Explore Australia's long-distance train network, where fares are slashed and journeys are an adventure. From $1 child tickets to new Spanish-built fleets, discover the affordable, if not luxurious, way to see the country.
After nearly four years, Lismore Cinema has reopened its doors following catastrophic flooding. The return of the entertainment venue marks a significant milestone in the community's long recovery journey. Read more about this story of resilience.
NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane announces a renewed shadow cabinet, betting on fresh faces to revive the Coalition's fortunes ahead of the state election. Discover the strategy and hurdles ahead.
NSW ministers have been instructed not to meet alone with prominent lobbyist Eamonn Fitzpatrick or his firm, EJF Advisory, after it was placed on a watchlist for breaches of the lobbying code. Learn about the details and political connections involved.
A 53-year-old woman was arrested at a Sydney protest for wearing a 'globalise the intifada' jacket. Released without charge, she claims police overreach as NSW considers new hate speech laws. Read the full story.
NSW Police Commissioner extends controversial protest restrictions in Sydney for 14 days, citing public safety after Bondi attack. Activist groups promise a Supreme Court challenge.
Australia faces its most severe heatwave since the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires, with extreme temperatures and fire danger threatening multiple states. Learn the latest forecasts and safety advice.
A 52-year-old man has died after suffering a medical episode during an arrest in Homebush, Sydney. Police had used pepper spray. An independent review is underway.
New South Wales residents are urged to search for a share of $300m in unclaimed funds. Interstate claimants may also be eligible for a further $395m. Learn how to check and claim your money.
Health authorities issue a measles alert after confirmed infections in multiple Australian states. Travellers urged to check vaccination status and watch for symptoms.
A NSW parliamentary inquiry into banning hate slogans like 'globalise the intifada' faces criticism for its short deadline and lack of public hearings. Read the latest on the proposed legislative changes.
NSW police will carry long-arm rifles at the final Ashes Test in Sydney to reassure the public, following the Bondi terror attack. The move is not due to a specific threat. Read the latest security updates.
Ride the epic, once-weekly Outback Xplorer from Broken Hill to Sydney. Discover the stark beauty, transport challenges, and cinematic history on this 1,100km rail trek across New South Wales.
Two children and several others were injured by fireworks across Australia on New Year's Eve, as paramedics reported a significant jump in emergency callouts. Read the full report.
A 25-year-old woman has died after being knocked over by a wave at Maroubra Beach in the early hours of New Year's Day. Authorities have issued a hazardous surf warning for the NSW coast.
Sydney's key New Year's Eve fireworks vantage points are full as over a million people gather in a show of resilience following the Bondi attack. Police are on high alert with extra transport services running.
The NSW government is actively considering expanding firearm permissions for the Community Security Group following the Bondi terror attack. Explore the proposal, current powers, and expert reactions.
Four men and two teens charged after NSW police intercept a taxi with loaded firearms and uncover a cache of weapons and ammunition in Sydney's north-west. Read the full details.
A decade after David Dungay Jr died in custody, his family leads a rally for justice amid record Aboriginal deaths and new NSW protest laws. Join the call for accountability.
NSW Premier Chris Minns announces a major security overhaul for Sydney's New Year's Eve, including police with machine guns and potential army deployment, following the Bondi attack.
NSW Premier urges public defiance after Bondi terror attack as police deploy in unprecedented numbers with new firepower for Sydney's New Year's Eve celebrations.
NSW Premier Chris Minns reveals his government is actively considering arming the Community Security Group following the Bondi terror attack, as police prepare to carry long-arm rifles at Sydney's NYE event.
A 36-year-old man faces charges after allegedly displaying white supremacist and Nazi SS tattoos at Bar Beach in Newcastle on Christmas Eve. Read the full report.
Beachgoers from Tweed to Batemans Bay are urged to become citizen scientists and report turtle nests to protect endangered loggerhead and vulnerable green turtles this breeding season.
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has imposed a 14-day restriction on public assemblies in Sydney using new powers. Premier Chris Minns defends the laws, criticised as draconian by civil liberties groups.
NSW Premier Chris Minns urges police to use new powers to ban protests for up to three months following a terrorist event. New gun control laws also introduced. Read the latest.
New South Wales premier Chris Minns wants police to use new powers to ban protests quickly. The laws come amid a reported surge in threats against Muslim Australians following the Bondi beach terror attack.
Gregory John Walker sentenced to 10 years, 9 months for manslaughter after Molotov cocktail killed 13-year-old Arthur Haines in 1998. Read the full story.
PM Anthony Albanese pushes back on politicisation of the Bondi attack as NSW's new protest ban laws face a constitutional challenge. Plus, MP travel perks cut and a rare pink platypus spotted.
New South Wales premier Chris Minns vows to outlaw the phrase, calling it 'hateful, violent rhetoric'. The move follows similar controversies in the UK and US. Read the full explainer.