The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Residents despair as smelly oil spill blankets homes after northern NSW floods

Residents return to flood-damaged homes in Broadwater expecting to find them caked in mud and smelling of mould. Instead, it's worse — they are covered in fuel and oil.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2022

More than 20,000 Covid cases in NSW as some experts call for reintroducing mask mandate

Covid-19 infections continue to rise in the state with a second day of more than 20,000 cases as BA.2 Omicron subvariant spreads

The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2022

Friendlyjordies producer Kristo Langker considers civil action over NSW arrest

Langker’s lawyer says the government should report the arrest to the state’s police watchdog

The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2022

Central Coast councillors sacked over financial crisis as public inquiry report is tabled

The New South Wales government has sacked all Central Coast councillors over the council's financial crisis as it tables the findings of a public inquiry into the issue.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2022

NSW flood support payments expanded

Residents in more local council areas in northern NSW will now be able to receive two more rounds of disaster relief payments following recent floods.

AAP · Mar 17, 2022

NSW on the ropes as WA strike in Shield

NSW's strong batting line-up face a huge challenge to avoid the follow-on in pursuit of Western Australia's imposing first innings total in their Shield clash.

AAP · Mar 17, 2022

Towns across New South Wales are investing millions into water security, but is it enough?

Across New South Wales, towns are investing in wastewater recycling schemes to improve water efficiency in anticipation of the next drought.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2022

'Loss-making' native forest logging on the NSW North Coast may be extended by government

The Agriculture Minister has been urged to immediately halt negotiations to extend native forest logging agreements, with critics saying it makes no environmental or economic sense.

ABC News · Mar 17, 2022

NSW COVID-19 pandemic deaths surpass 2000

NSW has recorded more than 2000 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic, as the state records more than 20,0000 new cases.

AAP · Mar 17, 2022

NSW Central Coast councillors sacked

Every NSW Central Coast councillor has been sacked following a damning report on how the council's deficit blew out to $89 million.

AAP · Mar 17, 2022