The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

It’s wild mushroom season in Australia. Here’s how to stay safe and avoid poisoning

A number of Australian states including New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have issued warnings in recent weeks about the risks of eating wild mushrooms.

The Conversation · May 15, 2025

Tedesco 'not expecting much' as Origin selection looms

James Tedesco has catapulted into State of Origin calculations this year, but the Sydney Roosters captain is not expecting a phone call from coach Laurie Daley.

AAP · May 15, 2025

‘If I didn’t have kids, I am dead’: Jasmine’s dreams turned into nightmare six weeks after arriving in Australia

Migrants and refugee women who experience domestic violence face major hurdles to get help. One centre in NSW is trying to change that

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2025

NSW police continued to justify festival strip-searches using drug dogs despite knowing 30% hit-rate, court hears

Class action from more than 3,000 group members argues vast majority of strip-searches at music festivals between 2018 and 2022 were unlawful

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2025

'Regardless of postcode': abortion access laws debated

A bill to improve access to abortions in regional areas has triggered passionate reactions from conservative politicians and is expected to split major parties.

AAP · May 13, 2025

Ill landholder urges compassion in shift to renewables

A rural landowner locked in a battle over a renewable energy project that would affect his property has begged the government to show humanity and decency.

AAP · May 13, 2025

What is the new abortion bill in NSW – and why is Tony Abbott trying to stop it?

A proposal to improve access to abortion services could soon become law. So what’s in the bill – and why has it caused heated debate?

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2025

NSW to legalise e-scooters on paths and roads up to 20km/h for those over 16

State government says ‘sensible rules’ will promote health and lifestyle benefits of electric scooters and bikes while keeping users and others safe

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2025

E-bike rules written but enforcement up in the air

E-scooters and e-bikes will be allowed to rub shoulders with pedestrians on shared paths at certain speeds in one state, but who will enforce speed limits?

AAP · May 12, 2025

‘Little chicken whisperer’: Tommy, sentinel flocks and the fight against deadly mosquito-borne viruses

Victoria may have gone high-tech but in NSW birds cared for by volunteers are still a first-line defence against potentially deadly Japanese encephalitis

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2025