The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says privatisation of the BBL is inevitable, but NSW and Queensland don't want it to go ahead.

AAP · Apr 30

Blues looking to rewrite their Newcastle history

The NSW Blues have just one home game in the 2026 Women's State of Origin series -- game one in Newcastle, a city where Queensland remains undefeated.

AAP · Apr 29

Revamped Maroons undergo radical reset to take 2026 State of Origin fight to Blues

Queensland have a new coach, a new-look halves pairing and five debutants itching to test NSW’s hold of the women’s shield

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29

Man with schizophrenia not criminally responsible for killing British tourist in Australia

A man who fatally stabbed a British tourist in a regional Australian town has been found not criminally responsible due to mental illness. Royce Mallett, a 30-year-old father of two from County Durham, was attacked in the car park of a motel in Albury, New South Wales, on July 8,…

The Times of India · Apr 28

After blows to his anti-protest laws, Minns considers retreat from ‘globalise the intifada’ ban

NSW premier was unequivocal about ban on ‘hateful, violent rhetoric’ in wake of Bondi terror attack, but has now linked fate of his state’s laws with those of Queensland

The Guardian - AU · Apr 28

'Phantom buses' targeted in public transport overhaul

A multimillion dollar overhaul of Australia's largest public transport network will address the issue of phantom buses tarnishing its network.

AAP · Apr 28

Australia’s south-east set for drier and hotter winter as BoM forecasts potential El Niño

Queensland and NSW set for lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, while temperatures in most of the country likely to be higher than normal

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27

‘This has to be a wake-up call’: NSW attorney general urged to order inquest into death of Sydney’s ‘birdman’

Alex Greenwich says inquest crucial to understand which failures led to Bikram Lama’s death and to avoid similar deaths

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26

'Origin player': Staggs backed for NSW recall

Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs had his best season in attack in 2025 but is now firing in defence as he makes a case to return to the NSW State of Origin side.

AAP · Apr 25

'Not ideal': Apps wants Women's Origin moved

A NSW stalwart says while the timing of the Women's State of Origin series isn't ideal, she's relishing taking on Queensland again.

AAP · Apr 24