NSW government and police have incurred nearly $500,000 in legal fees from cases lost against pro-Palestine groups, including unsuccessful defenses of protest laws deemed unconstitutional. These costs highlight a significant expenditure on legal battles over public assembly restrictions.
A Palestinian driver delivering food aid into Gaza was killed by an Israeli soldier, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, a Telstra network glitch caused a 48-hour outage, and the World Cup quarter-finals begin with France vs. Morocco.
A Palestinian man delivering food aid to Gaza was reportedly killed by an Israeli soldier. Telstra's network experienced a 48-hour outage due to a software glitch. The World Cup quarter-finals begin with France vs. Morocco.
The NSW government has spent over $305,500 on legal fees defending controversial protest laws that were ultimately struck down by courts. These laws, enacted after the Bondi terror attack, were found to unconstitutionally burden political communication rights, leading to significant taxpayer expense.
A four-year-old child was allegedly murdered on the NSW Central Coast, with police investigating potential cannibalism. The family was known to the child protection department, prompting an independent review by the NSW government.
A four-year-old child was allegedly murdered on the NSW Central Coast. The family was known to the child protection department, prompting an independent review. A woman has been charged with murder, and police are investigating potential cannibalism.
The New South Wales government is investing $6.6 million to establish marked parking bays for shared ebikes across Sydney, aiming to reduce footpath clutter and improve safety. Local councils will receive funding and expanded powers to create parking zones and penalize operators for non-compliance, with a goal of thousands of new spots by year-end.
New South Wales government launches interest-free loans up to $15,000 and cash subsidies up to $4,000 to encourage solar panel and battery adoption. The scheme aims to ease energy bill pressures for households.
New South Wales government launches interest-free loans up to $15,000 and cash subsidies up to $4,000 for renewable energy upgrades like solar panels and batteries to help households reduce energy bills.
One Nation is dissolving and re-establishing branches amid internal risks, while housing advocates urge support for Labor's negative gearing and capital gains tax reforms. Feral horse numbers surge in Kosciuszko National Park, and Israel deports activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla.
Feral horse populations in Kosciuszko National Park have surged, with estimates showing a significant increase after aerial culling was paused in 2025. Conservationists urge the NSW government to scrap retention zones and reduce numbers drastically.
Sydney will trial its first Australian-designed electric ferry from 2028, with plans for it to operate on a new fish market route by 2029. The 12-month trial aims to inform the transition of the entire ferry fleet from diesel to electric or hydrogen power by 2035.
New South Wales government will trial a 24-meter battery electric ferry from 2028, with passenger service planned for 2029 on a new Sydney fish market route. The trial aims to inform the transition of Sydney's entire ferry fleet from diesel to electric or hydrogen power by 2035.
