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Wanderers flip ALM script in Sydney win

The fortunes of Sydney's two A-League Men clubs over the last month were reflected perfectly in Western Sydney's 2-0 derby win over Sydney FC.

AAP · Mar 5, 2022

WSW claim ALM derby win over Sky Blues

Western Sydney Wanderers have secured a 2-0 derby win over Sydney FC in their A-League Men encounter at CommBank Stadium.

AAP · Mar 5, 2022

Shane Warne: The spin legend who inspired millions to ‘rip it like Shane’

It was early 1992. The possibilities of what you could do with a cricket ball on the pitch, and not in your backyard, were going to be redefined by a young, slightly unsure, blonde-haired debutant. The young man’s bowling figures in his first encounter with test cricket in Sydney showed…

Newslaundry · Mar 5, 2022

Siemsen focused on Sky Blues' ALW goal

Sydney FC can clinch the premiers' plate with a win over Adelaide and forward Remy Siemsen says there is no excuse for slipping up now.

AAP · Mar 5, 2022

NSW is being hit by a one-two of east coast lows. But aren't those a winter thing?

It was Western Sydney’s turn for a drenching this week, as the region was hit by an east coast low – the infamous storm systems that periodically bring heavy rainfall to the New South Wales coast.

The Conversation · Mar 4, 2022

Queensland records 11th flood death; Australia reports 48 Covid deaths – as it happened

Queensland announces financial support of $558.5m for flood-hit communities as insurance claims estimated to hit $1bn. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022

Fresh arrest warrants issued for convicted sex abuser Charles Batham, NSW police confirm

NSW police issue fresh arrest warrants amid a string of new abuse allegations as an ABC investigation uncovers the lies and double life that allowed fugitive paedophile Charles Batham to evade capture.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

From Dolly Parton superfans to an accidental convert, this is what the audience thought of 9 to 5 the Musical

9 to 5 the Musical opened in Sydney in February, marking a return to live theatre after the show was previously postponed due to the pandemic. So what does the audience think of the show now that some people have had a chance to see it? It wraps up in…

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

Kelly’s heroes: can the UAP’s politics of anger derail the Australian election?

The number of people finding resonance with the ‘freedom’ message of Clive Palmer’s United Australia party cannot be ignored

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022

Anatomy of a ‘rain bomb’: scientists strive to understand phenomenon that caused Australia’s east coast floods

An ‘atmospheric river’ in the skies over Brisbane contained almost 16 times the amount of water in Sydney harbour

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022