The NSW parliament will be recalled next week to debate urgent gun control legislation, with calls to remove recreational hunting as a valid reason for firearm ownership. Follow the latest developments.
NSW Premier Chris Minns faces backlash from activists and Jewish groups over plans to restrict protests following the Bondi terror attack. Critics warn of eroding democratic freedoms.
A NSW police officer unlawfully arrested and choked a man, then tried to delete footage, a watchdog found. Two officers face dismissal and potential criminal charges. Read the full report.
Following the Bondi beach terror attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns vows to review gun laws. Data shows a 'frightening concentration' of firearm ownership in Sydney. Read the full analysis.
A young constable shot in the Bondi terror attack has lost sight in one eye. Questions mount over police resourcing at the Hanukah event. Read the latest updates.
The alleged Bondi terror attack gunman faces 59 charges as NSW recalls parliament for urgent gun law reforms. The community mourns as the 13th victim is named.
NSW Premier Chris Minns is recalling parliament to enact stricter gun laws, including ownership limits and enhanced police powers, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the full details.
Kwang Kyung Yoo will die in prison for the horrific murders of a couple and their 7-year-old son in Sydney. The court heard jealousy over the family's success motivated the brutal killings.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms the Bondi attackers were inspired by Islamic State, as NSW Premier Chris Minns defends the police response. 24 victims remain in hospital.
NSW Premier Chris Minns and Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon have staunchly defended officers' actions during the Bondi Beach terror attack, praising their bravery. Read the full details.
Police will charge Bondi attack suspect Naveed Akram, while PM denies ISIS link. A fundraiser for the hero who disarmed the attacker surpasses $1.3m. Religious leaders unite in solidarity.
A tragic crash in Muckatah, Victoria, has left four people dead and five injured, including three children. Police are investigating the Monday evening incident.
Three NSW men have had their convictions for gang raping three teenagers overturned. Two will face a retrial, while a third is acquitted. Read the full legal details.
A national parks firefighter has died after being struck by a tree in Bulahdelah, as NSW Premier Chris Minns warns of a dangerous start to the bushfire season following significant property losses.
A natural disaster has been declared in parts of NSW as bushfires destroy homes. Over 300 firefighters battle blazes. Get the latest updates and safety information.
A natural disaster is declared in NSW after bushfires destroy at least 16 homes. Prime Minister Albanese warns of a 'difficult' summer as crews brace for strong winds.
Emergency aid is announced for NSW Central Coast bushfire victims as up to 16 homes are lost. Meanwhile, the federal government faces pressure over its refusal to repatriate Australian children from Syrian camps.
The first major heatwave of the summer has struck New South Wales, with Sydney's CBD hitting 37.8C. Bushfire warnings are in place as firefighters battle blazes. Read the full afternoon update.
Parts of Australia face severe heatwave conditions with temperatures exceeding 40C in New South Wales, while bushfires in Tasmania threaten properties. Follow the latest weather warnings and safety advice.
Sydney is under an extreme heatwave warning with temperatures forecast to hit the 40s. Authorities urge residents to take precautions and stay cool. Read the latest updates and safety advice.
NSW police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, in a major organised crime operation. Read the full details.
New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.
NSW Police uncover an international satanic child sex abuse material ring, charging four Sydney men. Learn the shocking details of the investigation.
A massive fireball exploded at a waste facility in Sydney, sending flames 150m high. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries. Read the full report.
New South Wales government ends 20-year exemptions allowing 673 pubs and clubs to operate poker machines after 4am following research showing increased gambling harm overnight.
Retired Met Police detective Hugh Hughes believes serial killer Ivan Milat murdered his cousin in 1971. NSW parliamentary inquiry investigates unsolved cases from 1965-2010.
Massive chemical recycling plant explosion in Sydney sends fireball 500ft high, injuring firefighters and raining concrete debris. Investigation underway into cause of inferno.
A Swiss woman has died in a shark attack in Australia. Her partner is in critical condition after fighting to save her. Authorities are reviewing harrowing footage.
A Swiss woman has died and a man was injured in a bull shark attack at a remote NSW beach. Beaches have now reopened after surveillance. Learn more about the incident and safety advice.
New South Wales reforms doli incapax, removing court requirements to consider a child's moral capacity. Critics warn this risks incarcerating more vulnerable children. Explore the implications.