New South Wales News

Nine people have been killed in Australia since the deluge began late last week, with floods submerging towns. Hundreds of people are still stuck at their homes in the northern New South Wales city of Lismore, facing its worst floods on record. Several regions could receive up to 150 mm (6 inches) of rains within a six-hour period on Tuesday afternoon, the Bureau of Meteorology said.

There were 347 people in New South Wales hospitals, up from 302 the previous day, and 45 in intensive care units, up from 40 Victoria state also saw a sharp increase, reporting 2,005 new infections on Thursday and 10 deaths

The state government has ordered 5,000 liters (1,320 gallons) of the banned poison Bromadiolone from India. Critics fear the poison will kill not only mice but also animals that feed on them. Including wedge-tail eagles and family pets.

Masks are no longer compulsory on public transport in the greater city but are still strongly encouraged in public settings More than 900,000 people have been vaccinated so far, more than any other state in Australia

The Australian Open, which has been held in Melbourne since 1972, is due to start in January but was postponed due to coronavirus.

Bushfires are raging across Australia, with New South Wales and Victoria greatly affected, causing huge loss to life and property. 

Bushfires burning across New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland states have already killed three people and destroyed more than 150 homes. Officials expect adverse heat and wind conditions to peak at unprecedented levels on Tuesday.

Records across South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria over the past week include 48.9 Celsius in Port Augusta, 47.8 Celsius in Andamooka and 46.4 Celsius in Griffith.

Australia, the world`s fourth largest wheat exporter, saw production of the grain fall to a 10-year low this year when dry weather wilted crops.

Harris cited the example of a Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and New South Wales on the same pitch, where he thought the match would be over in "a day and a half" but ended up raising an unbeaten 250.

Sipthorpe is aiming to produce a similar surface to what was used for the Sheffield Shield clash between Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) and New South Wales last month. 

Perth stadium curator Brett Sipthorpe has also expressed his belief that the clash may not even last five days considering the bowler-friendly conditions. 

New South Wales Police detained 39-year-old Arsalan Khawaja, the brother of Test cricketer Usman, over the alleged terror hit list.

The 35-year-old made his Test debut in the Boxing Day clash with India in 2011 but hasn't added to his 18 appearances since his last outing in 2013. 

How come Arjun Tendulkar is not a hardcore batsman, just like his genius father? It's a question people have often wondered at.

The Aussie speedster became the first bowler to take two hat-tricks in one first-class match since 1978 and it has only been done on seven previous occasions in the format.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Sunday said a "yes" vote in the upcoming same-sex marriage poll was a question of "fairness", the media reported.

Australia's largest city was also considering more permanent measures such as bollards, garden beds or other landscaping features in Martin Place, which houses a war memorial, the headquarters of the Reserve Bank of Australia, the US Consulate General, a hotel and many luxury retail outlets.

A Pakistani petrol station attendant was stabbed to death during an "absolutely horrific" crime spree in Australia, authorities said, fearing Friday that the attack was terror-linked.

Male Muslim students at a public school in Australia can refuse to shake hands with women to adhere to their faith.