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‘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

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

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?

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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.

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‘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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Moves to stop water bills going up: privatisation blocked

The Bill will be the new Minns government's first.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

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

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

‘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’

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The Guardian - AU

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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