Tasered woman's family in court case talks with state The family of great-grandmother Clare Nowland is suing the state of NSW on her behalf after she was tasered by police at a Cooma nursing home. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
Police seize guns, revoke licences in series of raids Police have seized 80 firearms and revoked nine firearm licences in a blitz on NSW gun owners with alleged links to organised crime groups. AAP · Sep 27, 2023
Bob Carr warns environment movement ‘in danger of fading’ amid huge challenges The longest serving premier of NSW throws support behind new alliance calling for overhaul of land-clearing laws The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023
NSW Health warning about high-dose ‘Gucci’ ecstasy tablets sparks fresh calls for festival pill testing NSW premier Chris Minns is ‘burying his head in the sand’ about the risks to party-goers who can’t access pill testing, say testing advocates The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023
Premier backs Sydney's 'demonised' housing developers A plan to increase Sydney's urban density will be released before Christmas, with councils warned the "nuclear option" of automatic approvals is on the table. AAP · Sep 27, 2023
Edwards stars as NSW thump Tasmania in one-day cup All-rounder Jack Edwards has led NSW to a six-wicket win against Tasmania in the one-day competition. AAP · Sep 27, 2023
NSW raises concerns about volume of gambling ads but declines to endorse total ban Advocate Tim Costello fears state resistance could be excuse for federal Labor to ‘kick the ad ban recommendation into the long grass’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023
Berejiklian challenges evidence in corruption findings Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian argues findings she engaged in corrupt conduct through her secret relationship with a fellow MP should be thrown out. AAP · Sep 27, 2023
Access to pill eased and more pharmacy scripts in sight Women in NSW will be able to get the oral contraceptive pill through their local pharmacy rather than visiting a doctor for a prescription in a year-long trial. AAP · Sep 27, 2023
'Too colourful': Lib leader downplays own invasion call NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman suggested in an interview that Australia could be at risk of invasion without significant growth to the population. AAP · Sep 27, 2023
Gladys Berejiklian argues Icac finding invalid because commissioner’s term had ended Former NSW premier contends Ruth McColl was not authorised to complete report – and that corruption finding not supported by evidence The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2023
Domestic Violence Occurrences Have Risen By 13.5% In The Last Five Years In NSW Alone The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has found over the last five years domestic violence has risen by a 13.5 per cent. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 26, 2023
Coercive control present in more than half of DV cases Coercive control is a factor in more than half NSW domestic violence cases, with plans to outlaw ongoing manipulation or intimidation. AAP · Sep 25, 2023
Australia’s corporate watchdog launches ‘confidential proceedings’ against Deloitte partner The partner has been referred to a disciplinary panel for investigation, the firm tells a NSW parliamentary inquiry The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2023
AAP · Sep 25, 2023 Ex-army drug dealer fatally knifed in 'self- defence' An armed robber has claimed the fatal stabbing of an army veteran dealing meth from a NSW south coast caravan park was actually self-defence.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2023 Watchdog calls for NSW police officer to be charged with assaulting Indigenous teenager Officer allegedly punched 17-year-old twice in head before dragging him across hospital floor without properly recording use of force
AAP · Sep 25, 2023 National vape ban 'needed quickly' as state cracks down The NSW government is clamping down on the sale of illegal vapes as federal leaders work on planned import bans to stem the easy flow of products to retailers.
AAP · Sep 24, 2023 Young and healthy but defenceless to deadly infection It's the strain most likely to cause illness, disability and death, but meningococcal B is not included in the immunisation schedule Australia-wide.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2023 Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian launches legal challenge against Icac ruling of ‘corrupt conduct’ Former counsel assisting the Independent Commission Against Corruption says past judicial reviews have rarely succeeded
AAP · Sep 23, 2023 Berejiklian launches legal bid against ICAC finding The former NSW premier will ask the Court of Appeal to overturn a corruption finding made against her by the Independent Commission Against Corruption in June.
AAP · Sep 22, 2023 Beekeepers ponder future as deadly mite takes hold Australian beekeepers are contemplating their future after authorities conceded they can't control a deadly mite which has wreaked havoc on other countries.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2023 A Melbourne office held vital records of Aboriginal children’s homes. How did they go missing? When the United Aborigines Mission wound up in 2020, boxes of records disappeared – leaving stolen generations survivors with agonising questions
AAP · Sep 22, 2023 Koala park and urban sprawl strike precarious balance The NSW government's $80 million pledge to protect koalas on Sydney's urban fringe could be threatened by housing developments in the park's proposed backyard.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2023 Warren Mundine indicates he won’t run for vacant NSW Liberal Senate seat Leading no campaign figure reportedly drops out of race for position left by Marise Payne after backing Indigenous treaties
AAP · Sep 22, 2023 COVID test-logging axed as state weighs up virus costs NSW will end the ability for people to log COVID-19 test results as the state government looks at ways to save money spent on virus-related measures.