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Latest news: New South Wales

'Freak wave' sweeps picnic-goers off rocks to deaths

'Freak wave' sweeps picnic-goers off rocks to deaths

The deaths of two women swept out to sea from a rock shelf have prompted authorities to look at working more closely with multicultural communities.

Plea to NSW premier for ex-pilot facing extradition

Plea to NSW premier for ex-pilot facing extradition

Plea to NSW premier for ex-pilot facing extradition

Plea to NSW premier for ex-pilot facing extradition

The wife of ex-US pilot Daniel Duggan has appealed to the NSW premier after her husband was sent to another prison ahead of his possible extradition.

Souths' Cam Murray returns with Origin clock ticking

Souths' Cam Murray returns with Origin clock ticking

Souths' Cam Murray returns with Origin clock ticking

Souths' Cam Murray returns with Origin clock ticking

With the days counting down to State of Origin II selection, Cam Murray has been named on the bench for Souths against Brisbane as he returns from a hip injury.

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Hynes remains upbeat despite NSW Origin disappointment

Hynes remains upbeat despite NSW Origin disappointment

NSW have received positive news on Dylan Edwards, Liam Martin and Haumole Olakau'atu, while Nicho Hynes has returned to Cronulla training in good spirits.

Roosters' Brandon Smith dropped after 'rookie mistake'

Roosters' Brandon Smith dropped after 'rookie mistake'

A poorly timed coffee with his girlfriend has cost Brandon Smith a spot in the Sydney Roosters' NRL team for round 15.

Toothless Wests Tigers make plenty more changes

Toothless Wests Tigers make plenty more changes

The woeful Wests Tigers have brought Api Koroisau into the halves and given Lachlan Galvin a spell as he contends with a hand injury.

BetEasy sues over William Hill acquisition 'fraud'

BetEasy sues over William Hill acquisition 'fraud'

BetEasy is seeking damages alleging it was not told of a potential $23 million claim against William Hill when it purchased the gambling giant's Australian arm.

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Trindall wins back Sharks jersey, avoids further bans

Trindall wins back Sharks jersey, avoids further bans

Trindall wins back Sharks jersey, avoids further bans

Trindall wins back Sharks jersey, avoids further bans

Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall has been confirmed as the Sharks' first-choice No.6 again, as the NRL opts against further bans over his driving offences.

Grief keeps grip on region a year after bus tragedy

Grief keeps grip on region a year after bus tragedy

Grief keeps grip on region a year after bus tragedy

Grief keeps grip on region a year after bus tragedy

A year on from the Hunter Valley bus crash that killed 10 people, a grieving father has turned his attention to preventing a similar tragedy.

Back-to-basics budget for health, schools as costs soar

Back-to-basics budget for health, schools as costs soar

Back-to-basics budget for health, schools as costs soar

Back-to-basics budget for health, schools as costs soar

The NSW government will fund billions in upgrades and maintenance for schools and hospitals as the treasurer acknowledges cost pressures on construction.

Tram network pay-row strike to hit Sydney commuters

Tram network pay-row strike to hit Sydney commuters

Tram network pay-row strike to hit Sydney commuters

Tram network pay-row strike to hit Sydney commuters

Commuters in Sydney will be affected by a 24-hour tram strike as a union ups the ante in its bid for a pay rise to account for cost-of-living increases.

Newcastle Jets saved as new owners confirmed

Newcastle Jets saved as new owners confirmed

Newcastle Jets saved as new owners confirmed

Newcastle Jets saved as new owners confirmed

More than three years after the previous owner was stripped of the licence, A-Leagues club Newcastle Jets are under new ownership.

Buried truck linked to dead diver, port cocaine seizure

Buried truck linked to dead diver, port cocaine seizure

Buried truck linked to dead diver, port cocaine seizure

Buried truck linked to dead diver, port cocaine seizure

An unearthed truck is believed to be linked to a cocaine importation that left bricks in the water, two men before court, one diver dead and another missing.

High-profile lawyer denies sharing sexual assault info

A high-profile gangland solicitor has denied illegally sharing details of an alleged sexual assault, including the complainant's name.

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Sixers land seismic WBBL blow on Heat with key signing

The Sydney Sixers have secured a WBBL recruitment coup in the first big pre-draft play under the league's new rules.

Dragons sign NRLW veteran Hancock at age 42

Steph Hancock has agreed to extend her NRLW career into another season, signing with St George Illawarra some 21 years after her Test debut for Australia.

Check-ups could stop two men from dying every hour

Men have been urged to get help for their mental and physical health challenges as statistics reveal about 50 die every day from preventable causes.

Wilson lifts Dogs to last-gasp win over Eels

Blake Wilson's late try has helped Canterbury defeat Parramatta 22-18 to move into the NRL's top eight.

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Sloan wants to be Dragons' generational answer at No.1

St George Illawarra have cycled through 19 fullbacks since Darius Boyd's 2011 exit, but Tyrell Sloan has set his sights on being the solution to that problem.

Remembering the Myall Creek massacre 186 years on

Hundreds of people have gathered to remember the day Aboriginal people were massacred by stockmen in NSW 186 years ago.

Returning river-town residents on alert as floods ease

Emergency services are urging people returning to some river towns near Sydney to be cautious because the degree of flood damage is not yet known.

Manly wait on Olakau'atu scans, Aloiai faces ban

Haumole Olakau'atu has undergone scans on his calf, while Manly teammates Josh Aloiai is facing the longest NRL ban for a trip in almost four years..

Roosters hope Smith learns lessons after breach notice

Luke Keary says Brandon Smith deserved his breach notice for missing a Roosters team meeting, while Victor Radley says it may have turned Smith around.

Insurers on notice to cough up for full hospital bills

Some private health insurers only pay half the cost of a patient's public hospital stay, slugging state taxpayers $150 million each year.

Olam injury concern adds to Wests Tigers' worries

Justin Olam's troublesome knee is the latest issue for Wests Tigers to tackle as they deal with a contract impasse with young gun playmaker Lachlan Galvin.

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