The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

NSW:Killer mum's chilling searches before slaying kids

A mother adopting a mental health defence after stabbing her two children to death googled arteries dozens of times and penned a note asking for forgiveness.

AAP · Jun 2

NSW:'Forgive me': note by mum who allegedly killed her kids

A woman accused of killing her two children made web searches that showed she was "clearly planning" the tragedy, a court has been told.

AAP · Jun 2

NSW:Alan Jones scores minor court win before abuse hearing

Former radio broadcaster Alan Jones has had one of the abuse charges against him dropped as he vies to obtain stories written about him by a leading journalist.

AAP · Jun 2

Booted ministers back at work as secrecy scrutinised

Two ministers suspended from parliament for failing to provide documents have returned to NSW's upper house as the government defends remaining tight-lipped.

AAP · Jun 1

Three hours of free power a day sounds good – but is Australia’s scheme fair?

From July 1, many Australians can choose something that once sounded absurd: free electricity in the middle of the day. The federal government’s opt-in Solar Sharer Offer will give three hours of free power to households with smart meters in New South Wales, South Australia and southeast Queensland. Victoria’s separate…

The Conversation · Jun 1

Cities are making it rain more – but not as much as scientists thought

After another spell of wet weather along Australia’s east coast, with storms, heavy rain and flash flooding across Sydney and parts of New South Wales, it is natural to ask whether our cities are shaping the rainfall that descends upon them.

The Conversation · May 31

I'm contracted: Waratahs coach McKellar keen to stay

The NSW Waratahs have finished eighth after a 5-9 campaign, but coach Dan McKellar is optimistic a bright future lies ahead.

AAP · May 31

Hope fades for national gun law reforms after Bondi

Most states have turned their back on nationally consistent gun law reforms spearheaded by the federal government in the aftermath of the Bondi massacre.

AAP · May 30

NSW:Retiring cop alleged target of police station attack

A man has been denied bail after literally crashing a 40-year veteran officer's retirement party, accused of driving at police and ramming the station.

AAP · May 30

NSW:Man who drove car at officers, cop station faces court

A 67-year-old man has literally crashed a 40-year veteran officer's retirement party, accused of driving at police and ramming the local station.

AAP · May 29