New South Wales
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Housing advocate warns private sector reliance deepens Australian crisis
Housing campaigner Judy Mundey warns that reliance on private developers and developer collapses worsen Australia’s housing crisis.
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Tragic End to Nattai Search as Communication Failure Overshadows Discovery of Lily Hooper
An eight-day search for hiker Lily Hooper in New South Wales ended in tragedy as officials retracted false reports of her survival after finding her body.
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NSW Confirms Extra Public Holiday for Anzac Day Weekends in 2026, 2027
New South Wales residents will receive an additional public holiday in 2026 and 2027 when Anzac Day falls on a weekend, with the state government reviewing a permanent change to its holiday schedule.
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Sydney Air Quality Dips Amid Ongoing Bushfire Response
Millions across New South Wales, including Sydney, woke to smoke-filled skies and poor air quality after two significant bushfires burned overnight, prompting intensified firefighting efforts.
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Teenager’s Fatal Fall Near Jerrabomberra Waterhole Sparks Safety Concerns
A teenager has died after a tragic fall from a cliff near Jerrabomberra Waterhole, a popular natural site near Canberra, prompting an investigation and renewed calls for caution at such locations.
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Gunnedah Tragedy: Man Shot Dead by Police After Bow and Arrow Threat
A man was fatally shot by police in rural Gunnedah, NSW, after threatening officers with a bow and arrow during a welfare check. The incident, deemed a ‘split-second decision,’ has triggered a critical investigation focusing on the circumstances and the…
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Tornado Warning Issued as Severe Storms Threaten Queensland and Northern NSW
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a rare tornado warning for southern Queensland and northern New South Wales as severe thunderstorms, destructive winds, and giant hailstones threaten widespread disruption.
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Australian MP Chris Rath Calls for Genocide Recognition
NSW MP Chris Rath calls on the Australian federal government to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide and stand with the Armenian community on the 110th anniversary, April 24, 2025.