The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Melbourne shrank while Queensland grew: what the pandemic did to Australia’s population

The Victorian capital is still on track to outpace Sydney as the biggest city in Australia but Covid lockdowns slowed that growth

The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2023

Vasiljevic lights it up in Kings NBL win

Dejan Vasiljevic has plundered 10 three-pointers in a career-best 42 in Sydney's 118-102 NBL win over SE Melbourne Phoenix.

AAP · Jan 4, 2023

GB knocked out of United Cup by US after Dan Evans loses to Frances Tiafoe

Great Britain missed out on pulling off a third upset in the United Cup after losing out to a star-studded United States line-up in their Sydney play-off.

Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2023

Hewitt'd welcome back Sydney International

A four-time winner of the Sydney International, Lleyton Hewitt says he'd be happy to see the now-defunct event restored to the calendar..

AAP · Jan 4, 2023

'Bring my little man back': Plea from father of helicopter victim

The father of a 10-year-old Sydney boy fighting for his life has asked for prayers for his son.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 4, 2023

Renshaw COVID-positive, Handscomb ready

Peter Handscomb has been added to Australia's squad for the Sydney Test with Matt Renshaw testing positive to COVID-19 but aiming to play on.

AAP · Jan 4, 2023

Husband of Western Sydney woman who died in Gold Coast helicopter crash prays for injured son

A Western Sydney man grieving the death of his wife, Vanessa Tadros, who was killed when two helicopters collided on Monday, urges people to pray for his critically injured 10-year-old son.

ABC News · Jan 3, 2023

Australia vs South Africa: Still plenty to play for, says Elgar ahead of Sydney Test

SYDNEY: South Africa captain Dean Elgar says pride and the opportunity to still qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final will be two major driving factors as they aim to bounce back from a crushing series loss in the third and last Test against Australia beginning here on…

The Times of India · Jan 3, 2023

Passengers treated to drinks on beach and island tour after emergency New Year’s Eve landing in Samoa

Group ‘misses midnight’ due to crossing time zones

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

SCG pitch has 'huge connection' to India: Pat Cummins

SYDNEY: The Sydney pitch has a "huge connection" to the Indian conditions, said Australia skipper Pat Cummins ahead of the third Test against South Africa, hoping it will provide his side ideal preparation for their upcoming red-ball series in India.

The Times of India · Jan 3, 2023