Glen for Women Indigenous rehab program on NSW Central Coast hailed a success after first year
When Alison Miles attended the new Glen for Women drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre on the New South Wales Central Coast it was her seventh attempt…
Man accused of stabbing Service NSW worker has history of mental health issues, court told
The man accused of stabbing a Service NSW worker multiple times in Sydney's CBD poses a safety risk to correctional officers, a court has been…
NSW Swifts win Super Netball thriller over Melbourne Vixens
NSW Swifts have produced another stunning fourth-quarter comeback to defeat fierce rivals Melbourne Vixens 67-66 in Super Netball, triumphing by one goal for a second…
Central West NSW First Nations leaders rally behind Voice to Parliament
Indigenous elders and leaders from western New South Wales have rallied behind the "yes" vote for a First Nations Voice to Parliament, with one local leader citing…
NSW Liberals pick up four votes after recount to retain seat of Ryde
The New South Wales Liberals have won the seat of Ryde after a recount, the state's electoral commission has confirmed.Key points:NSW Labor requested a recount…
Coastal NSW recovering from hail, strong wind and power outages after Good Friday storm
A clean-up is underway after wind gusts of more than 100 kilometres per hour and hailstones 6 centimetres wide hit parts of New South Wales overnight. Key…
Chinese-Australians’ political awakening was a big factor in Labor’s win in Aston
A few acquaintances of mine decided to give up their Chinese citizenship before last year's federal election after living on permanent visas for more than a…
NSW Premier Chris Minns unveils his new frontbench, half of whom are women in a first for NSW
Premier Chris Minns has unveiled a pared down frontbench that includes gender parity within the Ministry for the first time in New South Wales.Key points:The…
NSW Swifts claim first Super Netball win of year in Romelda Aiken-George’s 200th game
The NSW Swifts have broken through for their first victory of the Super Netball season after charging home in the fourth quarter to defeat Queensland…
NSW election results pave way for Mark Latham to re-enter NSW upper house
Mark Latham's firebrand move to bolster One Nation's power in the NSW upper house, by resigning his seat mid-term and running again at Saturday's state…
Chris Minns’ NSW election victory tapped into the anger that was staring Dominic Perrottet in the face
It was the promise that tapped into the anger of our times. Stalling wages, rising prices and a government focused on austerity.Labor's pledge to scrap…
Labor projected to govern in majority after winning the NSW election, and overthrowing Coalition government
The ABC projects that Labor will govern in majority in New South Wales.Chris Minns will be the 47th premier of the state after leading his…
Polling booths close across NSW as vote counting to elect new government begins
Polls have closed across New South Wales as counting begins in a tight race to elect the party that will govern for the next four…
Feral animals and weeds a priority for key regional independents ahead of NSW election
The Invasive Species Council (ISC) is lobbying regional independents and crossbenchers, who may end up holding the balance of power after the New South Wales…
NSW on track to hit hottest March on record after coolest summer in 11 years
New South Wales has just had its coolest summer in 11 years, but now March is on track to be the hottest on record.Key points:The…
Holsworthy candidate Tina Ayyad victim of smear campaign ahead of NSW election
The Liberal candidate for the south-west Sydney seat of Holsworthy has been targeted in a racist smear campaign, ahead of the state election. Key points:Tina Ayyad is…
Nurses’ union sues NSW government alleging understaffing, patient mistreatment
The NSW nurses' union has lodged a court case against the state government for breaching patient care awards, due to understaffing.Key points:The nurses' union claims…
Independent candidates team up to pressure major parties on coal and gas reforms in NSW
Eight New South Wales independents are joining forces to pressure the major parties as they pursue coal and gas reforms ahead of the state election.Key…
The NSW Coalition said it ‘slashed’ the social housing waitlist. Is that correct?
The claimAs the Reserve Bank lifts interest rates and the cost of renting climbs, the issue of affordable housing has featured in the NSW election campaign.New…
It’s only been six months, but these Syrian refugees are thriving on the NSW central coast
As the school bell rings, eight-year-old Elinor Al Daoud runs from the classroom, beaming as she hugs her friends.It is recess time at the East Gosford primary school and the…