The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Bathing at Barangaroo: Sydney’s first city beach in 50 years

Marrinawi Cove has been transformed from an industrial zone to a refreshing haven – the first of more local swimming spots to come

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023

Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated

Police are still collating the evidence against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney.

ABC News · Jan 12, 2023

Daniel Andrews ‘couldn’t think of anything more distressing’ for victims than a state funeral for George Pell

Victorian premier says those abused ‘at the hands of the Catholic church’ are foremost in his thoughts

The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2023

Boy stable after Qld helicopter crash

A Sydney boy is in a critical but stable condition one day after he was due to have a major operation on broken bones after a helicopter crash in Queensland.

AAP · Jan 11, 2023

Youth worker charged with child sex abuse

A youth worker has been charged following an investigation into the alleged historical sexual abuse of children in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

AAP · Jan 11, 2023

George Pell flew higher than any Australian priest, but he chose career over the safety of children

The cardinal was smart and determined. His failure to uncover some of the worst cases of child sexual abuse by priests blights his reputation

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2023

Stabber granted bail after police pursuit

A man convicted over a knife attack has been granted bail after allegedly stealing a car and leading police on a high-speed chase through Sydney's west.

AAP · Jan 11, 2023

Canberra rental rates decline, yet still most expensive city

While Canberra is the only city to have a decline in rental rates, it is still the most expensive place to loan property in Australia.

The Canberra Times · Jan 11, 2023

Probe clears Bankstown mayor of corruption

An independent inquiry has cleared a Sydney mayor of impropriety after former NSW Labor frontbencher Tania Mihailuk aired concerns about corruption.

AAP · Jan 10, 2023

Cardinal George Pell, Australia’s most powerful Catholic, who was dogged by scandal – obituary

Cardinal was acquitted on appeal of child sexual abuse charges but remained tarnished by his response to paedophile priests over decades

The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2023