who escaped from a correctional facility in far-west NSW has been apprehended and charged. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
The NSW Govt Says It Has ‘No Chance’ Of Meeting Its Housing Targets & Fuck Me, This Is Grim The New South Wales government has admitted that it will not reach its housing target for 2024, and will not even commit to meeting its targets for future years. Pedestrian.tv · Jan 18, 2024
Online betting firm fined over latest gaming law breach Wagering firm SportChamps has been fined for illegally inducing people to gamble with ads on its website and Facebook pages. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
Challenge to meet housing target laid bare in NSW Serious issues in another major Sydney apartment complex have raised further questions over the ability of NSW to deliver on its ambitious housing targets. AAP · Jan 17, 2024
Sydney complex of 900 new apartments at risk of collapse due to ‘serious damage’ – watchdog Building Commission NSW issues urgent rectification orders for Greenland development, but says there is no danger to residents The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2024
Australia Day a 'day off' after tough years: premier Indigenous history will be part of the annual Australia Day events in NSW as Premier Chris Minns describes the date as a chance for unity. AAP · Jan 17, 2024
Sydney’s Rozelle parklands to remain shut for at least six weeks due to asbestos contamination Exclusive: NSW EPA issues a clean-up notice to department of transport after asbestos was found in mulch near playground last week The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2024
AAP · Jan 16, 2024 Pill testing might have stopped festival deaths: study The rollout of pill-testing services has been thrown back into the spotlight after research highlighted a series of potentially preventable deaths at festivals.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2024 Fire ants form rafts to survive Queensland flood waters as experts warn of surge Invasive Species Council says rare rafting behaviour seen on cane farms south of Brisbane
AAP · Jan 16, 2024 Loggers assaulted environmentalists in NSW forest Environmentalists who were attacked by logging contractors in a NSW forest say police and the government-owned Forestry Corporation have questions to answer.
AAP · Jan 16, 2024 Measles alert after infectious baby returns from Asia People are being warned to watch for measles symptoms after an infected infant was at Sydney Airport before being taken to a cafe.
AAP · Jan 16, 2024 Crafty fire ants use floodwaters to hitch a ride A deadly pest is on the move after heavy rain, sparking a warning for south east Queensland and northern NSW residents to be on the look out for fire ants.
AAP · Jan 15, 2024 Campers warned as rising rivers prompt flood rescues Four flood rescues in NSW's flooded northeast come as a drenching due for the state's south has emergency services on high alert.
AAP · Jan 15, 2024 Hunt for escapee on the run in outback town Police are trying to track down a 24-year-old man who escaped from custody in the far-west NSW town of Broken Hill.
AAP · Jan 15, 2024 'It feels creepy': the public places women feel unsafe Poorly lit streets, car parks and public-transport hubs often make women feel unsafe, an interactive map pinpointing the fear-inducing hot spots reveals.
AAP · Jan 15, 2024 Energy upgrades to ease hard decisions for renters Amid "horror stories" from low-income households battling rising living costs, $206m will be spent to cut energy bills and open the door to solar power.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2024 Former Socceroo Stephen Laybutt found dead on NSW north coast after extensive search Police recovered the body of the 46-year-old in bushland near Cabarita Beach two days after he was last seen
AAP · Jan 14, 2024 Body of teen recovered from beachside waterhole The body of a teenage boy has been recovered after the 15-year-old was seen jumping from a rock ledge into a swimming hole on the NSW North Coast.