A high pressure system with a ridge over the Tasman Sea extends into far northeastern New South Wales while a trough lies in the state's west, triggering widespread showers and thunderstorms.

A painting by Sydney artist Josonia Palaitis of the 15 young backpackers who died in the June 23, 2000, fire in the Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel. Image: AAP Image/Peter Wallis.

A relatively stationary low pressure trough will sit over the far north east over the coming days. A high pressure system well south of the state will move over Tasmania on Monday, still weakly ...