The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

'Punched him in the head': watchdog gets police footage

Police vision of an officer appearing to brag about punching a protester has been referred to the law enforcement watchdog, as some call for his suspension.

AAP · Sep 1

NSW top prosecutor Sally Dowling and attorney general discussed which barristers could review findings into her office, estimates hears

Dowling tells budget estimates that Michael Daley called to tell her he was appointing a senior counsel and ‘raised quite a number of names’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1

What’s the difference between paid work and friendly advice? Charles Perrottet and Icac are finding out

Star witness says he wasn’t paid directly for advice he gave to a consultancy – but his wife’s company got big sums of money

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31

Record low snow marks harsh reality for ski sector

With the prospect of shorter winters and less reliable snow, ski resorts are investing in snowmaking or expanding their summer offerings to get by.

AAP · Aug 30

Charles Perrottet becomes Icac’s main character amid claims of hidden payments and political hit jobs

The brother of former premier questioned over what, if anything, was done in return for $2m from developer turned fugitive Jean Nassif

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28

‘We execute the prick’: Charles Perrottet sent text plotting downfall of NSW Liberal minister, Icac hears

Brother of former state premier tells Icac he sent message to his wife referring to a plan to damage the career of rival David Elliott

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28

Minister defies premier on armed Jewish security group

A state minister has backed police in a disagreement over allowing an armed Jewish private security service to operate in public spaces.

AAP · Aug 28

Hanson tells star candidate to stop speaking Japanese

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has announced the party's leading candidates for an upcoming state election, but one debutant strayed from the script.

AAP · Aug 27

One Nation’s new NSW leader Mike Newman is an investment banker who wants to ‘get rid of wokery’

Son of former ABC chair will contest seat of Cessnock in March state election and says ‘my wife’s Japanese’ so he doesn’t believe party is racist

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

Thieves stole 400,000 juvenile oysters worth about $350,000 from an Australian farm; the grower says a third of his stock is gone and the theft has set him back two to three years

Waterborne thieves stole 400,000 young oysters from a New South Wales farm. This large-scale theft wiped out a third of the grower's total stock. The stolen oysters were valued at approximately $350,000 AUD and were crucial for Christmas sales. Police are investigating the incident, which could set the business back…

The Times of India · Aug 27