Australian man sentenced to 12 years after admitting to pushing gay American off cliff in 1988 ‘The value of a gay man’s life?’, says critic of court’s decision The Independent UK · May 5, 2022
Sydney's Harris Farm Markets is coming to Canberra Where? When? What is it? Co-CEO Tristan Harris shares all the details. The Canberra Times · May 5, 2022
Losing Face by George Haddad review – a rich, complex story of consent and coming of age Set among a migrant family in western Sydney, Haddad’s novel deals with masculinity and rape culture – without the luxury of easy answers The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022
Confessions of an old learner driver: would I get my licence despite not knowing left from right? After decades of lessons, could a test on quiet country roads pay off? The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022
Irish jockey Robbie Dolan makes it beyond callback stage of 'The Voice Australia' The Irish jockey from County Kildare has been based in Sydney since 2017 and he is now making waves on Australian television as he stars in The Voice Irish Mirror · May 5, 2022
Phoenix into ALM finals, Sydney miss out Sydney FC will miss the ALM finals for the first time in six years after Wellington Phoenix qualified with a 2-1 win over Western Sydney. AAP · May 5, 2022
High driver says sorry to family for death A driver who had a big shot of heroin before fatally crashing into a teenage pedestrian in Sydney's south has apologised to the family in court. AAP · May 5, 2022
Thompson back in AFL after four years out After recovering from two knee reconstructions, Gold Coast defender Rory Thompson will make his AFL comeback against Sydney. AAP · May 5, 2022
David vs Goliath battle looms in NBL GF The Sydney Kings will start favourites against Tasmania in the NBL grand final series but the JackJumpers have proven time and again they can't be discounted. AAP · May 5, 2022
NSW looks to scrap Sunday construction ban Sydney tradies could be back to working Sundays again to make up for time lost by months of torrential rain, Premier Dominic Perrottet says. AAP · May 5, 2022
The Ukrainian refugees who made it to Australia Ukrainians tell of perilous nights under bombardment, frightening car journeys under fire and long waits at the border. Al Jazeera · May 5, 2022
Archibald packers pick Waititi portrait Sydney-based artist Claus Stangl has won the Archibald Packing Room Prize for his portrait of Academy Award-winning director Taika Waititi. AAP · May 5, 2022
Election forum walkouts after Craig Kelly labels vaccine mandates ‘an abuse of human rights’ Former Liberal MP’s claims at forum in southern Sydney seat of Hughes leaves other candidates perplexed The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022
Sydney news: A chemical spill causes traffic delays in Parramatta; Eastlakes man critical after hit and run MORNING BRIEFING: A chemical spill is causing traffic delays on two major roadways in Western Sydney. ABC News · May 4, 2022
Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022 Furious host storms off NRL radio show after losing it with jokes at his expense Anthony Maroon, whose career has spanned 32 years, stormed off the air during his show in Sydney on Sunday following jokes made by his colleagues
Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022 Gary Barlow spotted in Sydney sparking rumours he's in Robbie Williams film Take That's Gary Barlow has been spotted on in Sydney with his daughters prompting speculation that he may be in the new Robbie Williams biopic
AAP · May 4, 2022 Kings coach wants to avoid NBL rugby match Sydney coach Chase Buford is wary of Tasmania drawing his side into a highly physical encounter in the NBL's grand final series.
ABC News · May 4, 2022 Star Casino manager 'disappeared' after allegedly transferring $13m into his account, inquiry told The former chief executive of Sydney's Star Casino tells an inquiry its international VIP team is not "out of control", despite a senior manager "disappearing" after allegedly transferring a $13.3 million payment from a junket operator into his own account.
ABC News · May 4, 2022 South32 releases fresh plans for continued mining beneath Sydney's drinking water catchment Opponents to South 32's plan say it "doesn't make sense" to put the catchment at risk, but supporters argue the potential economic benefits are too good to ignore.
AAP · May 4, 2022 Busted Broncos up for Reynolds reunion Key injuries threaten to undo Brisbane's NRL form surge as Adam Reynolds prepares to face his former club South Sydney for the first time.
ABC News · May 4, 2022 NSW teachers strike over pay and conditions for second time in six months Thousands of public school teachers marched through the Sydney CBD as part of their 24-hour industrial action over wages and conditions.
AAP · May 4, 2022 Gangland hits pile up in southwest Sydney Sydney's gangland tensions have included 11 murders in the city's southwest over the past two years, with police pointing to drugs as the cause of the problems.
ABC News · May 3, 2022 Sydney news: Teachers rally at Hyde Park for industrial action; men accused of transnational crime syndicate face court MORNING BRIEFING: NSW teachers walk out of classrooms today, following through with industrial action despite an 11th-hour plea from the Premier.
ABC News · May 3, 2022 The search for Narelle Seymour, One Nation's invisible candidate for the southern Sydney seat of Hughes Candidates at this stage of the federal election are keen to be seen and heard. But One Nation's pick for the electorate of Hughes, Narelle Seymour, has remained an enigma for the constituents in the southern Sydney seat.
ABC News · May 3, 2022 Helen White's evidence key to ex-husband's jail sentence for Scott Johnson's 1988 murder If Helen White hadn’t watched a TV show about gay-hate murders in 2019, it’s possible Scott Johnson’s killer would still be a free man. What she did next helped to solve one of Sydney’s longest-running mysteries.