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A record-breaking warm winter has triggered early spring conditions across New South Wales, causing magpies to swoop early and alpine snow depths to plummet. Here is how the unseasonable warmth is transforming our local environment.
A major investigation is underway in the Southern Tablelands after police discovered a woman's body inside a suitcase. Officers have established a crime scene in the quiet rural locality of Oallen as forensic teams begin their work.
A massive multi-agency search ended in tragedy after the body of a 32-year-old man was pulled from the water near a popular Wollongong rock platform.
The head of Australia's peak Islamic body has told a royal commission that celebratory remarks made after the October 7 attacks were inappropriate. The inquiry also heard of a surge in youth referrals to extremism programs driven by online misinformation.
More than 1.5 million Australians are currently caught in the 'sandwich generation,' balancing the exhausting demands of raising children, holding down careers, and caring for aging parents. As the nation’s aged care system struggles to keep up, these unpaid carers are warning they are on the brink of burnout.
A pioneering smart highway system is being trialled in the Upper Hunter town of Cassilis to manage the influx of heavy vehicles headed for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone. The solar-powered Rural Intersection Speed Zone (RISZ) technology will dynamically lower speed limits to ensure safer merging at key freight bottlenecks.
A tragic incident at a landmark Eschol Park property has left a young man dead and five dogs slated for euthanasia after a council worker was also injured during their seizure.
A year after an unprecedented snowstorm blanketed the Northern Tablelands, local orchardists and animal rescuers are still grappling with the massive physical and financial toll of the clean-up.
Vulnerable Australians and minority groups are calling for greater recognition and accurate representation ahead of the upcoming national census. Advocates hope targeted strategies will help count those who are often overlooked.
Detectives are investigating whether a 23-year-old man found dead at a historic Eschol Park property was an intruder before suffering a fatal dog attack. Multiple dogs have been seized by council officers as the community reels from the tragic incident.
Lane Cove Public School marked a monumental 150th anniversary on Friday with a community-wide celebration. The historic milestone featured a surprise heartfelt video message from former student and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman.
A newly released study reveals transport trucks carrying massive wind turbines will strike century-old trees at the O'Connell Anzac Memorial Avenue. Local residents have raised concerns over irreversible damage to the historic site.
An 18-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being shot twice in the chest in Greenacre, with police investigating links to a burnt-out vehicle found hours later in Granville.
A key witness in the trial of former broadcaster Alan Jones has rejected defense assertions that he fabricated assault allegations to secure a financial payout. The complainant, a former police officer, maintained that his accusations are truthful despite discrepancies in his timeline of events.
As regional New South Wales experiences a prolonged warming trend, the once-reliable winter snowfalls of the Blue Mountains and surrounding towns have dwindled to historic lows, leaving locals with only memories of white winters.
More than six decades after the legendary winter of 1962, Blue Mountains locals still share fond memories of the historic snowfall that transformed Katoomba into a real-life winter wonderland.
A 55-year-old motorist has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving charges following a November 2024 collision in Jerrabomberra. The crash tragically claimed the life of prominent Canberra tourism executive and mother of two, Jackie McKeown.
Operations have been suspended at the United Wambo Open Cut coal mine near Singleton following the tragic death of a worker in a mobile equipment incident on Monday morning. Local authorities and union safety inspectors are currently on site conducting a thorough investigation.
Nearly six months after 73-year-old Yvonne Whear mysteriously vanished from her northern NSW property, her grieving family and local police are making a desperate plea for answers. Investigators are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to step forward as the investigation into her disappearance remains active.
In a historic and emotional repatriation ceremony, the ancestral remains of 17 Rapa Nui people have begun their journey home to Easter Island after being held in a Sydney museum for over a century.
Federal investigators have released photos of distinctive children's wear as they work to identify the remaining 16 victims of former educator Hamish Tait. The accused is currently facing over 300 charges spanning a 16-year period.
As NAIDOC Week begins, communities across Australia are celebrating '50 Years of Deadly,' a theme honouring the profound impact and multifaceted meaning of this iconic word in Aboriginal English. Far from its dictionary definition, 'deadly' has become a powerful expression of pride, excellence, and resilience for First Nations people nationwide.
Months of intense internal disputes within the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras culminated in an Extraordinary General Meeting on Saturday, leading to the removal of two prominent board members. The heated vote signals a pivotal moment for the iconic organization as it grapples with its future direction and commitment to activism.