NAB fraudster to await sentence in jail A Sydney woman who defrauded National Australia Bank out of millions of dollars will spend Christmas behind bars as she awaits a sentence hearing next year. AAP · Dec 6, 2022
Western Sydney site will need 'significant' fixes for government housing plan to go ahead The Western Sydney suburb of Camellia-Rosehill is among 10 earmarked for new homes, but experts say the area has a list of issues that may be too long to overcome. ABC News · Dec 5, 2022
Cheering crowds welcome home Australia’s World Cup Socceroo heroes Football fans packed Sydney airport on Monday night to welcome home the national team after their valiant performances in Qatar The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tests positive for COVID, to work from home Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is isolating at Kirribilli House in Sydney after testing positive for COVID-19 for a second time this year. ABC News · Dec 5, 2022
Hunter challenge for silver at NSW Interbranch surf lifesaving titles Captains Nic Stoddart and Nicola Owen led the way as Hunter fell just short of a breakthrough runner-up finish at the NSW Interbranch surf lifesaving titles on the weekend at Shelly Beach. Hunter finished third, eight points behind Sydney Northern Beaches but ahead again of traditional rivals Central Coast. Sydney… Newcastle Herald · Dec 5, 2022
Sydney's 'milk crate murderer' Mert Ney rushed to hospital after stabbing at Goulburn's Supermax jail Mert Ney, 24 — who is known as Sydney's milk crate murderer — has allegedly been stabbed by another inmate in Goulburn's Supermax prison. ABC News · Dec 5, 2022
Report suggests ditching new Sydney tunnel A parliamentary committee has recommended the NSW government scrap plans to build a controversial tunnel to the Northern Beaches. AAP · Dec 5, 2022
Australia Offers Reward for 'Cold Case' Israel Consulate Bombing Australian police on Monday announced a new push to solve two bombings targeting the Jewish community in 1982, offering Aus$1 million for information about the country's "first terrorism cold case". An explosion hit the Israeli consulate in Sydney on December 23, 1982, before a car bomb went off in the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 5, 2022
'I was paid for my silence': Court hears Hillsong founder Brian Houston's father gave money to alleged victim A Sydney court hears Hillsong founder Brian Houston attempted to deal with sexual assault allegations against his father internally, rather than go to the police. ABC News · Dec 5, 2022
Hillsong’s Brian Houston allegedly told victim who had been raped by his father ‘it’s your fault’ Pentecostal church founder denies the comment and has pleaded not guilty to concealing sexual abuse by his father Frank, who confessed to police in 1999 The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2022
Mills moves on from AFL grand final loss Sydney co-captain Callum Mills says he is ready to put September's 81-point grand final loss behind him as the Swans lay plans to go one win better in 2023. AAP · Dec 5, 2022
Premier ‘pleased’ with jail term for bridge protester NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has welcomed the stiff jail term for a climate protester who blocked a lane on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The New Daily · Dec 5, 2022
Farmers accuse railway manager of ignoring them over design of key freight line between Sydney and Perth Landholders in central west NSW are calling for work to improve a section of the Perth to Sydney railway line. ABC News · Dec 5, 2022
New South Wales gay hate inquiry told it should not look at 'adequacy' of landmark police report The inquiry is holding more public hearings in Sydney as it investigates suspected gay hate attack deaths in the state between 1970 and 2010. ABC News · Dec 5, 2022
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 5, 2022 Here’s A ‘Lil Explainer On Why It’s So Damn Significant Sydney Is Hosting WorldPride It's a huge win for all LGBTQIA+ Aussies.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2022 NSW premier describes jailing of climate activist Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco as ‘pleasing to see’ Dominic Perrottet welcomes minimum eight-month jail sentence given to Sydney Harbour Bridge protester
ABC News · Dec 4, 2022 Reward for information on Sydney consulate bombing increased to $1m ahead of inquiry The cause of two foiled terror attacks — which could have been disastrous — in Sydney 40 years ago is being examined today by the state coroner. A reward for information that could solve the cold case has increased to $1 million.
AAP · Dec 4, 2022 Reward for 1982 Sydney terror bombings A $1 million reward has been offered for information about the mysterious 1982 Sydney bombings of the Israeli Consulate and Hakoah Club.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 4, 2022 Newcastle Jets get ready for return to A-League competition The Newcastle Jets men's side have drawn with Macarthur 3-3 but lost to Sydney FC 5-2 in closed trials as they prepare to take on Central Coast Mariners on Sunday (3pm) in their return to A-League competition following the month-long World Cup break.
ABC News · Dec 4, 2022 NSW Labor 'prioritises' inner west to kick off election plan to expand access to co-ed high schools NSW Labor unveils Sydney's inner west as the first area to get better access to co-educational high schools, if it wins the election in March.
AAP · Dec 4, 2022 Sydney go top after belting 36ers in NBL Derrick Walton Jr showcased his playmaking wizardry and Xavier Cooks threw down another dunk-of-the-year contender in the Sydney Kings' NBL win over Adelaide.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 4, 2022 How a bad bashing helped me find safer pastures than Sydney's wild west How about a wavepool to cool gang violence
AAP · Dec 4, 2022 Rock fisherman dies in Sydney's north A fisherman has died after being swept from the rocks in Sydney's north, despite desperate efforts by emergency crews to save him.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022 Covid fine cancellations underline sense of unfair treatment in western Sydney Move has come as a relief to many families but also damaged the ‘already fragile trust’ communities had in government’s decisions
The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022 ‘Hanging off staircases’: elation and despair at Sydney’s overwhelmed World Cup viewing site As fans crammed into the Darling Harbour park, many were frustrated it took the city so long to clue into the huge groundswell of support