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Latest news: New South Wales

Littering, asbestos fines to double in major crackdown

Littering, asbestos fines to double in major crackdown

An asbestos crisis across Sydney has highlighted the urgent need for tighter environmental protection laws.

World-first ban on animal smoking, forced swim tests

World-first ban on animal smoking, forced swim tests

World-first ban on animal smoking, forced swim tests

World-first ban on animal smoking, forced swim tests

Forcing animals to choke on cigarette smoke or swim to exhaustion for scientific purposes has been outlawed in NSW in a world-first ban.

Manslaughter charges after kids killed in street race

Manslaughter charges after kids killed in street race

Manslaughter charges after kids killed in street race

Manslaughter charges after kids killed in street race

Two drivers allegedly involved in a street race before one car crashed into a tree, killing two children and injuring a third, face manslaughter charges.

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Cocaine continues to wash ashore, confounding police

Cocaine continues to wash ashore, confounding police

The origin of more than 250kg of cocaine blocks adrift along the NSW coastline, carrying labels such as "Tesla" and "Zoe", is yet to be discovered.

'We need action now': regional crime gap keeps growing

'We need action now': regional crime gap keeps growing

Crime rates between the country and city are getting worse in NSW as Australia's first women's safety commissioner begins work to address family violence.

Child-grooming raid followed 'cult recruitment calls'

Child-grooming raid followed 'cult recruitment calls'

A woman charged over alleged child grooming is accused of going to "extraordinary lengths" as part of her devoted life as the wife of a cult leader.

Unhappy Lomax can take flight on Dragons wing: Bird

Unhappy Lomax can take flight on Dragons wing: Bird

St George Illawarra star Jack Bird says playing out of position is all part of making it in the NRL and insists out-of-sorts Zac Lomax can flourish out wide.

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Gifted education program to roll out in all NSW schools

Gifted education program to roll out in all NSW schools

Gifted education program to roll out in all NSW schools

Gifted education program to roll out in all NSW schools

A scheme to introduce high-potential and gifted education programs in every public school in NSW is helping students reach their full potential.

Decades in jail for impaired victims' 'monster' rapist

Decades in jail for impaired victims' 'monster' rapist

Decades in jail for impaired victims' 'monster' rapist

Decades in jail for impaired victims' 'monster' rapist

An ice user who referred to himself as a "monster" has been jailed for up to 28 years for cruel, violent, sexual acts with four cognitively impaired victims.

Kelly to play 200th Giants game against childhood club

Kelly to play 200th Giants game against childhood club

Kelly to play 200th Giants game against childhood club

Kelly to play 200th Giants game against childhood club

Josh Kelly grew up following North Melbourne, but the GWS stalwart says there'll be no mixed emotions when he runs out against the Kangaroos for his 200th game.

I want same roster next NBL season: Hawks coach Tatum

I want same roster next NBL season: Hawks coach Tatum

I want same roster next NBL season: Hawks coach Tatum

I want same roster next NBL season: Hawks coach Tatum

The Illawarra Hawks came within a sliver of the NBL Championship Series and Justin Tatum is hopeful of keeping the same roster into next season.

Jail stint looms for woman guilty over fatal breast job

Jail stint looms for woman guilty over fatal breast job

Jail stint looms for woman guilty over fatal breast job

Jail stint looms for woman guilty over fatal breast job

Jie Shao has been found guilty of manslaughter after a woman died following an illegal breast augmentation procedure.

Burton's our five-eighth, can be more involved: Ciraldo

Burton's our five-eighth, can be more involved: Ciraldo

Burton's our five-eighth, can be more involved: Ciraldo

Burton's our five-eighth, can be more involved: Ciraldo

Matt Burton will remain Canterbury's five-eighth, with coach Cameron Ciraldo doubling down on the former Penrith centre's potential in the halves.

Eels still wary despite boasting recipe to beat Penrith

Eels still wary despite boasting recipe to beat Penrith

Eels still wary despite boasting recipe to beat Penrith

Eels still wary despite boasting recipe to beat Penrith

Parramatta players know how to topple Penrith, but are still wary of the three-time defending NRL premiers.

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Euro clubs hurting Australia's Olympic hopes: Arnold

Graham Arnold has used the Socceroos World Cup qualifiers to take a pop at European clubs playing hard ball when it comes to Australia's Olympic squad.

Caspers restores some Wanderers pride with big ALW win

Holly Caspers scored twice and added an assist as Western Sydney Wanderers surged into the A-League Women top six with a crushing 4-1 home win over Canberra.

NSW prisons boss off the job after Wayne Astill inquiry

NSW Corrective Services Commissioner Kevin Corcoran is no longer in the job after giving evidence to an inquiry into prison guard rapist Wayne Astill.

'It will save lives': Jail threat for gay 'conversions'

Legislation to outlaw gay conversion practices has reached NSW parliament, with exemptions for religious groups and parents discussing issues with their kids.

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GWS star Brown hoping to hear more of his special song

Greater Western Sydney gun Callum Brown is hoping Giants fans can dance more to his favourite song.

Ex-Abbott minister hits out at 'ridiculous MDMA ban'

Andrew Robb, who served as trade minister in the Abbott government, says it beggars belief that NSW has created such tight restrictions on medicinal MDMA.

Sydney surfer O'Leary earns Olympic selection for Japan

Australian surfer Connor O'Leary will represent Japan - the country of his mother's birth - at this year's Paris Olympics, which will be contested in Tahiti.

Leniu 'not a racist', declares Roosters coach Robinson

Trent Robinson has declared suspended Spencer Leniu is “not racist” as the Roosters coach warned the NRL and society has a wider issue with loaded language.

Record emergency visits driving long hospital waits

NSW hospitals have seen a record number of patients seeking urgent care but the health minister says emergency departments cannot be used as medical centres.

Woman convicted after leaking data to accused kidnapper

A former Service NSW worker has been sentenced after providing confidential information to her then boyfriend who has been accused of a violent kidnapping.

Tigers backing young gun Galvin to take NRL by storm

Wests Tigers teammates are predicting teenage prodigy Lachlan Galvin won't be overawed when he makes his NRL debut against Canberra.

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