The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

'White man's justice' letting Indigenous people down, retiring NSW Supreme Court top judge says

On the eve of his retirement, New South Wales Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Bathurst calls the court out for failing Indigenous people and dragging the chain on diversity.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2022

Lismore flood emergency sees people stranded on roofs, evacuation warning issued for entire NSW Northern Rivers

NSW's Emergency Services Minister says the state's Northern Rivers region is being hit by a "natural disaster of unprecedented proportions" as flood levels hit a new record.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2022

NSW flood crisis 'unprecedented': premier

The catastrophic flood crisis across northern NSW is expected to worsen as thousands of people are ordered to higher ground and many are left stranded.

AAP · Feb 27, 2022

ACT crossings closed after 'tropical air from the north' leads to heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall in the ACT has led to some crossings being closed for safety reasons.

The Canberra Times · Feb 27, 2022

The weather system bringing floods to Australia will become more likely under climate change

The severe floods in southeast Queensland this week have forced hundreds of residents to flee the town of Gympie and have cut off major roads, after intense rain battered the state for several days. The rain is expected to continue today, and travel south into New South Wales.

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2022

Return to NSW normal not far off: premier

Despite NSW adding 6014 new infections to its COVID caseload, the premier is hopeful the changes will breath new life into central Sydney and other major CBDs.

AAP · Feb 26, 2022

Floods in south-east Queensland and northern NSW: what has happened and which areas could be hit next?

Eight people have now died, with at least two more missing as major flooding hits Brisbane, Lismore, Murwillumbah and Gympie

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2022

Many Queensland schools to close as ‘unpredictable’ weather continues – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2022

Rain records: how long will NSW and Queensland’s wet and humid weather last?

Floods have claimed lives and Sydney is experiencing its wettest summer in decades amid La Niña and climate change. Is this the new normal?

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2022

Help on the way, PM tells Queenslanders

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Queenslanders impacted by widespread flooding in the state's southeast can be assured the recovery has already begun.

AAP · Feb 26, 2022