The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Gun law probe after man kills son in murder-suicide

An investigation is underway into why a firearms licence was reinstated to a man whose body was later found with that of his teenage son, in northern NSW.

The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023

Kathleen Folbigg enjoying life as ‘forever free woman’

After 20 years in jail, Kathleen Folbigg is cocooned on a NSW farm, happy to simply enjoy her new found freedom as friends wrap their arms around her.

The New Daily · Jun 6, 2023

Contentious Australia-first rent bidding revamp shelved

A new advocate for renters will get pricing powers more quickly after the NSW government parked a controversial proposal that was broadly criticised.

The New Daily · Jun 6, 2023

Richards to make TCR debut at Winton

Richards, the son of Steve and grandson of Jim, will line up in a 14-car field for the third round of the 2023 TCR Australia season.

Motorsport · Jun 6, 2023

Sydney woman charged with dangerous driving over fatal highway crash in regional NSW

A 70-year-old woman has been charged following a deadly crash on the Pacific Highway in regional New South Wales which left a four-wheel drive suspended in the air.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2023

Kathleen Folbigg was demonised by a legal system that even punished efforts to establish her innocence

Submissions at Folbigg’s trial were based in misogynistic stereotypes and had no rational relationship with a charge of murder

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2023

NSW unlikely to withdraw further Covid fines despite court ruling many were unlawful

More than 33,000 fines were rescinded last year after a supreme court ruling, but correspondence from authorities suggests thousands more will stand

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2023

Kathleen Folbigg is free. But people pardoned and exonerated of crimes face unique challenges when released from prison

In 2003, Kathleen Folbigg was convicted of killing her four children. She has now been released from prison, 20 years later, after being pardoned by the Attorney General of New South Wales.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2023

‘Extremely humbled’ Folbigg releases first statement

An "extremely humbled" Kathleen Folbigg has spoken out for the first time since her release from jail after 20 years behind bars.

The New Daily · Jun 6, 2023

Kathleen Folbigg pardon shows Australia needs a dedicated body to investigate wrongful convictions

The New South Wales Attorney-General Michael Daley today announced Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned after having served 20 years for the murder of three of her infant children and the manslaughter of a fourth child. She has already been released, and won’t serve the rest of her 30-year sentence.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2023