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Latest news: New South Wales

'Still the benchmark': Kings out to flex on United

'Still the benchmark': Kings out to flex on United

Melbourne United are sitting pretty atop the NBL ladder but the Sydney Kings are keen to give them a reality check.

Samurai sword-attacking realtor spared more jail time

Samurai sword-attacking realtor spared more jail time

Samurai sword-attacking realtor spared more jail time

Samurai sword-attacking realtor spared more jail time

A man will serve a two year and three month sentence in the community under strict conditions after a drug-fuelled attack on two women.

Renter-protection call after 'appalling' alleged scam

Renter-protection call after 'appalling' alleged scam

Renter-protection call after 'appalling' alleged scam

Renter-protection call after 'appalling' alleged scam

A tenants' union wants long-lasting government action after a strata manager allegedly scammed Sydney renters out of $60,000.

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'Incredibly difficult': volunteer firefighter mourned

'Incredibly difficult': volunteer firefighter mourned

The NSW Rural Fire Service is doing all it can to support the family of Leo Fransen, who died after being hit by a falling tree while battling a bushfire.

'Too little too late': fight looms over NSW climate law

'Too little too late': fight looms over NSW climate law

The cost of climate change and inaction is exorbitant, says one of 12 MPs prepared to block an "unambitious" set of NSW emissions targets.

NSW Forestry Corp sorry for destroying protected trees

NSW Forestry Corp sorry for destroying protected trees

The NSW Forestry Corporation has apologised for destroying 17 protected trees in a state forest, and will fund compensatory projects worth $500,000.

Wilkinson's legal spat with Ten to be heard 'promptly'

Wilkinson's legal spat with Ten to be heard 'promptly'

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson's civil action against Network Ten over legal fees relating to a high-profile defamation case will be fast-tracked.

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Matildas' van Egmond signs short-term A-League deal

Matildas' van Egmond signs short-term A-League deal

Matildas' van Egmond signs short-term A-League deal

Matildas' van Egmond signs short-term A-League deal

Matildas veteran Emily van Egmond has signed a four-game contract to return to the A-League Women's Newcastle Jets.

'Tragic': volunteer firefighter killed by falling tree

'Tragic': volunteer firefighter killed by falling tree

'Tragic': volunteer firefighter killed by falling tree

'Tragic': volunteer firefighter killed by falling tree

A volunteer firefighter has been killed after being struck by a falling tree while battling a blaze in northern NSW, which has burnt more than 21,000 hectares.

Scorchers end Sixers' WBBL winning run with big victory

Scorchers end Sixers' WBBL winning run with big victory

Scorchers end Sixers' WBBL winning run with big victory

Scorchers end Sixers' WBBL winning run with big victory

The Sydney Sixers' four-match winning streak has been brought to a crashing halt in a 61-run defeat to the ladder-leading Perth Scorchers.

Rapist allowed to work in prison despite allegations

Rapist allowed to work in prison despite allegations

Rapist allowed to work in prison despite allegations

Rapist allowed to work in prison despite allegations

The governor of a women’s prison where inmates were raped says she was at a loss as how to deal with the former officer later convicted of the assaults.

Swim coach jailed for 32 years over child abuse culture

Swim coach jailed for 32 years over child abuse culture

Swim coach jailed for 32 years over child abuse culture

Swim coach jailed for 32 years over child abuse culture

Swim coach Paul Frost who sexually abused 11 students for more than a decade has been jailed for up to 32 years for normalising horrifying behaviour.

Shelled octopus in spotlight with award-winning photo

Shelled octopus in spotlight with award-winning photo

Shelled octopus in spotlight with award-winning photo

Shelled octopus in spotlight with award-winning photo

An award-winning image of a tiny paper nautilus is part of a new exhibition of ocean photography at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney.

Michael Hooper signs up for Aussie sevens Olympic bid

Michael Hooper signs up for Aussie sevens Olympic bid

Michael Hooper signs up for Aussie sevens Olympic bid

Michael Hooper signs up for Aussie sevens Olympic bid

Veteran Australian rugby star Michael Hooper is to take up a new challenge as a sevens player for the national squad, with an eye on striking Olympic gold.

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Fearless rival Dylan Biggs ready to stand up to Tszyu

Reigning champion Dylan Biggs says he won't be playing second fiddle to Nikita Tszyu in their Australian super-welterweight showdown in Newcastle.

Federal axe falls on NSW road and rail projects

A series of major road upgrades in Sydney and regional areas are in jeopardy after a shake-up of Commonwealth infrastructure spending.

Man who fought extradition convicted for bashing woman

A British man who seriously injured a woman in a domestic-violence incident will be released in February after earlier battling his return to Australia.

Kyrgios says 'stars will have to align' for comeback

Australia's former Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios says 'the stars will have to align' for him to make a successful return to tennis after 14 months out.

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Cookie-cutter designs to underpin NSW housing boom

NSW will turn back the clock and develop a cookie-cutter design book like those used in many beloved suburbs in the latest effort to make housing affordable.

More money, opportunities for Australia's women golfers

The WPGA Tour of Australasia's 2024 schedule will include two $500,000 tournaments co-sanctioned with the Ladies European Tour.

Swan Smith excited for "home" AFLW semi against Crows

Sydney key forward Bella Smith is preparing for a return to her former home ground as the Swans gear up for their AFLW semi against Adelaide at Norwood Oval.

Sydney music scene 'better than ever' but needs a stage

A revival of underground music in Sydney, particularly across the west, has the potential to take on the globe if the right infrastructure is in place.

Lower insurance premiums possible under NSW tax change

Homeowners and businesses facing the highest insurance premiums in the nation could soon enjoy savings under a planned reform for NSW.

Johnson will become a game-winner for Hawks: Tatum

The Illawarra Hawks will continue to play the long game with AJ Johnson but new interim coach Justin Tatum expects him to become crucial by NBL season's end.

Public invited to Barry Humphries' Opera House memorial

Australia will farewell Barry Humphries in style at the Sydney Opera House, with limited tickets publicly available this week.

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