The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

New NSW Laws Target Nazi Chants With Up To 2 Years Jail Time Or $22k In Fines

NSW has announced changes to hate speech laws, targeting specific conduct in public spaces regarding support for Nazi ideology.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 18, 2025

Targeted laws to stamp out obnoxious 'part-time Nazis'

Neo-Nazis could face jail time or thousands of dollars in fines under laws rapidly drafted after a shocking fascist rally outside a state parliament.

AAP · Nov 18, 2025

Former Liberal senator quits party – as it happened

This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2025

New leader urges voters stick by divided coalition

A renewable energy believer has been elected to lead the NSW Nationals but won't back the same climate target as the Liberals.

AAP · Nov 17, 2025

‘It just blew me away’: the new Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk in northern NSW follows ancient trails

Bundjalung man Ashley Moran has a personal connection to the track and says the multiday hike will give walkers a new appreciation of the area’s significance

The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025

Former police officer’s destruction of body-worn video and use of excessive force was serious misconduct, report finds

Four NSW officers who failed to report former constable’s confessions also found to have engaged in serious misconduct, independent commission says

The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025

View from The Hill: The Liberals may fell Sussan Ley but she won’t make it easy for Taylor and Hastie

In 2015, soon after he had rolled Tony Abbott to become prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull was heckled when, with a straight face, he told New South Wales Liberals, “We are not run by factions”.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025

Why Pope Leo is making a plea to save our cinemas

To the best of my knowledge, Pope Leo XIV has never visited the town of Yass in New South Wales.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025

Dugald Saunders steps down as NSW Nationals leader with speculation the Liberals’ Mark Speakman could follow

Saunders says ‘it is the right time for me to take a step back and focus on my family and myself’, week after state Nationals dump net zero commitment

The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025

Insurance costs to 'skyrocket' after workers comp fail

Insurance premiums for many charities and small businesses are set to spike after sweeping workers compensation reforms were voted down.

AAP · Nov 17, 2025