‘Monster’ waves and snow as wintry snap blasts eastern states The weather bureau has warned of extreme conditions as temperatures plunged into single digits and wild winds buffeted the coast. The New Daily · May 8, 2023
New South Wales rental crisis could worsen as building approvals slump to record lows, economist warns ABS data shows total approvals fell in New South Wales by 34 per cent for the first three months of this year, but hardest hit were townhouses, units and high-rises. ABC News · May 8, 2023
New South Wales parliament has more women than ever but gender parity not yet in reach Women's representation in today's sitting parliament is up in New South Wales, but it still falls below the national average. So, could a statewide quota see all parties reach gender parity by the next election? ABC News · May 8, 2023
Many sharks are endangered, but anglers say they're encountering more sharks than ever. What's going on? Fishers say they're losing more and more fish to sharks. While some are calling for increased fishing quotas or culls, researchers say there's no simple answer. ABC News · May 8, 2023
‘Unique’ frogs in NSW rainforests feared locally extinct after black summer bushfires Pugh’s mountain frog, which has been ‘evolving since Australia was connected to Antarctica’ was worst affected of nine threatened species, researchers say The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023
NSW premier defends decision to keep Opera House sails unlit for King Charles's coronation More than 3 million Australians watched King Charles's coronation, with Parliament House among the many significant buildings across the country lit up, but those in Sydney remained in the dark. ABC News · May 8, 2023
NSW Nationals leadership spill sees Paul Toole replaced by Dugald Saunders The New South Wales Nationals have replaced their leader Paul Toole just weeks after reinstating him over claims he misled the party. ABC News · May 8, 2023
Paul Toole axed as NSW Nationals leader, sending Coalition into a spin on eve of parliament’s return Former deputy premier faced leadership spill after colleague Ben Franklin accused of him of misleading colleagues The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023
Bail refused for man accused of burying $1.5m worth of cocaine in barrel on Darwin Esplanade A New South Wales man accused of hiding $1.5 million worth of cocaine in an underground barrel on the Darwin Esplanade has been denied bail after arguing it should be granted because he is the "main breadwinner" for his young family. ABC News · May 8, 2023
Cold front delivers snow and hail to large parts of Australia, with more cold weather to come A cold front brings icy weather, snow and hail to large swathes of the country, with some places clocking record cold temperatures for May. The BOM is warning the cold snap isn't over yet. ABC News · May 8, 2023
Snow, strong winds, wild surf hit NSW as weather records set in freezing autumn night Freezing cold air from south of Australia has combined with moisture to bring a dramatic dump of snow across areas of southern New South Wales. ABC News · May 8, 2023
Eastern Australia wakes up to cold weather, snow, wild surf and flight cancellations Freezing weather conditions saw 10-20cm of snow fall in Australian alpine regions as damaging winds caused hazardous surf conditions for much of the NSW coast The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023
No apology over Opera House sails coronation snub NSW Premier Chris Minns says the prohibitive cost of lighting up the Opera House was the reason he ditched plans to illuminate the sails for the coronation. The New Daily · May 8, 2023
Rent freezes off the table in NSW as new government focuses on bonds and bidding The New South Wales government is prioritising changes to the rental bond system and secret bidding as parliament resumes this week, but that is not the relief many tenants are desperate for. ABC News · May 7, 2023
The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2023 Exposing Emil Gayed, the obstetrician who mutilated scores of NSW women Melissa Davey and Carly Earl look back at long days uncovering the shocking extent of the doctor’s botched surgeries – ‘It was all snowballing’
The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2023 Living alone in poverty: NSW housing crisis bites single-person homes Jodie Harris uses candles instead of switching on the lights and foregoes medical expenses to try to stay afloat financially
The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2023 ‘First proper day of winter’: snow and hail blanket parts of NSW and ACT as cold front settles across south-east Widespread areas of frost and temperatures of near or below zero expected for ranges and further west with BoM forecasting ‘cooler days’
The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2023 ‘I’m Armidaleian’: Ezidi refugees put down new roots in New England About 650 Ezidis have made their home in the New South Wales town of Armidale over the past five years in what locals say is a ‘hugely successful’ resettlement scheme
The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2023 Kathleen Folbigg: science sheds new light on case of mother convicted of murdering her children While diary confessions were central to initial guilty verdict, growing scientific knowledge of children’s genetics hints at an alternative outcome
ABC News · May 6, 2023 Man accused of stabbing Service NSW worker has history of mental health issues, court told Mahmoud Salhab, accused of stabbing a Service NSW employee, remains in his cell as a court is told the 37-year-old is "not mentally in a stable position".
Reuters · May 6, 2023 Australia's Sydney Opera House won't light up for coronation to save costs A decision not to light up the sails of the Sydney Opera House to mark the coronation of King Charles was a cost saving measure, a spokesperson for the state government of New South Wales said on Saturday.
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023 Port Kembla rally to demand NSW site be ruled out as Aukus nuclear submarine base March organisers say delaying a decision on the location – one of three flagged as possible – will deter renewable energy investment
The New Daily · May 5, 2023 NSW Premier Chris Minns’ job offer to Nationals mate sparks fury and division in Coalition A Nationals MP has been accused of contemplating treachery against the Coalition as he considers a lucrative role in the NSW parliament.
ABC News · May 5, 2023 Disappearance of Sydney woman Jessica Zrinski 'suspicious' as police search Hampton forest The NSW homicide squad is treating the disappearance of Sydney woman Jessica Zrinski as suspicious as it leads a search of the Hampton State Forest near Jenolan.
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023 Labor’s net zero authority wins backing after workers call for help to leave fossil fuel industry Energy minister says body will ‘focus like a laser on any obstacles to job creation and investment’