Doctors tell inquiry of hospital's refusal to fill staffing gaps
An inquiry into the Murrumbidgee Local Health District reveals significant staffing shortages and hospital service issues, prompting discussions about a potential split of the health district.
‘Freight train’ earthquake triggers precautionary checks at major dams
A magnitude-4.4 earthquake centered near Boorowa in southern NSW prompted precautionary checks at regional dams as Water NSW assesses possible impacts.
Three dead in southern NSW after head-on crash on Kings Highway
Three people have died and four others are injured following a head-on collision on the Kings Highway in southern New South Wales.
Another case involving a flesh-eating ulcer detected in NSW
A sixth case of the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer has been reported in southern New South Wales, prompting health authorities to alert local residents.
'Hope' for drought-hit farmers after best rain in six months
Farmers in southern New South Wales are experiencing relief as recent rainfall, although not drought-breaking, has lifted spirits and improved water levels.
Baby rhino rejected by mum but embraced by rural NSW community
A baby southern white rhino, abandoned by its mother, receives support from the Riverina community in New South Wales for its care.
Former NSW Labor minister condemns Forestry Corporation after greater glider ‘den trees’ found at planned logging site
Bob Debus, a former NSW Labor environment minister, has urged the government to stop logging in a southern coast forest after endangered greater glider habitat was identified by citizen scientists.