Webcams showed snow blanketing the ground in some areas. In others, it was patchy or nonexistentTory Shepherd (the Guardian)
NSW seeking leave to appeal against successful class action including aggravated damages of $20,000 awarded to woman strip-searched at music festivalJordyn Beazley (the Guardian)
The invertebrates were likely destined for the pet trade, including as reptile foodLisa Cox (the Guardian)
Snow arrives in time for the start of ski season, but climate change and El Niño mean it may not stick around for long, experts sayGraham Readfearn (the Guardian)
NSW police appeal after comprehensive class action loss in 2025 when force admitted music festival search of Raya Meredith was unlawful and unjustifiedJordyn Beazley (the Guardian)
Obstetricians and gynaecologists say anti sex-selective abortions bill ‘predicated on misinformation’ and ‘underlying aim is to restrict access to abortion’Tory Shepherd (the Guardian)
Premier Chris Minns says changes would balance road safety and a more practical approach for medicinal cannabis usersJordyn Beazley (the Guardian)
Sydney crowd told to put pressure on National MPs as upper house prepares to vote on a bill outlawing sex-selective terminationsLuca Ittimani (the Guardian)
Marine Rescue NSW volunteer coaxes dog on to jetski after it paddled to Snapper Island in Batemans BayNick Visser (the Guardian)
Sterling Nasa had tickets to see Justin Hurwitz’s La La Land in Concert. When the keyboardist suddenly fell ill, he found himself on stage performingKelly Burke (the Guardian)
After CEO’s comments to investors, opponents urge miner to ‘stop stringing everybody along and spike the project finally’Lisa Cox (the Guardian)
Wet weather to batter parts of Queensland, NSW and Tasmania through Thursday, with warnings of flash floodingDonna Lu (the Guardian)
The heritage site was destroyed by contractors building transmission lines for the Central-West Orana renewable energy zonePetra Stock (the Guardian)
Rodents arrived on the subtropical island more than a century ago, decimating its native flora and fauna – but its invertebrates are once again boomingGraham Readfearn (the Guardian)
Joanna Howe says the image was sent to her by a woman ashamed of her abortion, and used it to support ‘rally for Emma and Ruth’ in favour of NSW billTory Shepherd (the Guardian)
Bureau of Meteorology says thunderstorms could bring widespread rainfalls and flash flooding while there are ‘signs of El Niño development’Cait Kelly (the Guardian)
Event organisers blame ‘unforeseen technical difficulties’ for the drone malfunction, with four performances cancelledNick Visser (the Guardian)
Commission also told NSW police declined to provide static police presence at Chanukah by the Sea but four officers were at event when attack beganBen Doherty (the Guardian)
Exclusive: prison multinational MTC uses a ‘minimalist staffing model’ that critics say is putting detainees and staff in serious dangerChristopher Knaus (the Guardian)
A 42-year-old fled from police before being involved in a two-vehicle crash in Sans Souci, police sayCait Kelly (the Guardian)
Michael Agzarian was charged despite internal legal advice that the images were ‘political satire’, court hearsJordyn Beazley (the Guardian)
Conservationists say population rebound demands rethink of retention zones that allow thousands of the animals to remain in the parkLisa Cox (the Guardian)
Police allege an attender at the Hanukah event before the shooting stole a deceased 61-year-old’s camera equipment then pawned itGuardian staff reporter (the Guardian)
Greens MLC Abigail Boyd – who chaired inquiry – says system ‘failing too many children, families and educators’Penry Buckley (the Guardian)
NSW police establish crime scene at Canley Heights home after two pairs of men present at different hospitalsGuardian staff reporter (the Guardian)
Families of victims have called for health workers to be first responders and police minister says deal with NSW Health ‘very close to being signed’Jordyn Beazley (the Guardian)
NSW transport minister says contracts signed for 24-metre, battery electric ferry to be trialled for 12 months from 2028Penry Buckley (the Guardian)
Outcry follows release of previously secret documents naming Wollongong suburb as preferred east coast Aukus baseKrishani Dhanji (the Guardian)
Port Kembla residents will likely resist base due to risk of nuclear accident and potential as target for ‘military adversaries’, documents stateBen Doherty (the Guardian)
Redevelopment of the former Department of Lands building on Sydney’s Bridge Street wins National Trust heritage awardKelly Burke (the Guardian)
Exclusive: Young inmate took own life in Long Bay prison five months after independent inspector warned of ‘ligature points in cells across all areas’Jordyn Beazley (the Guardian)
Lawyers calling for all charges to be withdrawn after Sydney town hall rally against Israeli presidentJordyn Beazley (the Guardian)
Coroner will examine 95-year-old’s death and look at dementia training for aged care staff, police and ambulance officersGuardian staff reporter (the Guardian)
Defence department says another ADF soldier was injured on Monday evening, but didn’t require hospitalisationGuardian staff reporter (the Guardian)
Suspected triple murderer Julian Ingram is accused of killing Sophie Quinn, her new boyfriend and her aunt in Lake Cargelligo, about 450km west of SydneyJordyn Beazley (the Guardian)
Ex-Parramatta council chief executive Gail Connolly and other staff allegedly targeted people for reprisals, while some workers were surveilledPenry Buckley (the Guardian)
NSW police called to incident in Maroubra amid reports of offensive comments made at under-12s gamePenry Buckley (the Guardian)
