The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Swans drop Florent as Dockers regain skipper

Alex Pearce is back to bolster Fremantle's defence for the away clash with Sydney, who have again dropped high-profile midfielder Oliver Florent.

AAP · Jul 4, 2025

Man stabbed in Sydney may have been mistakenly targeted by ‘amateurish’ teen contract killers, police say

Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, have been charged with murder after the potential ‘mistaken identity’ death of 21-year-old Luke Manassa in Pemulwuy

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2025

'Disorganised crime': teens may have stabbed wrong man

Two teenagers charged with a stabbing murder were probably contracted to commit the crime and are linked to violent street gangs, police say.

AAP · Jul 4, 2025

British and Irish Lions team vs Waratahs: Blair Kinghorn and Hugo Keenan set for debuts in Sydney

Ben White to also make first Lions appearance off bench as captaincy handed to Tadhg Beirne

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

Allianz Stadium could go offline for drainage works

The A-League is bracing for the possibility of being without a major Sydney stadium for part of the summer, due to longstanding concerns over drainage.

AAP · Jul 3, 2025

Slip and slide: Dockers resigned to playing at SCG

The AFL is set to give the SCG surface the tick of approval for Sunday's Sydney-Fremantle clash, despite concerns the slippery surface could lead to injuries.

AAP · Jul 3, 2025

'Two arms, two legs': why the Waratahs are dreaming big

Bookmakers are giving the NSW Waratahs no chance against the British and Irish Lions, but the dreamy hosts still reckon they can shock the rugby world.

AAP · Jul 3, 2025

Thousands of Australians without power and flash flood warnings in place after ‘bomb cyclone’

Flooding and coastal hazard warnings remain in place for entire NSW coastline as storm moves south

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Flights cancelled and thousands without power after Australia hit by ‘bomb cyclone’

Sydney was hit by gusts of more than 100kph

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Kings aiming high as Brazilian big man makes NBL return

Brazilian centre Tim Soares is set to play a key role for the Sydney Kings this season as legendary coach Brian Goorjian eyes another NBL championship.

AAP · Jul 2, 2025