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In the last 10 minutes

Three dead, town in lockdown after shooting in NSW central west 9News02:40

Three shot dead in regional town, gunman on the loose Yahoo! Australia02:37

In the last half-hour

Three dead as cops lock down NSW town The West Australian02:24

Beaches set for holiday reopening after shark attacks The North West Star02:19

In the last hour

Two women and man killed in shooting in Central West NSW town ABC Online02:12

'Screams vulnerability': The visa that leaves migrant workers exposed to potential slavery ABC Online02:00

'Unbelievable' timing of Coalition split divides National Party heartland ABC Online01:52

Country town's citizen of the year to plead not guilty to child sex offences ABC Online01:52

In the last 2 hours

Shocking bedroom photo 'really highlights' how Aussie crisis will continue right through 2026 Yahoo! Australia01:37

False club rape claim made to irate partner, jury told Yahoo! Australia01:26

Cyprus Community of NSW reveals first Australia Cyprus Achievement Award finalists The Greek Herald01:07

Praise for quick-thinking pilot who aced golf landing Yahoo! Australia01:06

Central Element Files Midrise Scheme at Neutral Bay The Urban Developer01:03

Earlier today

Bronxx Finds Way Around Sydney Hotel Height Rejection The Urban Developer00:43

Sombre scenes as Australians mark day of mourning for Bondi attack victims ABC Online00:37

Ioulia Karapataki to headline Antipodes and Greek Festival of Sydney Neos Kosmos00:37

In the last 4 hours

Sydney childcare centres fetch eight figures Real Estate Source23:41 21-Jan-26

WATCH: Bull shark hunters move in amid multiple attacks The West Australian23:40 21-Jan-26

Video captures schoolboys' shocking shark interaction The North West Star22:56 21-Jan-26

Australia observes day of mourning for victims of Bondi Beach mass shooting Al Jazeera22:54 21-Jan-26

Troubled developer sheds balance of housing estate site Real Estate Source22:50 21-Jan-26

In the last 6 hours

Archbishop Makarios’ name day celebrated in Sydney, as 27 people given Medal of the Order of the Christ-loving Neos Kosmos22:24 21-Jan-26

Dam-ed if you do: crackdown on illicit water supplies Yahoo! Australia22:03 21-Jan-26

Man dies after being struck by garbage truck in North Sydney 9News21:04 21-Jan-26

Push to change Qvb coloured windows withdrawn after public backlash ABC Online20:57 21-Jan-26

Shocking video shows shark leaping out of Sydney river near school rowers 9News20:54 21-Jan-26

Major Aussie drivers licence change coming in days as loophole for international road users… Yahoo! Australia20:52 21-Jan-26

In the last 8 hours

Australia begins day of mourning for victims of Bondi Beach attack AsiaOne20:35 21-Jan-26

Major change to Aussie driver's licence rules in days as loophole for 16 countries closes Yahoo! Australia20:31 21-Jan-26

March for Australia admins encouraged people to join White Australia Party ABC Online20:04 21-Jan-26

Family of Manly shark attack survivor calls for 'positive energy' ABC Online19:34 21-Jan-26

Australia holds day of mourning for Bondi Beach shooting victims The Straits Times19:12 21-Jan-26

Crops and chicks grow together in Murray-Darling study on water sharing ABC Online19:06 21-Jan-26

Interview: The Sydney Fish Market – what architects 3XN and GXN said on Day 2 of the opening The Fifth Estate19:00 21-Jan-26

Yesterday

Sydney council looks at offshore dredging as locals fear losing beach ABC Online18:36 21-Jan-26

Administrators seek buyers for Sanjeev Gupta's Tahmoor Coal mine ABC Online17:42 21-Jan-26

Shark alarm sounds at Coogee, Sydney 9News (Video)17:38 21-Jan-26

Why Sydney is preserving thousands of flowers after deadly Bondi attack BBC17:20 21-Jan-26

CBRM ends relationship with group tasked with developing Sydney Harbour CTV News Atlantic17:08 21-Jan-26

Shark alarm drives morning swimmers to shore in Sydney 9News17:01 21-Jan-26

'Light will win' on national day of mourning The North West Star16:38 21-Jan-26

For 50 years, ABC Classic has connected music lovers across Australia ABC Online16:01 21-Jan-26

What measures are in place to protect swimmers from sharks at NSW beaches? ABC Online14:31 21-Jan-26

Bondi lifeguard who ran towards terror attack remembers 'fear in victims' eyes' ABC Online14:09 21-Jan-26

The power of one small mitzvah as Jewish community heals after Bondi ABC Online14:09 21-Jan-26

Third person charged over death of teen in Mount Druitt, Sydney 9News14:09 21-Jan-26

Third person charged over teen's death in western Sydney 9News (Video)14:04 21-Jan-26

Australia has suffered four shark attacks in 48 hours. Is the water safe? i News09:31 21-Jan-26

CBRM negotiations with Novaporte/SHIP in limbo following defeated vote SaltWire08:43 21-Jan-26

Australian real estate prices set new records as Melbourne rebounds ABC Online08:04 21-Jan-26

Testing Innovative Fish Passage Technology NS Energy07:46 21-Jan-26

With respect, affection and gratitude for an extraordinary leader and her lifetime of service Croakey04:17 21-Jan-26

First female NSW governor dies aged 95 9News (Video)03:33 21-Jan-26

NSW government lifts final lockout law restrictions 9News (Video)03:33 21-Jan-26

Groups targeted by hate laws quietly scrub online channels ABC Online03:30 21-Jan-26

New Welsh Water boss was previously sacked by a firm with ongoing pollution problems Nation.Cymru03:25 21-Jan-26

Sydney barrister charged with possessing child abuse material 9News (Video)03:23 21-Jan-26

NSW government firm on shark mitigation strategies 9News (Video)03:23 21-Jan-26

'Really scary': Sydney residents react to shark attacks BBC03:16 21-Jan-26

New coach vows to make Wanderers fans ‘proud’ again The West Australian02:58 21-Jan-26

Beaches in Sydney's north to remain closed after shark attacks 9News02:25 21-Jan-26

Yabatech positions Nigeria for Sydney, Dublin accords with Coren accreditation Peoples Gazette01:17 21-Jan-26

Police investigate suspected arson attack at two Pilates studios ABC Online00:54 21-Jan-26

Man accused of threatening to shoot prime minister granted bail ABC Online00:44 21-Jan-26

Sewage balls wash up ashore on Sydney beaches near likely source 9News00:43 21-Jan-26

Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst died of one of Australia's deadliest cancers ABC Online00:41 21-Jan-26

How Australia will mark the National Day of Mourning for Bondi victims ABC Online00:36 21-Jan-26

Family’s heartbreaking update on young son after shark attack horror in Sydney Harbour Daily Star00:24 21-Jan-26

'Incredibly difficult': boy in shark attack hanging on The North West Star00:21 21-Jan-26

Surprising move after Nrlw star denies harassing ex Yahoo! Australia00:20 21-Jan-26

In the last 7 days

Police slap bans on neo-Nazis entering Sydney CBD on Australia Day ABC Online23:33 20-Jan-26

Lockout laws 'abolished' as NSW government pushes to revive Sydney nightlife 9News22:31 20-Jan-26

Mysterious balls wash up on popular beaches The West Australian22:23 20-Jan-26

American rider and brumby cross Australia on horseback ABC Online22:22 20-Jan-26

'Led with humanity': The remarkable life of Dame Marie Bashir ABC Online22:12 20-Jan-26

Man charged with possession of child abuse material after being intercepted at Sydney Airport 9News22:11 20-Jan-26

Mid-Rise Mixed-Use DAs Target Inner West Light Rail Stations The Urban Developer21:39 20-Jan-26

A Heated Rivalry lookalike competition is coming to Sydney QNews LGBTIQA+21:08 20-Jan-26

Crichton set for rugby defection to chase Wallabies World Cup dream ABC Online21:02 20-Jan-26

Man arrested at airport over child abuse material Yahoo! Australia20:05 20-Jan-26

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Latest news on New South Wales (NSW), featuring breaking updates on Sydney, state politics, regional issues, weather events, and lifestyle.

New South Wales, Australia's most populous state with over 8.2 million people, is a dynamic hub of activity. Home to the iconic city of Sydney, stunning coastal regions like Newcastle and Wollongong, the rugged Blue Mountains, and the vast landscapes of the Outback, NSW consistently makes headlines as the nation's economic powerhouse.

Stay informed with our NewsNow feed for the latest on NSW state politics, led by Premier Chris Minns since March 2023. Track major developments including the Western Sydney Airport project, Sydney Metro expansion, and housing affordability initiatives. Our coverage spans critical infrastructure projects, environmental challenges, and breaking news on weather events like bushfires and floods impacting NSW communities.

From Sydney's world-famous Opera House and Bondi Beach to regional celebrations like the Tamworth Country Music Festival and Byron Bay Bluesfest, NSW offers a rich cultural tapestry. Our feed covers both metropolitan and regional stories, highlighting Indigenous heritage, sporting events at Stadium Australia and the Sydney Cricket Ground, and the vibrant multicultural communities that make NSW unique.

Originally established as a British penal colony in 1788, NSW has evolved into Australia's premier state. From the gold rushes of the 1850s to its current status as a global economic hub, the state's history shapes its present. The NSW Parliament, Australia's oldest, continues to influence national policy and development.

Whether you live in bustling Sydney, a regional NSW town, or simply have an interest in this captivating state, our NewsNow feed delivers comprehensive coverage from trusted sources. Stay up-to-date with breaking political developments, community news, cultural events, and the latest stories that matter from Australia's most influential state.

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