Conrad Lardner, 51, was found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter for stabbing his cousin David Vale, 39, in South Kempsey, NSW, in 2023. The judge accepted Lardner caused Vale's death but lacked sufficient evidence to prove intent for murder.
A truck crash on Jamberoo Mountain Road, south of Wollongong, has resulted in one fatality and two injuries, renewing calls for NSW government-funded safety upgrades due to the road's notorious history of accidents.
Anthony Albanese and NSW premier Chris Minns will announce a $2.5bn joint funding deal to keep Australia’s largest aluminium smelter, Tomago, operational beyond 2028 and secure about 1,000 jobs.
Jeremy Greenwood, a lobbyist under investigation by NSW's ICAC, admitted to creating a false document to discredit former Liberal MP David Elliott, including an untrue claim of an extramarital affair.
A Pacific National coal train's locomotive derailed in NSW's Upper Hunter, shutting the line to Tamworth. This is the second incident in weeks after a runaway unmanned train reached 90km/h. Rail safety investigators are examining the scene.
A Pacific National coal train locomotive derailed at Ardglen Loop in the NSW Upper Hunter, shutting the line just weeks after a runaway train incident on the same track.
A woman's body, yet to be formally identified, was discovered in a suitcase on Wolgon Road, Oallen, NSW, prompting a police investigation.
Police in southern New South Wales established a crime scene after discovering a body inside a suitcase on Wolgon Road in Oallen, south-east of Goulburn.
A vigorous cold front is bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and snow to southern Australia over the weekend, prompting severe weather and flood warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.
The NSW Independent Commission against Corruption investigates allegations that a group of young Liberals, the Reformers, used illegal donations and fake invoices for branch stacking to gain party control.
New South Wales confirms its first H5 avian influenza cases in native birds, with infected greater crested terns found near Narooma and Wentworth, marking the state's first inland detection.
Plans to transport wind turbine components for the proposed Paling Yards Wind Farm in New South Wales will impact century-old trees within the O'Connell Anzac Memorial Avenue, drawing strong opposition from local residents and heritage advocates.
Dozens of women accuse convicted rapist Ralph Carr of abusive behaviour, Australia's $50,000 parent visa process faces criticism for lengthy delays and applicant deaths, and Donald Trump's Board of Peace issues a contract for a military base in Gaza
NSW's anti-corruption watchdog ICAC was shown text messages suggesting federal opposition leader Angus Taylor may have paid money to the Reformers faction, a claim Taylor has previously denied.
NSW opposition upper house leader Damien Tudehope admitted to leaking a confidential parliamentary inquiry draft report to a conservative Liberal faction member during an Icac corruption watchdog hearing.
Matt King has been named the new head coach of the New South Wales Blues, succeeding Laurie Daley. Despite lacking first-grade head coaching experience, King was selected for his deep involvement in the team's recent programs and his established rapport with the NSWRL.
ICAC's Operation Rosny inquiry heard that conservative Liberal power brokers, including Robert Assaf and Jeremy Greenwood, discussed their evidence after receiving summons, potentially breaching the law. The inquiry investigates alleged illegal donations for branch stacking and links to a property developer.
An Icac inquiry into alleged illegal donations for 'branch stacking' in the NSW Liberal Party hears evidence of potential law breaches, with key figures accused of discussing evidence to avoid detection.
A 13-year-old boy died in a crash involving a suspected stolen SUV in Gateshead, Lake Macquarie. Two 14-year-old boys and an 18-year-old man were arrested and are under police guard in hospital. Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses.
A 13-year-old boy died in a crash involving a suspected stolen car at Gateshead, Lake Macquarie, NSW. A 14-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were arrested at the scene and are hospitalized under police guard, while two other occupants fled. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Australia's Morning Mail covers significant news including falling house prices, concerns over First Nations deaths in custody, and the start of Alan Jones' trial. International news features the Middle East crisis and wildfire tragedies.
A NSW charity tasked with finding foster homes for children allegedly misused over $40,000 in taxpayer funds for its CEO's US/Europe sabbatical and awarded a $120,000 pay rise without approval. A confidential audit flagged $1.6M unrecorded funds and other non-compliant expenses, prompting the DCJ to investigate this and five other foster care providers.
First Nations advocates warn NSW prisons could surpass last year's record for Indigenous deaths in custody after Matthew Roberts (27) and another man (21) died this month. Families and legal services highlight a "crisis" fueled by rising Indigenous incarceration rates.
Wagga Wagga's Wilks Park homeless encampment faces eviction, delayed by a council motion, amid a severe regional NSW housing crisis. Residents like JJ and John highlight challenges, including pet ownership and long social housing waitlists, while community groups provide aid and the state government offers limited motel accommodation.
