New research, including a report from the University of New South Wales, indicates that nicotine-based e-cigarettes may be carcinogenic, particularly for the lungs and oral cavity. Experts advise caution for users, especially when combined with traditional cigarettes.

An obituary has been published for David Hudson, who passed away in Sydney, New South Wales in 2026.

New South Wales police have arrested a man and a woman in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian last month, bringing the total number of arrests to four.

The New South Wales government has withdrawn proposed amendments to Crown land laws following significant opposition from Aboriginal land councils, who argued the changes would severely impact thousands of unresolved land claims.

An obituary for Robin Paradice has been published in Sydney, New South Wales.

John NELSON Obituary (2026) - Sydney, New South Wales  SMH.com.au

Peter ARMSTRONG Obituary (2026) - Wagga Wagga, New South Wales  SMH.com.au

Eighty petrol stations in New South Wales, Australia, are reportedly without diesel as prices surpass $3 a litre, indicating a significant fuel supply and cost issue in the region.

Kenneth McLEAN Obituary (2026) - Sydney, New South Wales - SMH.com.au

An obituary has been published for Pauline LAST in Sydney, New South Wales.

The government has assured Australians that there is no fuel supply shortage, as the New South Wales government convenes a fuel security roundtable.

Child welfare advocates are demanding an independent inquiry after revelations that two children in state care were living with triple killer Regina Arthurell in New South Wales, Australia.

Convicted murderer Regina Arthurell was removed from a home with two children on Monday despite a December report warning of the situation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government has apologised after admitting it left two foster children in a home with a convicted triple killer until this week, despite a report warning them of the situation in December. The NSW minister for families an...

New South Wales police have admitted to making a 'very unfortunate' wrong claim during an inquest, stating that a man shot dead by an officer was 'known to police,' which was incorrect.

A tiny, lost, and constipated baby loggerhead turtle found in New South Wales is providing Australian scientists with crucial information about the effects of warming seas on marine life.

Victim was driven to Thora near Bellingen after attack at Little Styx River campground at Ebor but was dead by the time authorities arrived Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A man has been charged with murder after an alleged axe attack at a New South Wales campground. Emergency services were called to Thora, 25km north-west of Bellingen, just after midnight on Monday. They found a 33-year-old man who had died...

Australia is experiencing significant floods and inundations across states like New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, following a wave of torrential rain. Local emergency services have responded to hundreds of incidents.

A snap review into New South Wales hospitals has revealed serious maintenance issues, including possums, asbestos, and pigeons, following a mould outbreak at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital that led to two patient deaths. The health minister has pledged swift action to improve hygiene.

Joyce ROTHWELL Obituary (2026) - Woollahra, New South Wales  SMH.com.au

Coroner finds Jeremy Webb death in 2022 was caused by mammalian meat allergy – one of only two known cases worldwide Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast On a June night in 2022, 16-year-old Jeremy Webb was camping with friends on the New South Wales Central Coast, north of Sydney, when he vomited after eating beef sausages. Struggling to breathe, the teenager ran from the campground to knock on the window of a n...

Researchers from the University of New South Wales and the Australian National University have discovered that 'super-recognizers' — individuals with an exceptional ability to remember faces — are capable of identifying human faces generated by artificial intelligence.

A monsoon low is forecast to bring a year's worth of rain in a week to parts of New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia, with further thunderstorms and flash flooding expected in Melbourne.

New South Wales Police have charged four teenagers in connection with the drive-by shooting of former NRL player Matt Utai and alleged arson attacks targeting his family.

Hospital workers in New South Wales are highlighting a severe mental health crisis, citing a lack of resources and overwhelming demand for services following tragedies involving escaped patients.

Larvotto Resources has announced a significant discovery of thick gold-antimony mineralization, along with tungsten credits, in New South Wales.

New research reveals that 50% of female runners in New South Wales have experienced harassment, leading to the introduction of night events aimed at improving safety and addressing concerns that dictate their behavior.

A guide highlights ten excellent activities for families with children to enjoy in New South Wales during the Easter holidays.

A fuel crisis in New South Wales has led to panic among Easter holidaymakers, causing many to abandon their planned road trips due to shortages.

An obituary has been published for Marjorie Carroll, who passed away in Sydney, New South Wales.

New South Wales is set to introduce legislation granting authorities powers to seize high-powered e-motorbikes, while MP Kate Chaney is pushing for action on a gambling ad ban report 1,000 days after its release.

David OAM Obituary (2026) - Sydney, New South Wales  SMH.com.au

Anne BURTON Obituary (2026) - Sydney, New South Wales  SMH.com.au

Bruce TOWNSEND Obituary (2026) - Sydney, New South Wales  SMH.com.au

A national watchdog has found that the New South Wales police force is overusing 'highly intrusive' legal powers to monitor phones and computers, with Victoria and Queensland police also failing to keep adequate records.

US-based Zubeyda Muzeyyen, AKA DJ Haram, claimed a ‘Zio-Australian-Epstein empire’ was responsible for silencing dissenters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The premier of New South Wales has ruled out cutting funding for Sydney’s Biennale arts festival after Jewish groups condemned language used by US artist DJ Haram at an opening night event at the White Bay Power Station in Sydney. At the centre of the con...

New South Wales will enforce stricter rules against property underquoting, requiring sellers to publish price guides and imposing fines of $110,000 for underquoting and 'dummy bidding' to create a fairer property market.

Joseph MILLEN Obituary (2026) - Sydney, New South Wales SMH.com.au

A British couple drowned at a popular beach in New South Wales, Australia.

Telstra's mobile network coverage is projected to shrink by an area equivalent to the size of New South Wales, raising concerns about connectivity in regional areas. This potential reduction could impact a significant portion of Australia's landmass.

New South Wales' top prosecutor has secured a legal victory in a bias claim against a senior district court judge, though a recusal application is still pending.

New South Wales police allege man entered inner Sydney apartment complex on Tuesday morning Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An internal police investigation is underway after a man was shot dead by police in an inner Sydney apartment complex on Tuesday morning. In a statement on Tuesday, New South Wales police said officers from Kings Cross command were called to a unit block on St Neot Avenue in Potts Point...

Poland Plans Social Media Ban For Under-15s Three months after Australia banned minors under the age of 16 from accessing social media, Poland is preparing to do the same thing. A 14-year-old boy poses at his home near Gosford as he looks at social media on his mobile phone in New South Wales, Australia, on Oct. 24, 2025. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images A bill is currently being prepared by the largest party in Poland's ruling Civic Coalition Party that would prohibit children...

The Premier of New South Wales has revealed his leadership timeline, making a statement that suggests he will not be in his current position at a future point.

Mary MELVILLE Obituary (2026) - Sydney, New South Wales SMH.com.au

The New South Wales health minister has denied allegations of covering up a deadly fungal outbreak at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital, stating the information was withheld to avoid unnecessarily scaring the public.

The Australian state of New South Wales is establishing a permanent heavily armed police unit to patrol locations including synagogues and mosques, following an attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach.

A prosecutor in New South Wales, Australia, is reviewing the decision to drop charges against a man suspected in the 1970 disappearance of a three-year-old girl in Wollongong.

A report from SMH.com.au highlights the New South Wales electorates with the highest number of solar panel installations, noting that the results are unexpected.

New South Wales is proposing a ban on children riding ebikes below a minimum age limit, with an expert review also considering restrictions on carrying passengers.

Widespread allegations of police brutality followed a rally outside Sydney’s Town Hall on 9 February against visit by Isaac Herzog The New South Wales police commissioner has ended a restriction on protests that effectively banned marches in designated areas now that Israeli president Isaac Herzog has left Australia. On Tuesday, Mal Lanyon announced the restriction would cease, meaning protester organisers can once again use the form 1 system to facilitate marches with police, without the risk of being arrested in the CBD and the eastern suburbs. Continue reading...

The New South Wales Federal Court in Australia has reopened the extradition case of Adriana Rivas, a former nanny accused of involvement in kidnapping and torture during Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship in Chile.

An obituary has been published for Elizabeth Gyory, who passed away in Sydney, New South Wales in 2026.

Lawyers have criticized the 'extreme' arrest of a 42-year-old protester following a February rally against Israeli President Isaac Herzog in New South Wales. The incident led to violent clashes between police and protesters, with the individual being the 26th person charged.

An obituary has been published for Kenneth Lowbridge, who passed away in Sydney, New South Wales.

An obituary has been published for Anne Burton, who passed away in Sydney, New South Wales.

The competition surrounding New South Wales' bowling clubs and surf clubs has reportedly escalated, indicating a growing struggle for control or influence over these community institutions.

Sir MASON Obituary (2026) - Sydney, New South Wales SMH.com.au

Jerry STIEL Obituary (2026) - Sydney, New South Wales  SMH.com.au

Australia's New South Wales state has announced a prohibition on the development of new coal mines, marking a significant policy shift in the region's energy and environmental landscape.

New South Wales police have released CCTV footage showing three additional men they wish to question in connection with the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was allegedly taken in a case of mistaken identity. Two men have already been charged.

Police in New South Wales, Australia, allege a nine-year-old boy was caught driving a car at 1:30 AM on a major highway, reportedly sitting on the lap of a fatigued 45-year-old man who was operating the pedals.

The Minns government in New South Wales, Australia, is introducing new legislation to significantly increase penalties for property underquoting, aiming to crack down on misleading practices in the real estate market.

The New South Wales premier has voiced strong opposition to the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) distribution, arguing that the state's reduced share of revenue relative to its population is unfair and outdated, while Western Australia receives an additional $5.5 billion.

Emergency services were called out to Shellharbour Beach in New South Wales to reports of two people struggling the water

The One Nation party has announced David Farley as its candidate to contest the New South Wales seat of Farrer in the upcoming May by-election.

New South Wales premier faces questions over what he told MPs who attended demonstration opposing Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has labelled pro-Palestine protest organisers “a pack of communists” as he continues to blame them for violent clashes with police last month, amid ongoing dissent among Labor MPs about the government...

Ramon COSTER Obituary (2026) - The Gurdies, New South Wales  SMH.com.au

Release of review delayed after former leader Peter Dutton raised concerns about some findings against him and his chief-of-staff Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The former New South Wales premier Nick Greiner warned the Liberal federal executive that burying a review of the 2025 election defeat risked backlash from party members and in the media, exposing further internal splits over the move. As details of the report start to leak – despite the decision to keep...

During court proceedings, it was heard that the complainant in a rape case involving a former New South Wales MP 'obviously' looked 'like a child,' raising serious concerns.

Patricia DOYLE Obituary (2026) - Sydney, New South Wales SMH.com.au

A constitutional challenge is being heard against the Minns government's sweeping protest restrictions in New South Wales, with lawyers arguing the state must prove the rationality of preventing all protests.

An obituary has been published for Maureen Crosland, noting her passing in Sydney, New South Wales.

Police in New South Wales have discovered what are believed to be human remains near a golf club in Pitt Town, 11 days after 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian was abducted from his North Ryde home.

New South Wales authorities are preparing for the potential return of 11 women and 23 children linked to Islamic State from a refugee camp in Syria.

Former New South Wales MP Rory Amon has pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy in a car park bathroom in 2017, with his defense barrister claiming Amon did not know the boy’s age.

New South Wales announces an additional public holiday for Anzac Day for the next two years when it falls on a weekend, a move not adopted by all other Australian states.