The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Protocols protecting young people’s right to silence ‘forgotten’ by NSW police, watchdog finds

Officers interviewed people who wished to remain silent despite court judgments finding practice was improper, law enforcement commission says

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023

Police compromising young people's right to silence

NSW Police has failed to fix problematic interview practices despite issues being raised by courts, the state police watchdog says.

AAP · Dec 11, 2023

Digital ID will go mainstream across Australia in 2024. Here's how it can work for everyone

In a world promising self-driving cars and artificial general intelligence, the prospect of a new form of digital identity verification can feel … less than exciting.

The Conversation · Dec 10, 2023

Heatwave, fire, flood and cyclone: Sydney temperatures peak at 43C amid wild weather across Australia

As NSW sweltered in heatwave conditions, Cyclone Jasper bore down on Queensland and Adelaide expected close to 50mm of rain

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2023

Pair charged with taking toddler after woman injured

Two people have been charged with taking a toddler from a woman allegedly injured in the incident, with the child found after police issued an amber alert.

AAP · Dec 8, 2023

Cool change sweeps across Sydney after sweltering day

A cool southerly buster is sweeping up the NSW coast after a day of sweltering temperatures in the mid-40s led to packed-out beaches and waterways.

AAP · Dec 8, 2023

Afternoon Update: heatwave warnings across Australia; Coles caught raising prices on ‘locked items’; and Nick Kyrgios joins OnlyFans

Almost 20 schools closed in western parts of New South Wales as SA fire service warns of ‘unprecedented fire conditions’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2023

Triple-zero 'risk' as paramedics reject huge pay offer

A pay offer that would have lifted NSW paramedic pay by an average of 19 per cent - putting them nearly on par with interstate colleagues - has been rejected.

AAP · Dec 8, 2023

Back to class for senior teachers to ease shortages

Executive teachers and deputy principals on six-figure salaries will be expected to spend more time in NSW classrooms as thousands of lessons are cancelled.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023

Thousands to share in $560m toll relief scheme

Random checks will be conducted to ensure a relief scheme in "the world's most tolled city" is getting to the right people, the NSW roads minister says.

AAP · Dec 7, 2023