The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

'Out of control' Hamilton South housing estate on radar for private-public redevelopment

'The past four months Hamilton South illegal activities have been out of control. Drugs, violence rampant.'

Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2023

Barry Humphries' estranged daughter 'patches up feud' and flies to ill father's bedside

Comedian Barry Humphries' estranged daughter, Emily, who he has not spoken to for over 20 years has rushed to be by his bedside in Australia as he remains in hospital

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

Exhibit shines light on Indigenous servicemen and women

A new photo exhibition has opened at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney, honouring current and former Indigenous servicemen and women.

AAP · Apr 20, 2023

Swans ready to put grand final nightmare behind them

Sydney are set to play Geelong for the first time since their AFL grand final humbling, but their skipper says that defeat won't be on their minds.

AAP · Apr 20, 2023

Eagles of Death Metal book Newcastle show for July

The shows are being promoted as the 24th anniversary tour, which coves Europe, North America, South-east Asia, New Zealand and Australia.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 19, 2023

Builder of Sydney house that partially collapsed was reported over safety breaches at another site a day before incident

New South Wales building commissioner David Chandler reported a building site over safety concerns only a day before a completed home it had built collapsed on Good Friday.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

New Aussie black comedy Totally Completely Fine explores suicide, grief, isolation – and the power of human connection

Chaotic 20-something Vivian (Thomasin McKenzie) can’t believe her luck when she inherits her granddad’s Sydney waterfront house. Decked out with grandpa-chic mid-century décor that suits Vivian’s vintage rocker aesthetic, the art deco home backs onto a stunning cliffside vista looking out over the ocean.

The Conversation · Apr 19, 2023

Sydney man Mohamed Barghachoun avoids deportation after migration visa saga

Earlier this year, Sydney man Mohamed Barghachoun was on the brink of being deported back to Lebanon, leaving his wife and three children behind, after his visa was cancelled by the Department of Home Affairs.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

New Transdev boss denies deliberate bus cancellations

Newly appointed Transdev Australasia CEO Brian Brennan denies the company cancelled bus services to avoid penalties and welcomes plans for a government probe.

AAP · Apr 19, 2023

Family of slain paramedic Steven Tougher lays floral tributes, calls for stronger penalties

Steven Tougher, 29, was stabbed to death outside a Sydney McDonald's while on a break. His family is calling for mandatory prison sentences for paramedic assaults.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023