The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Cookie-cutter designs to underpin NSW housing boom

NSW will turn back the clock and develop a cookie-cutter design book like those used in many beloved suburbs in the latest effort to make housing affordable.

AAP · Nov 16, 2023

Shelled octopus in spotlight with award-winning photo

An award-winning image of a tiny paper nautilus is part of a new exhibition of ocean photography at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney.

AAP · Nov 16, 2023

Federal axe falls on NSW road and rail projects

A series of major road upgrades in Sydney and regional areas are in jeopardy after a shake-up of Commonwealth infrastructure spending.

AAP · Nov 16, 2023

Troye Sivan dominates ARIAs with four gongs

Troye Sivan has won four awards including best solo artist and song of the year, while album of the year was one of three gongs for Genesis Owusu.

AAP · Nov 15, 2023

Afternoon Update: Israeli forces enter al-Shifa hospital; Qantas accused of strategically cancelling flights; and Xi lands in US

Israel claims Hamas has built headquarters in bunkers and tunnels under hospital, which Hamas strenuously denies

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023

In a distressing world, moments of beauty seem elusive. I found one in a Sydney theatre

With the lights turned off, an audience at a Tim Minchin concert united for a song, sheltering from the inhumanity and division outside

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023

Sydney airport CEO accuses Qantas of strategically cancelling flights to block competition

Geoff Culbert tells industry conference that airlines’ behaviour ‘amazes’ him despite public awareness of ‘slot hoarding’ allegations

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023

Man could face extra charges over protest comments

Police are considering further charges for a protester who allegedly made offensive comments during a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney.

AAP · Nov 15, 2023

NCIS: Sydney Kicked Off With A Great CSI Joke, But I Think One Thing Already Needs To Change

NCIS: Sydney has arrived on CBS, and I have some positive and not-so-positive thoughts after the series premiere!

Cinemablend · Nov 15, 2023

Rival jumping castle business in anti-Jewish crossfire

A senior Jewish leader wants a national education program on the "oldest hatred" as a misfiring public pile-on hit an innocent inflatables company.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023