The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

New buses ease crowding but driver shortages untouched

The NSW budget will include extra funding for buses and bus services but there's doubts the extra cash will be enough.

AAP · Jun 18, 2025

Liberal chair 'tried to get out of' key leadership gig

A former premier heading up a beleaguered Liberal party says he didn't want the job but was caught at a moment of weakness.

AAP · Jun 18, 2025

Daley has shot to finally put Maroon dynasty behind him

Wednesday's State of Origin II comes 11 years to the day after Laurie Daley won his one series as NSW coach. He can finally clinch a second one in Perth.

AAP · Jun 17, 2025

Victorian octogenarians dumped from committee running NSW Liberal party but federal intervention continues

Alan Stockdale and Richard Alston axed from panel after recent controversies and replaced with six new members from NSW, including chair Nick Greiner

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025

Liberals launch high-level probe into election drubbing

A decades-low primary vote and the challenges posed by teal independents will be key elements of a review into the Liberals' crushing federal election loss.

AAP · Jun 17, 2025

Billion-dollar savings chased in mental health changes

Controversial legislation that would change who can access compensation for psychological workplace injuries is under the microscope in a parliamentary inquiry.

AAP · Jun 17, 2025

Surge in death cap mushrooms in NSW and SA as scientists warn some deadly fungi look like supermarket varieties

Amanita phalloides detected growing in Sydney, the southern highlands, southern NSW and the Adelaide hills

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025

A two-bedroom Bondi Junction unit for $1,100 a week. Is ‘affordable housing’ really affordable?

Government programs designed to offer rent below market rate for low-to-moderate income households are failing those who most need it, advocates say

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025

Our NSW council banned street-visible solar panels. What can I do?

Support for heritage homeowners investing in green tech is growing, writes policy professional Kat George. But you may need to put in some legwork

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025

Fate of NSW Liberal party to be decided at crunch meeting after federal takeover

Committee replaced state executive 10 months ago, after ‘scathing’ review about nomination failure in council elections

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025