The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Matildas hope to avoid potential pitfalls at Women’s Asian Cup draw

Tournament hosts Australia will avoid AFC heavyweights Japan and North Korea in the group stage but other tricky opponents await

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025

Huw Jones: I was on an emotional rollercoaster ahead of Lions’ series triumph

Andy Farrell’s men have returned to Sydney intent on becoming the first Lions team to complete a Test whitewash since the 1927 visit to Argentina.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Trial to remove shark nets from three Sydney and Central Coast beaches a good first step, scientists say

Experts welcome move by NSW government, saying nets are ineffective at preventing shark bites and ‘indiscriminately’ kill marine life

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025

Morning Mail: call for action on childcare abuse, Labor division on Palestine statehood, Oscar Piastri wins in Belgium

Proposals not enough to tackle childcare abuse, experts claim; Labor members to call for recognition of Palestinian state; Australian F1 driver takes win in Belgium

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2025

Finn Russell warns Lions want to 'finish on a high' with a series whitewash

Finn Russell insists the British and Irish Lions have arrived in Sydney for the final week of their Australia tour intent on completing a series…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2025

Finn Russell warns Lions want to ‘finish on a high’ with a series whitewash

The 29-26 second Test win over the Wallabies in Melbourne ensured a series victory ahead of the final Test in Sydney on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025

‘Everything’s slow in Callan Park’: despite ambitious plans, Sydney’s hidden treasure remains in limbo

Red tape, crumbling buildings and funding difficulties have beset the park for decades, but change may finally be in the air – though not to everyone’s liking

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025

NSW spending $1.5m on literary hub to rival Melbourne’s Wheeler Centre and boost Sydney writers’ festival

Funding will mean 75 Sydney writers’ festival events will take place over next 12 months

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025

Lions still hungry after series win over Wallabies

The British and Irish Lions aren't planning to party in Sydney, looking to finish their tour with a clean sweep of Tests against the Wallabies.

AAP · Jul 26, 2025

Roosters stay unbeaten, Titans, Cowboys rope NRLW wins

The Sydney Roosters remain unbeaten on top of the NRLW standings, as the Titans and Cowboys make their move up the ladder.

AAP · Jul 26, 2025