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Serious strangulation offences in NSW could be included in the same violent crimes category as murder and manslaughter offences.

Australian state governments have handed thousands of tonnes of unused, expired hand sanitiser bottles to waste companies.

A pro-Palestine rally on Sunday afternoon in Sydney could be subject to “extraordinary” police powers, following a similar protest on Monday.

NSW Police could soon be able to fine people caught with small amounts of drugs, instead of issuing criminal charges.

A statewide ban on phones in all NSW public schools comes into effect today. The ban coincides with the start of Term 4.

What are the rules for pets on public transport? There’s been a new push to expand pet access on buses, ferries, and trains in Sydney.

The NSW Government has pledged $6.8 million to expand its vaping crackdown, after a record-breaking number of vape seizures.

What are the strip-searching rules in NSW? An audit found less than one-third of strip searches are following correct legal processes.

The NSW Government has announced it will recruit 48 sexual assault crisis workers amid a rise in demand for services.

A shake-up of the Opal card system will begin next month, following a change by the NSW Government. Here’s what it means for you

Some NSW teachers will get a $10,000 pay rise under a new deal proposed by the State Government. One final approval is now needed.

The NSW Government has announced it will work to keep Australia’s largest coal-fired power station open longer.

A caged egg ban will begin by 2036 under a plan endorsed by Australia’s governments. But one has already said it will make its own rules.

Retail workers will be protected by new laws adding prison sentences for those who harass or assault them. Here are all the details

Agents are being caught asking for offers on rental properties higher than what’s advertised, in a practice known as rent bidding. Here’s how

Uber will cap surge pricing in NSW when there are unexpected public transport disruptions under a new deal with the state government.

Chris Minns has unveiled plans to sign his new housing policy into law, which will also involve scrapping an old initiative on the way.

Why is Snowy 2.0 being delayed? There are many reasons for the delay, which could impact Australia’s renewable energy transition. Here’s why.

How much money do pokies make? Over $4 billion during six months in NSW last year, new data has found. Here’s where they make the most cash.

A phone ban at schools will be in place in NSW. It’s the sixth state or territory to announce the ban. Here’s what it might look like.

Labor will form a minority government in NSW, after falling short of a majority of seats in Parliament. Here’s how they can do it.

Ahead of the NSW election, on Saturday 25 March, parties are pitching their policies on housing affordability.