The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Qld posts 10 deaths, 7,120 virus cases

Queensland has reported 7,120 new COVID-19 cases and a further 10 virus-related deaths.

AAP · Mar 18, 2022

NSW schools able to provide Auslan classes to students from next year

From next year, schools across New South Wales will have the option of providing Auslan classes to students from kindergarten to Year 10.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2022

Against the foil of the Morrison government, Dominic Perrottet’s flood response has been pragmatic

The NSW government knows the more it is held up against the Coalition in Canberra, the better it looks despite its own shortcomings

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2022

As flood-hit northern NSW starts to rebuild, mid-north coast's recovery shows it can be a long, hard journey

As flood-ravaged northern New South Wales faces the daunting task of recovery, the mid-north coast's experience shows just how long and hard that journey can be, especially for those families hit by both disasters.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2022

5G tower fire in flood-hit Mullumbimby under NSW police investigation

Telstra says the fire appeared to be deliberately lit and would make the town’s recovery ‘much harder’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2022

'I simply haven’t got it in me to do it again': imagining a new heart for flood-stricken Lismore

The flood crisis in northern New South Wales has left lives shattered. Those worst affected are dazed and struggling to comprehend the loss of life, homes, livelihoods and possessions.

The Conversation · Mar 18, 2022

NSW reports more than 20k COVID cases

NSW has reported 20,050 new cases of COVID-19 and six deaths as a new Omicron subvariant continues to cause concern among health officials.

AAP · Mar 18, 2022

Qld records 11 virus deaths, 6103 cases

Another 11 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 6103 new cases of the virus.

AAP · Mar 17, 2022

Sydney news: NSW records spike in odometer tampering offences

MORNING BRIEFING: The state government is urging car buyers to take caution as Fair Trading notes a four-fold increase in fines for sellers winding back odometers.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2022

Morning mail: Russia accused of war crimes in Ukraine, flood victims still without housing, La Niña’s long run

Friday: Russia has been accused by the UK, the US, France, Albania, Ireland and Norway of war crimes, and France says Putin is only pretending to negotiate. Plus: when will eastern Australia’s wet weather end?

The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2022