Nick McLaren

The sexual assault trial of former New South Wales minister Gareth Ward has been delayed after a last minute application from his legal team.

Extreme weather linked to climate change risks negatively affecting coastal property market values, as storm-related damage and erosion takes its toll and insurance premiums soar.

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Firefighters are still working to contain the blaze that broke out at food manufacturing facility in Bomaderry yesterday.

Unauthorised bulldozing of "really important" native vegetation has landed NSW Southern Highlands property owner Chaza Khouzame a $125,000 fine, plus costs.

Severe wet weather is spreading across the NSW South Coast and Illawarra, cutting roads and making trips by cars perilous in some locations.

Emergency services have carried out dozens of flood rescues across Sydney and the Illawarra overnight following torrential rain.

National Party leader David Littleproud has made a rare visit to Wollongong in the immediate aftermath of the government's declaration of an offshore wind zone around 20 kilometres off the Illawarra coast.

Regardless of whether the Coalition's nuclear vision comes to fruition, the clock is already ticking on plans to deal with nuclear waste.

Three Kiama councillors deny they acted in appropriately in declarations and voting on a development application.