NSW Premier Chris Minns has asked the Sydney community for patience as the police presence ramps up amid a spate of anti-Semitic attacks across the city.

Premier Chris Minns said legislation to boost penalties when it comes to "racist attacks" would also be introduced.

Health services warn of the dangers of heat-related illness on the vulnerable amid soaring temperatures across south-east ...

There is no escaping low to extreme heatwave conditions in three states today as scorching temperatures grip most of Australia.