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The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

NSW bans hay imports from south-east Queensland amid fear of fire ants after Cyclone Alfred

Invasive Species Council says moratorium a ‘knee-jerk reaction’ to inadequacy of national eradication program

The Guardian - AU

Climate advocates label Australia a 'petro-state'

In the shadow of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, climate advocates have gathered in the NSW capital for Climate Action Week Sydney to consider a policy response.

AAP

Reports of 'rafting' fire ants prompt border crackdown

A temporary ban has been put in place for some products in an attempt to stop "super pest" fire ants from hitching a ride over state lines.

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Men reveal catalyst for changing violent behaviour

Thousands of men are trying to end violence through behaviour change programs, with advocates saying they are more effective than justice system interventions.

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Chris Minns and NSW police minister should face inquiry over ‘fake terrorism plot’ and antisemitic attacks, critics say

Questions raised over whether premier and Yasmin Catley misled parliament over Dural caravan plot as Labor rushed through hate speech and places of worship laws

The Guardian - AU

We spoke to kids after the Lismore floods. To recover, they told us they need support, time and hugs

Many children in Queensland and northern New South Wales have had their lives disrupted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

The Conversation

NSW coach sees Konstas reining in his audacious style

Sam Konstas's state coach believes the headline-grabbing teenager is starting to show signs of heeding lessons around match situations in his batting.

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Two women face court charged with manslaughter after home-birth death of NSW baby

Police allege 41-year-old woman was practising as an unregistered midwife while another woman, 51, held no medical qualifications and was also unregistered when baby died

The Guardian - AU

Woman whose baby died at a Sydney hospital waited 50 minutes after emergency caesarean was called, staff say

Exclusive: Staff say category-one emergency caesarean was called at privately run Northern Beaches hospital but mother gave birth vaginally almost an hour later

The Guardian - AU

NSW deputy police commissioner reveals early doubts about whether Dural caravan plot was terrorist threat

David Hudson tells budget estimates the terrorism theory was ruled out ahead of public being told it was a criminal ‘con job’

The Guardian - AU

'Let me get to my kids': mum's plea in storm's wake

A family has had a lucky escape after a tree fell on their home, narrowly missing children and a pregnant woman in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

AAP

The disaster relief payments you may be eligible for after western Queensland’s flooding and ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

The easiest way to get a disaster relief payment is to log into your myGov account. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU

Former bikie boss Sayed Moosawi directed ‘James Bond’ arson attacks in Bondi, court hears

NSW police allege Moosawi directed two men who have pleaded guilty to setting the Curly Lewis brewery on fire in October 2024. He has denied all charges

The Guardian - AU

Why conspiracy theories and misinformation spread in the long wait for Cyclone Alfred

Last Monday, March 3, the Bureau of Meteorology warned residents of Queensland and New South Wales that Tropical Cyclone Alfred was coming their way. The storm was expected to hit the coast on Thursday or Friday.

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In the wake of Alfred, how do we think about and measure the cost of catastrophes?

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is the latest in a succession of extreme rainfall events to wreak havoc on coastal communities in New South Wales and Queensland.

The Guardian - AU

Concern raised in court about Kate McClymont’s role as reporter after she is named witness in case

Alan Jones’s lawyer indicates the high-profile former broadcaster will formally deny a 35th charge along with all others

The Conversation

First wind, then rain. Next come the mozzies – here’s how to reduce your risk of bites and infections

While some parts of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales are still on alert for flooding, others are starting the difficult clean-up process as flood waters recede.

The Conversation

Regional Australia needs more workers to rebuild after disasters like Alfred. Skilled refugees could help

The damage inflicted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Queensland and northern New South Wales has been extensive. Several areas have had infrastructure badly damaged, and many homes have been destroyed.

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Police minister's brother denies supplying meth

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley's 62-year-old brother has faced court, disputing the amount of the drug meth and money that police allege they found on him.

The Independent UK

Floodwaters still threaten parts of Australia's east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was “far from over.”

The Guardian - AU

Alan Jones allegedly squeezed bottom of 11th victim in Tamworth, NSW police say

Alleged offences occurred in locations across NSW including Newtown, Sydney city, Fitzroy Falls, Alexandria and Tamworth

AAP

'Horrendous': shelter closures pour on housing pain

Evacuation centres will soon close in rain-hit areas where many people already face a battle to find a safe, dry place to sleep.

The Guardian - AU

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: what we know about flooding, roads, public transport and services disruption

With south-east Queensland and northern NSW still facing severe weather, here’s what we know about flood warnings and rainfall, evacuation centres, and the availability of phone, internet and other services

International Business Times

Floods Hit Eastern Australia, 200,000 Properties Blacked Out

Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded swathes of Australia's east coast on Monday, as workers battled to restore power to more than 200,000 homes and businesses.

The Conversation

The sting in Alfred’s tail: severe rain and flood risk as storms loom over Queensland and northern NSW

Ex-Cyclone Alfred has passed. However, residents of northern New South Wales and parts of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast should be on high alert for bands of intense rainfall and possible flash flooding.

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