The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Fifth death in NSW's flood crisis confirmed as man's body discovered

A man's body has been recovered in northern NSW today, adding to the death toll of this week's flood catastrophe.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

NSW Health Care Complaints Commission warns public of man with fake ambulance pretending to be paramedic

A man from Queanbeyan is permanently prohibited from providing health services to members of the public after he attended a car accident in a mock ambulance and posed as a paramedic.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

‘Heartbreaking’: Australia’s east coast reels from worst floods in living memory

Queensland and NSW bear the brunt of catastrophic weather conditions that have claimed 16 lives

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022

Flooded NSW town running out of drinking water as residents spend days living in their cars

There are about 250 people stranded at the highest point of Coraki and illness is beginning to spread as essential supplies run low. Others have spent the week living in their cars with their families and animals, and desperation is rising.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

Before and after aerial pictures show how floods swept through Queensland and NSW towns

High-resolution images shot from a camera system mounted on planes focus in on the devastation

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022

Liberal party dissolves NSW branch

The federal arm of the Liberal party has intervened and dissolved its NSW state branch.

The Canberra Times · Mar 4, 2022

Like many disasters in Australia, Aboriginal people are over-represented and under-resourced in the NSW floods

The flooding crisis that has engulfed much of Australia’s east coast is yet more evidence of the catastrophic impacts of climate change. While all people are forced to confront similar challenges such as forced evacuations, loss of property and damage to businesses, Aboriginal people are once again over-represented in the…

The Conversation · Mar 4, 2022

Shark warnings at popular Sydney beaches as rain and floods muddy the waters

Experts say nutrients from the land flushed into the sea by heavy rains can attract fish and other animals to feed – this can then attract sharks

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022

Federal intervention in NSW Liberal party secures future of Coalition ministers and sitting MP

Compromise saves ministers for Scott Morrison but leaves most contentious preselections for NSW division to sort out before end of March

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022

Murwillumbah frustrated by 'sheer lack of planning' with flood rescues 'left to locals'

'Adrenaline and shock' has given way to anger as residents across northern New South Wales ask how they were left stranded by this week's floods despite authorities being warned ahead of time.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2022