NSW police are urging anyone with information about toddler Jordan Thompson's 2005 death to come forward as they increase the reward on offer.
'Looked like a Hills hoist': Australian native plant named for backyard icon
A species of Australian native plant related to kangaroo paws has been named after the humble rotary clothesline.
Consulate 'supporting the relatives' of Swiss shark attack victims
The Swiss consulate says it is providing support for the relatives of two Swiss nationals who were attacked by a bull shark on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Minister admonishes department for treatment of DV victim-survivors
Two women who fled their violent partners say their efforts to stay in emergency accommodation via state government housing offices left them "deeply traumatised".
Man who bashed prison guards to serve jail time following appeal
A NSW inmate who bashed four prison guards will serve extra jail time, after a judge quashed his non-custodial term on appeal, calling it "an affront to the administration of justice".
Teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing 15-year-old boy
High school teacher Karly Rae, 37, pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage boy in the Hunter Valley region.
Thousands still without power, schools closed after freak storms
Thousands of residents in Western Sydney are waking up without power and some schools across NSW will be closed after freak storms on Wednesday.
Man killed by falling tree, 117,000 without power as storms lash NSW
A man has died after he was struck by a tree during a series of storms that have lashed New South Wales.
Affordability crisis triggers surge in outback NSW land values
The combined value of land in NSW passes $3 trillion for the first time, as the affordability crisis sees property prices skyrocket in remote towns.
Man to face trial over alleged terror plot to kill NSW MP
Jordan Patten, 21, has pleaded not guilty to all charges relating to an alleged plan to kill Mr Crakanthorp in 2024.
Call for changes to deadly beach with 'daily' rips after 18yo drowns
The Central Coast Council will consider safety improvements at a popular NSW beach as loved ones pay tribute to 18-year-old Riahne Louie Vasquez, who drowned while swimming with friends.
Avalon Airshow stunt pilot returns home eight months after crash
Stunt pilot Glenn Collins says he is excited but daunted as he faces "the biggest rehab of my life — going home".
Body found in search for 18yo man swept out to sea after sandbank collapse
A body has been found in a major land and sea search following a young man being swept out to sea on the NSW Central Coast.
Footballer's 'fascination' for different cultures sees him globetrotting with clubs
Since becoming a professional, Valentino Yuel has played in Australia's A-League, as well as for clubs in Türkiye, Iran, Qatar, Uzbekistan, Libya and now Hong Kong.
Advice around 'forever chemicals' outdated, as inquiry calls for testing overhaul
The federal inquiry into "forever chemicals" has asked the federal government to review its health advice on PFAS in light of the growing international consensus of its health risks.
Indian Sikh communities celebrate a new Nationals leader
Gurmesh Singh's election as the new leader of the NSW Nationals is being hailed as great news for Indian Sikh communities across the state.
'Easier to access poker machines' than support in Indigenous communities
New figures show there are 50 per cent more pokies in areas with an Indigenous population of at least 10 per cent. Gambling groups say it is "not surprising".
Two in hospital after allegedly being run over in road-rage incident
Two men are in hospital with serious injuries after an alleged road-rage incident near Forster on the NSW Mid North Coast. A teenager travelling with the men was also injured when he tried to help.
Wedding bus crash driver loses court appeal against his sentence
The bus driver who crashed and killed 10 wedding guests while injuring 25 others in the NSW Hunter Valley has lost an appeal on the severity of his sentence.
Worker dies in overnight incident on M1 highway upgrade
Just before midnight, emergency services were called to the highway at Tarro, following reports a man had been hit by a vehicle.
Donga accommodation banned in coal town in favour of permanent housing
An Upper Hunter council is banning donga-style temporary work camps and demanding that developers build permanent, reusable housing.