The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Shark attack kills swimmer in Sydney bay

A shark attack on Wednesday afternoon killed a swimmer off a Sydney beach, causing "catastrophic injuries", police and ambulance services said.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2022

Swimmer dies after being attacked by a shark off Sydney beach

New South Wales police say they ‘located human remains in the water’ after being called to south-eastern suburbs beach on Wednesday afternoon

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2022

Swimmer killed in Sydney shark attack

Police have located human remains at an eastern Sydney beach after a swimmer was attacked by a shark.

AAP · Feb 16, 2022

NCIS is coming to Sydney as the police drama’s first international spin-off

An Australian version of the long-running US prime time drama is expected to launch in 2023

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2022

NCIS to film Sydney spin-off for Paramount+ and Network 10 for 2023 release date

NCIS: Sydney will be the franchise's first international spin-off and its production will be led by Australian-born Shane Brennan, featuring local actors.

ABC News · Feb 16, 2022

Cleaner guilty of 92yo's bashing murder

A Sydney cleaner who said she blacked out while bashing a 92-year-old client has been found guilty of murder, a jury rejecting her claims of mental impairment.

AAP · Feb 16, 2022

‘This city is going to be a car park’: Melbourne music venues beg for end to Covid restrictions

The Curtin hotel is just the latest to announce it is closing due to density restrictions, with others warning they only have weeks before they will follow

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2022

Vivid returns to light up Sydney again

After a two-year hiatus, Sydney's Vivid festival is returning to the harbour city with organisers promising it will be the biggest and brightest yet.

AAP · Feb 15, 2022

Vote count narrows in Willoughby as Liberal Party faces fight to hold on to Gladys Berejiklian's old seat

The state government's hold on the Sydney seat of Willoughby remains in doubt after it was vacated by former premier Gladys Berejiklian.

ABC News · Feb 15, 2022

NSW reports 10,463 virus cases, 27 deaths

NSW has recorded 10,463 new COVID-19 cases and 27 deaths, ahead of more Sydney commuters taking advantage of easing restrictions by jumping on trains.

AAP · Feb 15, 2022