The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Sydney drug user killed sister with hammer

The family of an artist whose brother used a hammer to murder her has revealed their pain at his Sydney sentence hearing.

AAP · Sep 1, 2022

The Uighur Australian who got his family home after 1,338 days

Sadam Abdusalam never gave up the struggle to get his wife and son out of China and is telling their story in a book.

Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2022

Corticobasal syndrome can't stop Matt Follows from reaching the tip of Cape York

The rare corticobasal syndrome severely affects a person's ability to walk and talk but it could not stop Matt Follows from ticking the northernmost point of Australia off his travel bucket list.

ABC News · Sep 1, 2022

Demons in illness scare ahead of AFL final

Melbourne expect coach Simon Goodwin to be cleared to take the reins for the AFL qualifying final against Sydney on Friday night despite falling ill this week.

AAP · Aug 31, 2022

Sydney news: Nurses and Midwives Association members to strike today

MORNING BRIEFING: The union says it is striking over calls for safe working conditions. Meanwhile, convicted killer Chris Dawson returns to court today.

ABC News · Aug 31, 2022

The 'yuck factor' pushes a premier towards desalination yet again, but history suggests recycled water's time has come

A battle is brewing in South-East Queensland over water. Despite heavy rains and flooding, the water supply authority, Seqwater, has flagged the need to find more water sources to keep up with urban growth.

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2022

Wallabies back consistency in Boks battle

Australia have named an unchanged starting side for the Test against South Africa in Sydney, the first time they've done so with coach Dave Rennie in charge.

AAP · Aug 31, 2022

Dominic Perrottet bets the house on a public relations war over NSW rail industrial action

The NSW government is hoping that frustrations over disruptions will turn sentiment against the rail union

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2022

Oakleigh stun Sydney FC in Australia Cup

Semi-professional outfit Oakleigh Cannons have stunned Sydney FC, knocking the A-League Men giants out of the Australia Cup.

AAP · Aug 31, 2022

Mapping food supply chains, nanotech cancer diagnosis, and tracking bushfire recovery winners at 2022 Eureka Prizes

A microscope slide that can diagnose cancer, mapping how what we eat affects the environment, and a volunteer effort tracking bushfire damage. These were just a few of the scientific projects recognised at the 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, announced in Sydney.

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2022