The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Qantas nonstop London-Sydney flights move one step closer

Australian national airline says demand is currently strong for Heathrow-Perth direct departures that avoid the Gulf

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Harry and Meghan’s visit to Australia explained - as detail of royal couple's four-day trip is revealed

The four-day trip will see the Sussexes carry out both charitable and commercial engagements, but no public walkabouts are expected

Evening Standard · Apr 13

Cancelled safety upgrades on Sydney light rail would have only cost $2.2m, whistleblower claims after fatal incidents

NSW government urged to investigate if transport department refused to share cost of sensors that would detect a person entering coupling area

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's 'Faux Royal' Tour: Commentator Reveals Why Australia Event Is A 'Dubious' Move

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to Australia, centred on a luxury women's retreat in Sydney, is being branded a 'faux royal' tour by a leading commentator who warns it may irk the Palace.

International Business Times UK · Apr 12

Economic stress scares off Australian homebuyers as auction clearances fall

Houses are being pulled from auctions as vendors get cold feet amid economic uncertainty about borrowing costs

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12

Three charged after police foil alleged 'kill car' plot

Three men have been charged with multiple offences after police pursued a car they believe to be linked to a string of suspected gang crimes in Sydney.

AAP · Apr 12

Gout Gout smashes 20-second barrier to set new 200m national record

Sprint sensation clocks 19.67sec with legal +1.7m/s tailwind in final while Aidan Murphy runs second best time by an Australian with 19.88sec

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12

Vixens finish in style to outfox Swifts for Super win

The Melbourne Vixens have made it five wins from five Super Netball games after overcoming a six-goal deficit to beat the NSW Swifts 66-59 in Sydney.

AAP · Apr 11

Man extradited after $100k scam targeting elderly women

A man who allegedly helped fleece $100,000 out of the elderly across several shopping centres has been extradited from Perth to Sydney.

AAP · Apr 10

What happens in a fuel crisis if public transport isn’t a real option? ‘It’s pushing people to tipping point’

‘The kids are missing out’: when fuel is expensive and public transport hard to access

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10