The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

NSW Transport official placed on leave before hearing on rail system shutdown

Megan Bourke-O’Neil had been due to appear at a budget estimates hearing on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2022

Zoos renting out koalas 'not ok': govt

The NSW government has vowed to put a stop to animal parks renting out koalas to homes and hotels for thousands of dollars an hour.

AAP · Mar 1, 2022

First death of NSW flood crisis confirmed as woman's body found in flooded Lismore home, Ballina Hospital evacuated

The body of an elderly woman is found inside a flooded home at Lismore, as the flood emergency gripping northern NSW continues.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2022

Thousands evacuate worst Australian floods in decades

Tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes and many more have been told to prepare to flee as parts of Australia’s southeast coast are inundated by the worst flooding in decades

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

A Non-Exhaustive List Of Ways You Can Help Flood Victims In Queensland & NSW

Let's ditch the doom-scroll and help out our mates.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 1, 2022

Queanbeyan SES hand out sandbags in preparation for flash flooding

A flood watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground.

The Canberra Times · Mar 1, 2022

South Aust rescue team heads to NSW floods

A team of water rescue experts has been sent from South Australia to NSW to help with the response to the devastating flooding.

AAP · Feb 28, 2022

PM pledges further ADF support for floods

Additional ADF personnel are being mobilised to assist in areas expected to receive heavy rainfall in the coming days, the prime minister has announced.

AAP · Feb 28, 2022

Flying NPWS choppers to NSW floods 'naive'

The SES has rejected Labor calls for the NSW government to use its fleet of National Parks and Wildlife Services helicopters in the state's flood crisis.

AAP · Feb 28, 2022

NSW public servant on leave over trains

A public servant has been put on leave after the Sydney train shutdown but in an "extraordinary" twist the NSW Transport secretary has refused to say why.

AAP · Feb 28, 2022