The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Afternoon Update: not guilty verdicts in high-profile Sydney rape trial; Trump calls US a ‘garbage can’; and how to think about dying

High-profile Sydney man found not guilty on two counts of rape but jury unable to reach a verdict on three other rape charges

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2024

Sydney’s beloved Footbridge Theatre launched some of our biggest stars. After nearly 20 years, it’s making a grand return

After nearly 20 years as a lecture theatre, the University of Sydney’s Footbridge Theatre is reopening as a live performance venue in the university’s arts precinct.

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2024

High-profile Sydney man found not guilty of two counts of rape as jury hung on three other rape charges

The man had pleaded not guilty to nine charges alleged to have occurred over a six-year period against five women

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2024

Sydney man charged for alleged live online child sexual abuse of young boy in Philippines

The child’s mother and another woman, aged 22 and 37, were also arrested as part of joint investigation by police in Australia and Manila

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2024

Magistrate makes example of trio over Nazi salutes

A magistrate has stressed the need for general deterrence in sentencing three men who performed Nazi salutes outside the Sydney Jewish Museum.

AAP · Oct 24, 2024

Aussie Travis Scott Fans Are Being Slammed For Their ‘Embarrassing’ & ‘Feral’ Behaviour

Footage of Melbourne Travis Scott fans breaking down metal barriers has since gone viral across the globe.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 24, 2024

Clumsy car fire linked to butchered public shooting

Police have released security video showing a bungled attempt to burn out a car after a shooting in western Sydney.

AAP · Oct 24, 2024

Man pleads guilty to displaying Nazi symbol during pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney

Alan Yazbek was photographed at rally holding a sign that replaced the Star of David on the Israeli flag with a blue swastika

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

Sydney restaurateur Alan Yazbek pleads guilty after displaying Nazi symbol at pro-Palestine rally

Co-owner of Nomad held sign mirroring Israeli flag but with swastika in place of Star of David and the words ‘Stop Nazi Israel’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2024

Alexander Volkanovski wants Ilia Topuria rematch in Sydney in ‘perfect world’; Topuria shuts it down

Alexander Volkanovski hopes he can get the opportunity to rematch Ilia Topuria at UFC 312, but that doesn't look good.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 23, 2024