The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Electricity prices to rise by up to 25 per cent in NSW, south-east Queensland, South Australia and Victoria

The Australian Energy Regulator confirms electricity price rises will increase by a rate higher than its draft offer, which will come into effect on July 1.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Morning Mail: millions paid to corrupt Nauru businessman, Tina Turner dies, renewable zones delayed

Morrison government paid man convicted of bribing two Nauruan officials; renewable energy projects pushed back; tributes flow for 1980s rock legend

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023

The suprising locations in Australia where snow has fallen outside the Alps

Some surprising locations outside the Australian Alps have seen snow, but stories of falls in our major cities might actually be white lies, writes the ABC's meteorologist Tom Saunders.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Great grandmother, 95, dies after police Tasered her in care home

Clare Nowland, who had dementia, was Tasered after staff found her holding a knife outside her room

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Tasered 95-year-old woman dies in Australia - police

A 95-year-old woman who was allegedly tasered by a police officer in her Australian care home, died in hospital on Wednesday, the New South Wales police force said.

Reuters · May 24, 2023

Move over Gary Sweet, Police Rescue is now a real-life drama series

Remember 1990s classic Police Rescue? Well, 27 years later, it's time to meet the real heroes of Nine's series about NSW Police Rescue unit.

The New Daily · May 24, 2023

Gran, 95, who was tasered twice by police officer in care home dies from injuries

Dementia sufferer Clare Nowland, a mother-of-eight, was tasered by senior constable Kristian White, 33, when he found her brandishing a knife at the Yallambee Lodge care home in New South Wales in Australia

Daily Mirror · May 24, 2023

Clare Nowland: 95-year-old Australian woman dies after being Tasered by police

Senior constable Kristian White charged with three offences over alleged incident at an aged care facility in New South Wales

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023

Police officer who tasered 95-year-old grandmother faces assault charges

The New South Wales police officer who tasered an elderly grandmother and left her fighting for her life is now facing charges of assault.

The New Daily · May 24, 2023

Income of 850 opal miners in doubt after government admin error invalidates mining licences

Hundreds of opal miners in western New South Wales have had their "livelihoods cut off" after the discovery of a government administrative error rendered their licences invalid.

ABC News · May 24, 2023