The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

Are older Australians really safer from crime? The evidence says the harms are just harder to see

Australians are once again mourning after the alleged murders of three women in New South Wales over the weekend. With two of the victims being 70 and 90 years old, questions are being asked about the safety of older people.

The Conversation · Sep 24

Beau Lamarre-Condon sized up surfboard bag against friend before allegedly murdering Sydney couple, court told

Former NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies before concealing bodies in bags bought from sports store

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

V'landys sets sights on overseas moves in new NRL role

Peter V'landys has officially been appointed as the NRL's new executive chairman, making him the most powerful player in the sport in 30 years.

AAP · Sep 23

Australia is responding to domestic violence after the event, not preventing it from happening

Four domestic violence-related deaths in one weekend in New South Wales have reignited questions about what more can be done to protect vulnerable people, two years after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labelled domestic and gender-based violence a “national crisis”.

The Conversation · Sep 22

Police investigate possible organised crime links after boy, 11, shot in the face in Sydney

Boy taken to hospital in a critical condition amid a renewed debate about gun control in NSW

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22

'He's a rat': why Gallen's back to fight big Nelson

At 45, NRL great-turned-boxer Paul Gallen is returning to the ring after answering an SOS call from promoters to fight the 'Big Nasty' Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

AAP · Sep 21

NSW Music Festival Promoter Claims Cars Firebombed After Threats Over Israeli DJ Bookings

A local music festival promoter has claimed that their vehicles were firebombed following weeks of social media threats.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 20

Gun debate fires up with reload on buyback pushback

A state opposition proposal to halt a buyback scheme and review firearm restrictions has reignited the post-Bondi terror attack gun debate.

AAP · Sep 19

NSW council left without a mayor after names ‘drawn out of a hat’ in election tie-break bungle

Clarence Valley councillor incorrectly elected after random draw that should have eliminated him

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19

Exchange of fire as Liberals vow to halt gun buyback

A state government has accused the opposition of following One Nation on firearms laws and failing to put public safety first by backing a buyback scheme.

AAP · Sep 19