Injury-hit Lions stare down tough-as-nails fixture Brisbane are walking a finals tightrope, and losses to Fremantle and Hawthorn over the next fortnight could immediately end their bid for back-to-back flags. AAP · Aug 13, 2025
Chaotic Scenes At Sydney Airport As Man Is Arrested For Discharging A Police Firearm A police operation took place at Sydney Airport this morning after a police firearm was discharged during the arrest of a man. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 13, 2025
Police gun ‘unintentionally discharged’ during arrest of man at Sydney airport Police allege man was behaving suspiciously before becoming verbally and physically aggressive towards AFP officers The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025
Casinos Crumble Amid Rise of Pokies and Mobile Betting, Analysts Say There was a time not long ago when casinos were the big show. Cities were built around them. Crown in Melbourne and The Star in Sydney used to pull in crowds just by lighting up for the night. inkl · Aug 12, 2025
Cover-up claims over 'forever chemicals' in tap water More types of so-called "forever chemicals" have been detected in drinking water as scientists grapple with finding and removing them from the environment. AAP · Aug 11, 2025
Sydney has wettest start to August in decades – and there could be more rain when spring arrives More than double the monthly average rain fell in the first 11 days, marking the wettest start to the month since 1998 The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2025
Surfshark makes waves with 70% faster speeds thanks to new FastTrack feature Surfshark’s FastTrack is currently available for better VPN connectivity in Seattle, Sydney, and Vancouver on macOS, with the VPN service provider confirming plans to expand further. TechRadar · Aug 11, 2025
Oceania Cruises unveils new 129-day around-the-world voyage from Sydney to London The new ‘Kangaroo Route’ sailing will cover 80 ports across 34 countries in a four-and-a-half-month journey The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025
‘I end up buying less food’: Indigenous people should not have to go hungry to use the internet Access to the internet is not a luxury. It’s an essential part of life. It shapes how people study, find and do work, access healthcare, stay connected with community and interact with government services. The Conversation · Aug 11, 2025
How a small town is turning into an NRL breeding ground Gerringong is a town more than 140km south of Sydney, but it may have produced its next famous rugby league name. AAP · Aug 11, 2025
Star Swan ruled out of clash with Cats after head knock Star ruck Brodie Grundy will miss at least one week of AFL action, as one of two Sydney stars to suffer injuries in their thrilling win over Brisbane. AAP · Aug 11, 2025
Video showing ‘heart-in-mouth’ light rail near misses released during NSW safety campaign ‘These moments are hard to watch … in some cases there is just centimetres or milliseconds from the result being so much worse,’ transport minister says The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2025
Swans count costs of 'massive' Lions boilover All-Australian ruck contender Brodie Grundy was left groggy after Sydney outplayed Brisbane to continue their impressive late-season form. AAP · Aug 9, 2025
Heeney's high five cripples Lions in costly loss Isaac Heeney booted five goals as Sydney dealt the Brisbane Lions a costly blow in the defending premiers' hunt for a top-four finish. AAP · Aug 9, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2025 Byron writers’ festival cancelled and warnings for Sydney’s City2Surf due to east coast rain dump Major flood warning remains in place along Namoi River as parts of coastline receive almost double August monthly rainfall in eight days
The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2025 Australians are pushing back against ‘authoritarian’ anti-protest laws in ‘a return to the spirit of the 60s’ After the extraordinary crowds at the Sydney Harbour Bridge march, advocates say political attempts to crack down on freedom of speech are out of step with community attitudes
The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2025 Vivian’s new Sydney apartment caps rent at 30% of her income. Is this the way to tackle Australia’s housing crisis? Boronia Apartments have been purpose-built for people in need of discounted rent including low-income workers in care professions
Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025 Henry Holland's guide to Sydney: 5am wake-ups, daily swims and martinis Sunrise sea swims, clifftop kangaroo spotting and lobster on the beach keep the homeware and fashion designer coming back to the Aussie city
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 7, 2025 Paparazzi Leaks Texts & DMs From Aussie Celebs & Influencers Asking To Be Photographed “Come back to my office and get a better pic. No, seriously, come on. I want to give you a better one," wrote one celeb.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2025 Dissent against Chris Minns spills into NSW parliament as Labor MP accuses party of gagging debate on Gaza Anthony D’Adam says he was bullied when attempting to speak about pro-Palestine Sydney Harbour Bridge protest in caucus
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2025 Pari just wants to get a good night’s sleep – but each morning he’s woken by NSW police, telling him to move on People sleeping rough at Sydney’s Central station now also face having their belongings confiscated and thrown out
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2025 Learned Behaviours by Zeynab Gamieldien review – murder mystery probes privilege and class politics An ascendant lawyer from western Sydney is pulled back into his past in this pacy thriller interrogating the possibilities – and traps – of social mobility
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2025 Sydney and Toronto had equivalent home prices, then Canada’s crashed. Could Australia see a similar slump? Canadian property prices fell by C$150,000 over three years as Australia’s rose by about A$85,000
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2025 ‘We wish it never existed’: readers tell us about their family’s use of YouTube Impossible to monitor, a gateway to dangerous content, or a great educational tool? As the social media ban looms, parents tell us how YouTube affects their world
AAP · Aug 7, 2025 Cox weighs in on All-Australian blazer for Swans star Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy is giving All-Australian selectors plenty to think about, but the debate is clear in coach Dean Cox's mind.