The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

James O'Flaherty, who is originally from Sydney, is named among the 10 people killed in an explosion that levelled a service station in the small village of Creeslough.

Eoin Sweeney, 28, from Donegal suffered "serious head injuries" after he was hit by an ambulance in Sydney

A 27-year-old man is accused of trying to kill another man who was stabbed in the face, chest and abdomen on Sydney's lower north shore.

MORNING BRIEFING: Authorities warn the reprieve from rain over the next few days will be short-lived, with another dumping due to hit the state from Wednesday.

It’s spring 1932 and Sydney is in the grip of the Great Depression. In the narrow terrace-lined streets and back lanes of inner Sydney, there are illegal two-up games and off-course betting. Sly grog shops are open after the official pub closing time of 6pm, offering beer, spirits and drugs.…

Passengers say cabs in Sydney are refusing to use the meter more often, but they face a confusing and time consuming process to report it.

The Sydney Kings have set a new NBL benchmark with a 14th consecutive road success after a 91-71 win over Melbourne United.

Rains eased in Australia's New South Wales on Sunday but authorities continued to warn people to be aware of rising flood waters, as days of rain in much of the most populous state has swollen rivers and caused flooding.

Sydney FC have concerns over the fitness of captain Alex Wilkinson after he injured himself in Saturday's season opener.

From custom, handmade merchandise, to personally crafted zines, to social pick-up games: The women's basketball fan community is thriving and growing thanks to the recent World Cup in Sydney.

Another week of torrential rain has obliterated the previous annual record for highest rainfall. What’s behind the east coast’s latest drenching?