Kellie Sloane becomes NSW Liberal party leader
Former television journalist Kellie Sloane has been elected unopposed as the new leader of the NSW Liberal party, replacing Mark Speakman. Discover her political journey and challenges ahead.
Former television journalist Kellie Sloane has been elected unopposed as the new leader of the NSW Liberal party, replacing Mark Speakman. Discover her political journey and challenges ahead.
Former journalist Kellie Sloane becomes NSW Liberal leader, replacing Mark Speakman. The 52-year-old faces challenges uniting the party and developing housing policy. Read more about this political shift.
Mark Speakman resigns as NSW Liberal leader, endorsing first-term MP Kellie Sloane as his replacement. Discover the reasons behind the leadership change and what's next for the party.
NSW police deployed capsicum spray on an 87-year-old man allegedly armed with a metal ornament at a Sydney nursing home. The incident is under review.
The Minns government's bill to protect children from incarceration contains a controversial loophole allowing courts to disregard developmental evidence, potentially increasing youth detention.
Optus subsidiary Coles Mobile fined $826,320 after scammers exploited weak ID checks, stealing $39,000. NSW also introduces new protest restrictions.
New Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh faces coalition fracture on net zero as polling reveals only 33% would consider voting Coalition. Can leadership changes save them?
The NSW government will make the $60 weekly road toll cap permanent, funded by reintroducing two-way tolls on the Sydney Harbour Bridge from 2028. A major cost-of-living relief measure.
Discover the new Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk in northern NSW, a four-day hike following ancient Indigenous pathways through Widjabul Wia-bal country with stunning rainforest views.
A former NSW police constable used excessive force on six occasions and destroyed body-worn video. Four colleagues failed to report his confessions. Read the full misconduct findings.
Dugald Saunders resigns as NSW Nationals leader citing family reasons, sparking leadership speculation within state Coalition. Follow the latest political developments.
Thirteen people were injured, two critically, after a speedway car ploughed into a grandstand at the Walcha Motorcycle Rally in New South Wales. Read the latest on this developing story.
Federal Labor's proposed biodiversity offset changes could replicate NSW's flawed system, warn scientists. Critics say pay-to-destroy schemes accelerate species extinction.
Daniel Billings pleads guilty to murdering Molly Ticehurst in 2024, case that sparked national domestic violence campaign in Australia. Read the full story.
A self-proclaimed fortune teller in Sydney has been arrested over an alleged $70m fraud scheme, exploiting vulnerable clients with promises of billionaire futures. Discover the full story.
New South Wales plans to introduce Victoria-style underquoting laws with fines up to $110,000. Learn how this impacts property buyers and agents.
NSW Premier Chris Minns suggests a misdirected email may explain why his office wasn't warned about the Sydney neo-Nazi rally. Discover the security breakdown and ongoing investigation.
NSW police face questions after approving neo-Nazi protest near parliament. Commissioner blames communication breakdown as premier considers new laws.
A neo-Nazi protest targeting Jewish people occurred outside NSW Parliament. Guardian Australia's Full Story podcast investigates why police permitted it and prevention measures.
New South Wales government bans protests within 150m of places of worship following neo-Nazi demonstration. Read about the new laws and community impact.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marks the 50th anniversary of Gough Whitlam's dismissal, calling it a 'calculated plot'. Also, Trump threatens BBC, and Melbourne plans transport expansion.
Australia's coalition government faces internal crisis over net zero commitments as neo-Nazi rally prompts police response in NSW. Read the latest developments.
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements world-leading anti-smoking legislation targeting community health.
Marnus Labuschagne delivers a commanding Sheffield Shield century for Queensland against NSW, sending a powerful message to Australian selectors ahead of the Ashes series with a flawless display of batting technique and temperament.
The Minns Labor government secures parliamentary support through sweeping concessions on environmental planning, workers' compensation reforms and firearm regulations in landmark crossbench negotiations.
A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder following the grim discovery of a woman's body at a property in Kearsley, Hunter Valley, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings as dangerous supercell storms threaten Queensland and northern NSW with destructive weather phenomena including giant hail and potential tornadoes.
Disgraced politician Gareth Ward sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting two men while serving as NSW MP, with judge condemning his 'serious breach of trust'.
Controversial new planning laws in New South Wales could allow major mining and power projects to be fast-tracked, as Premier Chris Minns concedes they'd likely qualify under the contentious system.
Every state-run correctional facility in New South Wales has been plunged into lockdown after prison officers launched unprecedented industrial action, citing dangerous understaffing and rising violence.