The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Sydney Opera House to light up in honour of King and Queen after Australian leaders snub visit

The iconic structure will light up for four minutes to welcome royal couple

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

Mysterious balls have washed up on Sydney beaches. What are tar balls – and what’s the risk?

While preliminary testing reveals a hydrocarbon-based pollutant, experts say the event is very unusual

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2024

Australia's prime minister is criticized for buying a waterfront home during a housing crisis

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being criticized for buying a multimillion dollar waterfront home during a national housing crisis with federal elections only months away

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

Mystery debris that closed two Sydney beaches confirmed to be thousands of ‘tar balls’

Coogee and Gordons Bay beachgoers had been warned not to touch the material. ‘Tar balls’ form from oil spills or seepage at sea

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2024

Rio Tinto praised for ‘breaking ranks’ to back revamp of environment laws – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2024

Newcastle has to keep on track with light rail expansion plans

'We have to get it right'.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 15, 2024

Melbourne, SE Qld lead way for new jobs figures

Data reveals the areas of Australia with the highest level of jobs growth in the year to August, according to an ABS analysis.

AAP · Oct 15, 2024

Beach closed, swimmers warned over mystery 'tar balls'

The appearance of unexplained ball-shaped debris on a popular Sydney beach has prompted authorities to close it down and launch an investigation.

AAP · Oct 15, 2024

Oasis Has Added A Fifth & Final Date To Their Australian Tour So Ya Better Get In Quick Sticks

Don’t look back [at the Ticketmaster line] in anger. You’ve got one more chance.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 15, 2024

Opera House to be lit up for King after coronation snub

The sails of the Opera House will be illuminated with images of past royal visits to Sydney when the King and Queen arrive in the NSW capital.

AAP · Oct 15, 2024