The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Man awarded $1.3m for historical sex abuse

A former Sydney cinema owner has been ordered to pay $1.3 million damages for sexually abusing a teenager decades ago.

AAP · Feb 18, 2022

Barbarouses itching for Sydney ALM return

After a long spell on the sidelines with injury, Sydney FC forward Kosta Barbarouses can't wait to get back on the park against his former ALM club Wellington.

AAP · Feb 18, 2022

British diving instructor named as victim of fatal Sydney shark attack

A 35-year-old British diving instructor was identified as the person killed in a shark attack at a Sydney beach, Australian media reported on Friday, as officials reopened city beaches after the first fatal attack off Sydney in 60 years.

Reuters · Feb 17, 2022

Shark attack victim's tragic post about ocean before being mauled to death

Simon Nellist, 35, originally from Cornwall, was killed by a Great White Shark in Sydney yesterday just months after he posted on Facebook in protest of shark nets

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

'Landlord reference' saga haunts renter whose second flat application is cancelled

Tom Cashman, a comedian from Sydney, Australia, has provided another update in what he describes as the “landlord reference saga” after having a flat application approved and then cancelled

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

Sydney shark attack: British victim Simon Nellist fought to protect marine life

Expat previously highlighted impact on sealife of using beach nets

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

Sydney shark attack victim named as diving instructor who was due to marry 'love of his life'

Loved ones have flooded in with tributes to the man who was adored by everyone and who loved the ocean

Irish Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

Swimmer killed in Sydney shark attack grew up in West Country

The 35-year-old diving instructor was attacked while training for a competition

Bristol Post · Feb 17, 2022

British expat killed in Sydney shark attack ‘loved the water’

The victim, named locally as 35-year-old diving instructor Simon Nellist, was engaged to be married.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

British man named as victim of fatal Australia shark attack

Simon Nellist, 35, was reportedly training for charity swim when he was killed off Sydney

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2022