Sydney Times News — local news from New South Wales

The High Court has ruled that planning authorities must consider local climate change effects when approving fossil fuel projects, in a landmark decision that will have national implications. The judgement, handed down in favour of a Hunter Valley residents' group, will likely influence the assessment of future fossil fuel projects across the country.

The New South Wales and federal governments have announced over $1.2 billion in funding for regional road upgrades. The investment will improve vital routes, including the corridor between Newcastle and Dubbo.

A top executive from a leading artificial intelligence company has visited Australia to address a recent hack that compromised Medicare statistics. The executive, Jason Kwon, apologized for the incident and pledged to rebuild trust in the company.

Hundreds gathered in Bondi for a vigil marking three years since the Hamas attack on Israel. The event honored the victims and reflected on the ongoing impact of the attack.

A proposed southbound bus lane in inner Sydney has drawn criticism from the Lord Mayor and public transport advocates, who argue it would have a negative impact on local amenity and is not justified by the $22 million price tag. The plan, which aims to improve bus reliability and travel time, has been deemed ineffective and too costly.

Millions of bogong moths have descended upon Sydney, Canberra, and coastal NSW as they migrate to cool mountain caves for a summer hibernation. The surge in moth numbers has been noticeable in urban areas, with swarms appearing in any crevice they can find.

Richard Morecroft, a veteran news anchor, has died at 70 after a cancer diagnosis. He was a beloved figure in Australian media, presenting several popular shows over the years.

The movie tells the story of Tenzing Norgay's life and his historic climb of Mount Everest with Edmund Hillary in 1953. The film aims to give Norgay the recognition he deserves as an equal part of the climbing team.