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.
A new Granny Grommets group for women aged 50+ in North Haven, NSW, founded by 70-year-old Annie Milne, has attracted nearly 200 members, fostering fitness, fun, and friendship while challenging stereotypes about older women's abilities.
Eviction notices for residents of Wilks Park, a large homeless encampment in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, were briefly delayed after a council motion. The camp, which saw a baby's death in May, highlights Australia's regional housing crisis, with soaring rents and stretched services, while community efforts and government responses remain fractured.
Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor is under pressure to clarify his involvement with the hard-right Reformers faction of the NSW Liberals, following allegations of potential financial donations raised during the Operation Rosny corruption inquiry. Despite denying payments, his colleagues and the Labor treasurer are demanding a more comprehensive explanation.
An elderly public housing tenant in NSW will receive full compensation from the government after Homes NSW disposed of her sewage-damaged belongings without consent and mishandled her insurance claim, as per an Ombudsman's report.
Sheikh Abdulghani Albaf, principal of New Madinah College, won a NSW Supreme Court ruling against the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), which found he was denied procedural fairness in an investigation over alleged antisemitic social media comments. The ruling means NESA must revisit its determination.
Former broadcaster Alan Jones faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against six complainants between 2003-2020. A New South Wales court lifted a suppression order on evidence, allowing reporting ahead of the August 3 trial.
Queensland's Liberal National government buried a report by domestic violence victim-survivors that criticized police handling of cases and advocated for civilian review mechanisms, despite promises to prioritize victims in justice policies.
The NSW government has launched an Aboriginal family preservation program with a $350m investment to reduce the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in out-of-home care. Co-designed with First Nations families and ACCOs, the program offers culturally safe support and is already showing success at Abcare in Coffs Harbour.
