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Sydney Home Almost Destroyed By Landslide As Heavy Rain & Storms Lash NSW

Over the last 24 hours, the SES have responded to 1403 incidents, 743 of them in the Sydney area.

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Woman killed by falling tree branch in NSW storms as landslide and flood warnings issued for Sydney

Residents near Narrabeen Lagoon told to leave on Saturday night, after death of woman near Wollongong

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Protesters pledge to ‘break the ban’ on 26 January after standoff at Sydney rally – as it happened

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Heavy rain batters NSW coastline as further storms forecast in multiple states over wet weekend

Weather bureau expects thunderstorms across the Illawarra, Sydney, Central Coast and Hunter regions, and large hail in northern NSW and south-east Queensland

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Buddhist retreat helps Sydney keeper tame inner chimp

Sydney FC goalkeeper Harrison Devenish-Meares credits a Buddhist retreat for helping him find the form of his career.

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Fatberg the size of four buses likely birthed poo balls that closed Sydney beaches – and it can’t be cleared

Exclusive: Secret report suggests fats, oils and grease accumulate in ‘inaccessible dead zone’ at Malabar plant, then dislodge when pumping pressure ‘rapidly increases’

The Guardian - AU

Americans on fire as Geelong deal finals blow to Flames

The Sydney Flames' WNBL finals hopes are hanging by a thread after Geelong produced a dominant display to defeat the side courtesy of some American heroics.

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Demonstrators defy protest ban, oppose Israeli's visit

Pro-Palestine protesters have returned to Sydney's streets in defiance of new laws, vowing they will try to disrupt a proposed visit by the Israeli president.

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World-first social media wargame reveals how AI bots can swing elections

On December 14 2025, a terrorist attack occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney Australia, leaving 15 civilians and one gunman dead. While Australia was still reeling in shock, social media saw the rapid spread of misinformation generated and powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI).

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'Bloody good': funding tap turned on by 'poo balls'

The strange sight of balls of sewage repeatedly washing up on iconic beaches has triggered a $3 billion plan lauded by water and tourism experts.

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Marvel Rivals Season 6 launch: our coverage of the new Deadpool update now that it's out

Here's our coverage of the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 6 as it happened. This includes a look at the release time, and the new Hero Deadpool.

TechRadar

Noi impresses NBA legend as Kings down Bullets in Perth

Kouat Noi and Kendric Davis have combined for 47 points to lead the Sydney Kings to a 15-point NBL win over Brisbane in Perth.

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Rallies on 26 January could go ahead in Sydney despite anti-protest laws as police ‘work with’ organisers

Assistant commissioner says police will have ‘contingencies in place’ for public assemblies on 26 January

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‘Smiling assassin’ Jordan Smith basks in spotlight after hitting $1m tennis jackpot

Amateur player and coach celebrates winning One Point Slam at Australian Open and hopes to use million-dollar payday to travel and buy home in Sydney

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My favourite Lebanese restaurant has closed and I am bereft. Abdul’s, I’m sorry I took you for granted

For decades, the Sydney institution promised smooth hummus, abrupt service and unchanging decor. It was my family’s alternate living room. Where to turn to now?

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10 Photos of Yungblud: Rockstar Reacts To 'Cougar' Headlines By Stripping Off

British rockstar Yungblud bared it all on a Sydney yacht to react to 'cougar' headlines.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: tensions after Greenland talks, Hizb ut-Tahrir not planning to disband, tennis coach’s $1m slam dunk

Islamist group says it has no plans to disband despite potentially being targeted by new hate speech laws

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Craig Silvey’s books pulled from WA and Victoria curriculums after child exploitation material charges

Sydney stage adaptation and new book put on hold after Runt and Jasper Jones author arrested

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Global festival skips Australia as state funding pulled

A future-forward global conference will not return to Australia in 2026 with a state tourism agency deciding not to chip in for the popular event.

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Ashes hero Starc's summer far from over with BBL return

Australia's Ashes hero Mitchell Starc is far from feeling spent, saying there's one more item on the bucket list ahead of his BBL return with the Sydney Sixers.

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Sydney's stance over game-starved defender made clear

Sydney FC have no intention of farewelling Jordan Courtney-Perkins despite the defender's struggles for match minutes for the A-League Men title contenders.

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Travel hacks for Asia Pacific: hotel concierges share their local gems

Whether you fancy sipping cocktails in Sydney or shopping in Singapore, let the true destination experts lead you to unexpected experiences

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Lightning douse Flames to end long WNBL losing streak

Steph Talbot and Dallas Loughridge combined to end the Adelaide Lightning's long run of outs in an 11-point victory over the Sydney Flames.

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Super sub fires Jets to ALW comeback over Sky Blues

Newcastle have come from behind to defeat Sydney FC thanks to star substitute Charlotte Lancaster's late goal at Leichhardt Oval.

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“Trying Too Hard”: Yungblud Reveals Consequences Of Stripping Down On Yacht After Viral Stunt

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