The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Climate factors could lead to disappointing snow season for NSW and Victoria

With predictions El Niño is likely to occur this year, the 2023 snow season could be one of the worst in decades.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

Inside the judicial inquiry which could see convicted killer Kathleen Folbigg pardoned

After a long running inquiry, a decision on whether there is doubt about Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for killing her four children in the New South Wales Hunter, is expected within months.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

Mayors in NSW holiday hotspots consider short-term rental caps after 60-day limit proposed

Blue Mountains among the regions examining advice from state’s Independent Planning Commission

The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2023

Wagga Wagga City Council formally supports improved access to abortions

In a city where women travel hours to access abortions, the local council is taking a vocal stand.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023

Closure of coal-fired Liddell power station as grid goes green

The Liddell power station will be switched off after more than 50 years of service to NSW and the national electricity grid. Thousands of locals have

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

Weekend washout as heavy rain to slam eastern Australia

Heavy rain is expected to wash out the weekend in eastern Australia, dumping as much as 200 millimetres in some areas.

The New Daily · Apr 27, 2023

Lawyers outraged by government failure to disclose terrorism-prediction tool’s serious problems

Hayley Le, whose clients were assessed to be at risk of offending due to extreme beliefs, calls for judicial review of ‘confronting’ conduct

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2023

NCOSS-commissioned research reveals 80 per cent spike in financial stress for NSW mortgage holders

Research commissioned by the NSW Council of Social Services finds NSW mortgage holders, mostly in regional parts of the state, are experiencing extreme financial stress.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023

Byron Bay holiday rental cap considered to address lack of housing

In a shock move, the NSW Independent Planning Commission recommends the Byron Shire Council be given the power to impose a 60-day annual cap on short-term holiday lets.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023

Afternoon Update: Kathleen Folbigg case likened to Lindy Chamberlain; child labour charges against Muffin Break; and Tucker Carlson breaks silence

NSW prosecutors concede there may be reasonable doubt as to Folbigg’s guilt in two-decade-old case

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2023