The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Record-breaking heatwave sparks catastrophic fire risk

Unseasonably warm weather and strong winds have left the much of the country sweltering in a heatwave with fire warnings closing dozens of schools.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

Keneally's false evidence 'not a mistake': prosecutor

A former NSW premier's son had just marked two years as a police officer when he made an incorrect statement that put a man in custody for three weeks.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

NSW budget readies for rainy day with surplus surprise

A surplus will bring little comfort to many people who are not eligible for cost-of-living relief as the NSW government insists on prudent principles.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

Transport works shelved as funds go to schools, health

Several transport projects have been shelved or scaled back in the NSW budget, while questions remain over the future of Sydney Metro funding.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

Australia declares El Nino amid unseasonal heat, strong winds

New South Wales has recorded temperatures as much as 16C (60F) above the September average.

Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2023

'Less than lethal' bean-bag round killed woman: police

NSW Police will suspend the use of bean-bag rounds after a woman shot during an attempted arrest died after the contents of the round entered her heart.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

Fast rail axed in $2.5bn budget cuts – as it happened

Go-it-alone approach to building network between Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong shelved entirely

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023

NSW budget: Labor points to ‘decade of neglect’ but lack of housing showstopper may leave voters underwhelmed

NSW treasurer Daniel Mookhey points to ‘largest debt any incoming state government has ever inherited’ as he hands down party’s first budget in more than a decade

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023

NSW Labor pledges $2.2bn for housing and infrastructure in first budget in a decade

Figures reveal NSW is expected to be back in the black next financial year and will focus on paying down debt

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023

Woman in NSW siege died after bean bag round penetrated chest and hit heart, police say

Acting commissioner says use of bean bag rounds suspended in state after Krista Kach was Tasered and shot by officers in Newcastle last week

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023