The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

NSW records 10,650 COVID cases, 5 deaths

Five more people have died with COVID-19 in NSW and there are 10,650 new cases of the virus - the largest daily number of infections in two weeks.

AAP · Mar 1, 2022

Floods and livestock losses leave NSW and Queensland farmers reeling from third disaster in three years

Lismore dairy farmer tells of watching half his herd get swept away as others reassess future on the land

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2022

NSW death toll rises to five; more ‘high impact’ storms forecast for Queensland – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2022

NSW's severe weather hits Sydney; fourth death confirmed in Lismore

Northern NSW mourns the loss of beloved locals who perished in the region's flood crisis — and, there could be more tragedy to come as the state faces another bout of severe weather.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2022

Sydney on high-alert as rain bomb looms

Sydney must be prepared for the worst, the emergency services minister says, as a severe weather warning extends from Newcastle to the South Coast

AAP · Mar 1, 2022

Flood of help: how the NSW and Queensland disaster has brought neighbours closer together

Stories of generous strangers are being shared online as locals offer shelter, share supplies and search for stranded residents

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2022

NSW Liberals to consider fresh preselection plan to avoid federal intervention

State executive set to weigh up push for fast-tracked plebiscites in challenged seats, including those of ministers Sussan Ley and Alex Hawke

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2022

East coast flooding bill in the billions

The cost of the current flood crisis is not yet known, but Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expecting a big clean-up bill as insurance claims start rolling in.

AAP · Mar 1, 2022

NSW Police Have Evacuated Newy Locals From A Huge Warehouse Fire And The Vids Are Insane

Around 100 firefighters were deployed to deal with an enormous warehouse fire in Newcastle on Tuesday night.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 1, 2022

Australian residents and horses trapped on bridge by rising floodwaters

Floodwaters swallowed both ends of arched bridge and stranded residents and livestock overnight

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022