Sydney AFLW defender suffers dreaded knee injury Sydney defender Brenna Tarrant's AFLW season is over after the Swan ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament. AAP · Sep 11
How to talk to your kids about edgy or violent porn in an age-appropriate way Recent reports of a 16-year-old Sydney girl’s tragic death by “sexual choking” have understandably been met by calls for increased safety education for young people. The Conversation · Sep 11
Harbour views and rooftop pools: 7 of the best hotels in Sydney, according to our travel experts Our travel experts have travelled to Sydney to seek out the very best hotels in Australia’s harbour city The Independent UK · Sep 10
Slain boxing coach had links to outlaw motorcycle gangs A prominent boxing coach gunned down outside a gym was allegedly linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs and organised crime. AAP · Sep 9
Sellers flee auctions as housing downturn deepens More than three in five homes listed for auction converted to private treaty in July, the highest rate since the 2022 downturn, property site Domain has found. AAP · Sep 9
Horror warnings about Australia’s ‘collapsing’ housing market are absurd – and very much in bad faith If prices were to take a 10% fall from the March 2026 peak, as CBA has suggested, that would still only mean prices were back where they were at the end of 2024 The Guardian - AU · Sep 9
Tesla Owner Says Abusive Ex Took Control of Key Car Settings to Stalk and Intimidate Her A Sydney woman was harassed by her ex-partner using a Tesla app, leading to his conviction for domestic abuse. The app allowed him to control vehicle settings, causing significant distress International Business Times UK · Sep 9
High-end property hit by steepest price falls as affordable end of Australia’s housing market proves resilient Despite falls in some parts of the market, prices are showing signs of stabilising as investors exit and first-time buyers move in, analysts say The Guardian - AU · Sep 9
Victory down Sydney, seal Australia Cup final spot Melbourne Victory will represent the A-League Men in the Australia Cup decider after they secured a 2-0 win in a Big Blue semi-final showdown with Sydney FC. AAP · Sep 9
Man shot dead in Sydney community centre car park NSW police say a vehicle was seen driving away from the scene in Punchbowl in the city’s south-west The Guardian - AU · Sep 9
'Targeted attack': man shot dead in car park A man has been fatally shot in the car park of a community centre in Punchbowl in southwest Sydney. AAP · Sep 9
'Surreal': Aussie tennis ace recalls hitting jackpot It is two years to the day since injured Australian tennis star Jordan Thompson won the 2024 US Open doubles title with fellow Sydneysider Max Purcell. AAP · Sep 9
Police swoop on men accused of grooming children online Two men in their 60s have been arrested for child grooming offences with one allegedly travelling to Sydney to meet up with a young girl for sexual intercourse. AAP · Sep 8
Paul Keating’s AUKUS hostility reflects his passion for hard-nosed realism over subservience There have been two topics on which former Australian prime minister Paul Keating has been a persistent, passionate commentator in the three decades since his retirement. One was intensely local: Sydney urban planning. The other was as wide as the world: the global order and Australia’s place in it. The Conversation · Sep 8
International Business Times UK · Sep 8 Former Teacher's Aide Escapes Further Jail After Judge Cites 'Mercy' for Online Abuse of Boys as Young as 11 A former teacher's aide in Sydney avoids further prison time for child abuse material offences, with a judge citing 'mercy' due to his time in custody and house arrest.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 In 2023, Australia's Sydney put 120,000 glass jars and 200 tonnes of old asphalt on Clarence Street. 1 year later, its program recycled 670,000 glass jars into asphalt across the city Sydney is using recycled materials in road renewal, giving glass jars and reclaimed asphalt a new purpose instead of sending them to landfill. A refreshed 1-kilometre section of Clarence Street used around 120,000 glass jars and more than 200 tonnes of reclaimed asphalt to renew over 8,000m² of road surface.…
AAP · Sep 8 World of Warcraft gaming meeting ended in alleged rape A woman's interstate trip to meet face-to-face with online friends took a turn when she was allegedly sexually assaulted by a fellow gamer.
AAP · Sep 8 Lions cop blast on chin, hunger remains: Dunkley Noah Answerth wore a moon boot at training as the Lions, set to host Adelaide in an AFL semi-final, prepared their response to a lacklustre Sydney showing.
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Sydney woman becomes first in Australia to be buried in mushroom coffin Biodegradable casket breaks down into soil within 45 days of burial
The Guardian - AU · Sep 7 Radiohead announce 2027 tour with shows in Australia and Japan UK band will play 16 shows across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, as well as five shows in Saitama
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Sydney-bound Qantas flight makes unexpected landing due to ‘fire in engine’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 7 Qantas passengers describe panic as engine appears to emit fire mid-air The airline said the flight experienced a “suspected engine issue”
AAP · Sep 7 Finals heartbreak for Mills as Swans learn bad news Already understrength, embattled AFL club Sydney will again pursue a premiership without defender Callum Mills after scans confirmed the captain's injury.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 7 More than 200 people stood down at embattled housing developer Bathla amid $3.4bn debt Sydney-headquartered group suspends work on some of its 45 construction sites affecting 60% of workforce
AAP · Sep 7 Swans culture rebuild 'actually beautiful': AFLW team Sydney star Cynthia Hamilton believes continued support across the AFL and AFLW is a testament to the Bloods culture, believing the club is tighter than before.