New South Wales News

News An alleged drug mule caught with 28kg of cannabis in his car became embroiled in the alleged crime due to a gambling problem, the defence claimed in court.

Crime A 27-year-old man who advertised discounted hay bales on social media but never delivered to desperate farmers after being paid is likely to be jailed.

Crime Former factory worker Saso Krstevski will be deported from NSW to Macedonia almost 20 years after killing his boss and stuffing his body in a barrel.

News The three US firefighters who died in yesterday’s fiery plane crash have been identified, as NSW Premier Gladys Berijiklian announces memorial for fire victims.

News A father and son who died battling a bushfire on the NSW south coast have been farewelled in an emotional funeral service at Cobargo.

News Police will allege was supplying the drug repeatedly since December

Horses A horse was tragically killed during a severe storm that hit Grafton yesterday afternoon, the owner has confirmed

News The three American firefighters killed in a horrific plane crash yesterday have been identified, with their families on the way to Australia.

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Crime NSW Police is set to crack down on serial arsonists as they investigate more than 716 fires that are believed to be deliberate.

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Opinion Australia Day: always has been, always will be an insult to Aborigines