New South Wales

The owner of a pony stud based in Lismore has been found guilty of animal neglect after two horses in her care were found in extremely poor health.

The reason you find it difficult to get a good night's sleep on hot summer nights is all about the thermal-neutral zone.

The elevation of Gladys Berejiklian as NSW Premier is the latest example of women being handed the reins in a time of crisis. When will we stop turning to female leaders only when we need a janitor?

Sydney's housing is rated less affordable than global metropolises New York and London in a report that paints a dire picture for the city's middle-income earners.

A Japanese surfer who was found 6 kilometres off the coast of Australia a fortnight ago after floating on a surfboard overnight for 16 hours says he was trying to commune with nature.

A man is arrested in connection with a blaze burning out of control in the New South Wales Hunter Valley near Kurri Kurri, while a fire at Camberwell is brought under control by firefighters.

The Illawarra Islamic community calls for increased protection following an attack on worshippers.

A Newcastle woman takes a leading role in fundraising for the community after the death of her son.

As the mercury soars past 40 degrees Celsius in Sydney, spare a thought for the people of Moree, who are in the midst of a 27-day heatwave that has smashed records in New South Wales.

Two women from NSW are charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of heroin after allegedly being caught with more than 700 grams of the drug on a freeway south of Adelaide.

Australia's big-hitting Test opener David Warner wins his second straight Allan Border Medal, while Southern Stars captain Meg Lanning wins the Belinda Clark award for the third time.

A father and son who both have Tourette Syndrome say it is time to put and end to the stigma surrounding the disorder.

Country racing enthusiasts roll up to the annual thoroughbred yearling sale at Dubbo to buy a stake in the Australian racing industry.

Outraged residents of John Barilaro's seat of Monaro say he will pay the price for supporting the forced amalgamation of the councils in his own electorate.

SafeWork NSW cracks down on the illegal sale of fireworks through social media in the lead up to Australia Day.

As the NSW State Government elects a new leader, speculation about a change of policy on council amalgamations is heightening, but a former mayor says it is too little too late.

Incoming New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has paid tribute to Mike Baird after being elected unopposed to replace him.

The 2017 Tamworth Country Music Festival Star Maker of the year is Rachael Fahim, from Sydney.

Sydney Story Factory director Dr Catherine Keenan prepares to pass the baton as Australia's Local Hero and reflects on a year of helping students express themselves through writing and storytelling.

New South Wales' newly sworn in Premier Gladys Berejiklian is widely known for her hard work and diligence, but her ongoing success may hinge on whether the intensely private MP can open up to the public.

Digital start-up Youcamp makes a play to change the way people think about camping by offering travellers the chance to stay on farms.

Gladys Berejiklian outlines her priorities and praises her Armenian migrant parents, saying she "will be governing for everyone", as she gives her first speech after being voted as the new leader in NSW.

New South Wales' new premier supports same-sex marriage and helped initiate WestConnex and the light rail to Randwick, but what else does she stand for?

Gladys Berejiklian is expected to become the 45th Premier of New South Wales during a Liberal partyroom meeting this morning.

On a windy night late last January, Jan and Geoff McKergow's house at Forbes Creek was torn to rubble in a freak storm described as a mini tornado. One year on, they are still putting the pieces of their dream home back together.