The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Troubled hospital becomes surgery hub to cut backlog

A billion-dollar hospital that was absorbed into public hands after a toddler died will host a surgery centre to relieve a strained health system.

AAP · Jan 27

Where did southern Australia’s record-breaking heatwave come from?

Millions of people in southeastern Australia are sweating through a record-breaking heatwave. The heat this week is likely to be one for the history books. The heat began on Saturday January 24th. On Australia Day, three sites in South Australia and two in New South Wales broke their all-time temperature…

The Conversation · Jan 27

'We want results': Waratahs skipper addresses dust-up

New NSW Waratahs captain Matt Philip has shrugged off the impact of a pre-season training punch-up, describing it as a product of their improved intensity.

AAP · Jan 27

A regional NSW council voted to remove the Aboriginal flag to promote ‘unity’ – it did the opposite

Corowa mayor Cheryl Cook says the proposal is intended to unite the town as a ‘single, cohesive community under one sovereign emblem’, but traditional owners say it erases their past

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25

Lake Cargelligo shootings were over in minutes but the effects will echo through generations in a small NSW town

Police responded on Sunday to a reported sighting of Julian Ingram at Mount Hope, about 70km north of Lake Cargelligo

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25

AFL player released from hospital after alleged assault

Sydney Swans midfielder Taylor Adams was allegedly punched in the face following an argument with two men, NSW Police say.

AAP · Jan 25

Shark safety boost after horror spate of attacks

More drones will be deployed along the NSW coast as part of a multimillion-dollar boost to shark-safety programs after the death of a 12-year-old boy.

AAP · Jan 25

Unconfirmed sighting of triple murder suspect Julian Ingram reported in NSW central west

Police deploy air support to search properties at Mount Hope, about 70km north of Lake Cargelligo, where shootings took place on Thursday

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25

National cabinet to meet on Friday on health and disability funding – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 24

Could Sydney’s creaking sewerage system be linked to the spate of shark attacks?

Experts say dirty waters can attract more sharks – but there are many other factors at play

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24