The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Grandad killed in 'cowardly' attack: gay hate inquiry

A grandfather fatally beaten in a Newcastle public toilet was likely targeted by a violent thief, an inquiry into suspected gay hate crimes has been told.

AAP · May 18, 2023

Two-thirds of people playing NSW pokies before 8am are problem gamblers or at risk, research shows

Exclusive: Earlier closing times could help protect gamblers, the government-commissioned study says

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023

Clover Moore warns NSW government against sale of state-owned land

Exclusive: Sydney’s lord mayor calls plan to sell unused parcels to develop housing ‘disappointing’

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023

Man injured after shots fired at family home in Gateshead, NSW Hunter region

A man suffers a gunshot wound to his leg after several shots are fired at a family home in the NSW Hunter region.

ABC News · May 18, 2023

Mice baiting ramps up as farmers attempt to prevent plague numbers

For the first time since 2011 a farm in south-west New South Wales is baiting for mice and a plane has been called in to help get the job done.

ABC News · May 18, 2023

Man charged with murder following stabbing at South Kempsey on NSW mid north coast

Conrad Lardner, 48, is charged with murder over a stabbing death at South Kempsey in March, with 31-year-old Leearna Davis charged with accessory after the fact.

ABC News · May 18, 2023

UFC 293 heads to Sydney, Australia as first event of new four-year New South Wales deal

UFC 293 heads down under, as Dana White announces a new four-year deal with the New South Wales government.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 17, 2023

Alex Greenwich to begin defamation action against Mark Latham over homophobic tweet

Independent NSW MP asks lawyers to proceed after state’s One Nation leader declines ultimatum to apologise

The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2023

Fatal crash at Lake Conjola highlights urgent need for promised Princes Hwy overhaul

The death of a man in his 80s who was travelling along a dangerous stretch of road in the NSW South Coast has reignited the community's calls for an urgent road upgrade.

ABC News · May 17, 2023

Independent MP sues Mark Latham over homophobic tweet

NSW MP Alex Greenwich is launching defamation action against NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham over a homophobic.

The New Daily · May 17, 2023