The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Police to ban protests at Pell's Sydney funeral

Police have sought to block protests from being held at the Sydney funeral of the late Cardinal George Pell, citing safety concerns for the broader community.

AAP · Jan 31, 2023

Sydney gangland fugitive Masood Zakaria arrested in Türkiye after fleeing country in 2021

The Australian Federal Police are seeking to extradite the alleged senior member of the Alameddine crime network in Sydney over allegations including conspire to murder, directing a criminal group, drug supply and proceeds of crime.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2023

Sale of Caddick's seized Sydney mansion fetches $10m

Liquidators continue to sell off the assets of Melissa Caddick with the fraudster's eastern suburbs Sydney mansion fetching nearly $10 million.

AAP · Jan 31, 2023

Overgrown carpark and former rubbish tip in Sydney's Inner West to become urban wildlife refuge

Instead of cities relying on large green corridors to support native animals, this environmental scientist says there's an "urgent need" for more smaller urban green pockets to act as wildlife "stepping stones".

ABC News · Jan 30, 2023

'Dirty big holes' in valley of king coal

'There's no way this permanent industrial wasteland would be OK anywhere around Sydney.'

Newcastle Herald · Jan 30, 2023

Flash flooding traps Sydney drivers in their cars after torrential rain hits city

SES called into action 19 times to free people from their vehicles and trains between Bankstown and the centre cancelled

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2023

NRL star’s uncle tragically dies after drowning while trying to save strangers' lives

The uncle of Brisbane Broncos NRL player Marty Taupau has died in tragic incident at Shelly Beach in the Sydney suburb of Cronulla, whilst saving the lives of others

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023

Stalwart Wayne Smith earns fond farewell from Hunter harness racing

Wayne Smith has been synonymous with Hunter harness racing for most of his 43 years, not just as an administrator but also a tireless volunteer. So much so, that his departure from the secretary-manager role at Newcastle and secretary position at Maitland caused shock - and some concern. "I did…

Newcastle Herald · Jan 30, 2023

Ribbons tied by abuse survivors removed from Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral

Solidarity ribbons tied to the fence of St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney put a spotlight on clergy abuse, but as quickly as they are tied the ribbons are being taken down.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2023

Opus Dei schools to be investigated

Sydney schools linked to the conservative Catholic group Opus Dei are being investigated over broad allegations made about teaching to the curriculum.

AAP · Jan 30, 2023