BBL privatisation can't be the only answer say NSW Cricket Australia is set for crunch meetings with its states over BBL privatisation, and NSW have made clear they believe more research needs to be done. AAP · Mar 18
Iran terror guard and Hizb ut-Tahrir symbols banned Laws introduced following the Bondi terror attack are being expanded to ensure symbols of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and an extremist group are banned. AAP · Mar 18
CCTV shows three men near Sydney ‘stronghold’ where kidnapped Chris Baghsarian held, police allege Baghsarian, 85, was taken in a case of mistaken identity before being murdered, NSW police allege. Two men have been charged so far The Guardian - AU · Mar 17
Renewable energy project may help blow down power bills The savings from a new type of energy project could slash electricity bills for households in Victoria, NSW and Queensland, and consume less farming land. AAP · Mar 17
'It's good': Starling unfazed by six-again changes Tom Starling believes controversial changes to set restarts are better for the NRL, while fellow Raider Kaeo Weekes is intent on playing for the NSW Blues. AAP · Mar 17
Flesh-eating bacteria spread from possums and mozzies. But Buruli ulcers are preventable and treatable A number of cases of the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer have now been detected on the New South Wales south coast. The Conversation · Mar 16
'Bait and bash' laws welcomed but more action wanted Perpetrators of violence towards the queer community are being put on notice with laws on the books to punish offenders who boast about their crimes online. AAP · Mar 16
Nine-year-old Australian boy allegedly caught driving car at 1.30am on major highway NSW police allege child was sitting on lap of 45-year-old man who was experiencing ‘significant fatigue’ but was operating pedals while boy steered The Guardian - AU · Mar 16
Compo in the offing for state greyhound racing ban Greyhound racing participants will be compensated as an Australian state forges ahead with a landmark ban. AAP · Mar 15
NSW to crack down on property underquoting, forcing sellers to publish price guides on all listings Underquoting and ‘dummy bidding’ will attract fines of $110,000 in bid to create a ‘fair property market’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 15
Tahs quiz no-try as Gordon double fires up Reds late The beaten NSW Waratahs were scratching their heads after a Triston Reilly try that put them ahead late was reversed against the Queensland Reds. AAP · Mar 14
Rocchiccioli boosts claims with five-wicket haul West Australian spinner Corey Rocchiccioli has taken his second five-wicket haul of the Sheffield Shield season, helping bowl NSW out for 232. AAP · Mar 14
Postcode where more drivers plug into electric car cuts More than 100,000 Australians have taken advantage of the federal government's tax exemption for electric vehicles but households in one location are most keen. AAP · Mar 13
A key Blue Mountains road closure is blowing out travel times – and causing ‘red hot anger’ among locals NSW government says Convict Bridge will take at least three months to fix but local MP urges long-term plan for ‘fragile piece of road’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 13
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13 NSW emerges as main loser from GST carve-up as WA gets extra $5.5bn NSW premier says latest distribution calculation, with a reduction in the state’s share of revenue relative to its population, is unfair and ‘past its use-by date’
AAP · Mar 13 Challenges ahead for popular premier as poll approaches Navigating minority government has barely troubled Chris Minns but he faces fresh problems as voters turn towards One Nation and the coalition rebuilds.
The Conversation · Mar 12 We can’t coerce our way to social cohesion. Here’s what else governments should be doing Last week, Queensland followed the New South Wales and federal parliaments by passing stronger hate crime laws in response to the Bondi terror attack.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12 Sydney police are using drones to chase suspects 500km away. Is a vulnerable town being targeted? Moree in NSW is the ‘perfect location’ for remote drones, police say. But critics worry about impact of increased surveillance on local Aboriginal community
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12 NSW minister ‘not going anywhere’ as calls mount for independent inquiry into children living with convicted killer Child welfare advocates demand accountability after revelations two children in care of state lived with triple killer Regina Arthurell
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12 Australia relaxes petrol standards for 60 days as NSW premier warns of fuel shortage at hospitals Chris Minns says ‘no need for panic buying’ as state government considers emergency supplies and impact on critical services
AAP · Mar 12 Indigenous prisoners failed by 'high-risk' ratings Indigenous Australians are lacking vital support when they are in prison and when released from custody, an auditor-general's report has found.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 11 ASX suffers more heavy losses as Middle East crisis spooks investors – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Mar 11 NSW beat rain and Tasmania to clinch one-day trophy NSW have secured the One-Day Cup title, beating Tasmania by four wickets with skipper Kurtis Patterson starring in a low-scoring rain-reduced final.
The Independent UK · Mar 11 British couple drown at Australian beach after locals try desperately to save them Emergency services were alerted to an incident in Shellharbour Beach in New South Wales, following reports of two people struggling in the water
Evening Standard · Mar 11 Married British tourists drown while swimming off idyllic beach in Australia Beachgoers pulled the man, 66, and the woman, 64, from the surf at Shell Cove in New South Wales