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The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Lions cop blast on chin, hunger remains: Dunkley

Noah Answerth wore a moon boot at training as the Lions, set to host Adelaide in an AFL semi-final, prepared their response to a lacklustre Sydney showing.

AAP · Sep 8

Sydney woman becomes first in Australia to be buried in mushroom coffin

Biodegradable casket breaks down into soil within 45 days of burial

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Radiohead announce 2027 tour with shows in Australia and Japan

UK band will play 16 shows across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, as well as five shows in Saitama

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7

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Sydney-bound Qantas flight makes unexpected landing due to ‘fire in engine’

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The Independent UK · Sep 7

Qantas passengers describe panic as engine appears to emit fire mid-air

The airline said the flight experienced a “suspected engine issue”

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Finals heartbreak for Mills as Swans learn bad news

Already understrength, embattled AFL club Sydney will again pursue a premiership without defender Callum Mills after scans confirmed the captain's injury.

AAP · Sep 7

More than 200 people stood down at embattled housing developer Bathla amid $3.4bn debt

Sydney-headquartered group suspends work on some of its 45 construction sites affecting 60% of workforce

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7

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Life in the crawl space: M1's fully-loaded future inexorably linked to the Hunter

Phillip O'Neill | Truck and car traffic between Sydney and Newcastle is hurtling towards even more congestion

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7

Swans culture rebuild 'actually beautiful': AFLW team

Sydney star Cynthia Hamilton believes continued support across the AFL and AFLW is a testament to the Bloods culture, believing the club is tighter than before.

AAP · Sep 7

Guns-for-hire, Interpol alerts in state leader's sights

Overseas crime bosses who hire teenagers to carry out hits on Australian soil are being pursued as authorities fear an escalating "disregard for human life".

AAP · Sep 7

Aussie teen ends Man Utd 'dream' for ALM adventure

Perth-born teenager James Overy knew his time at the Manchester United academy was over and a call with a Socceroos star helped him make the move to Sydney FC.

AAP · Sep 6

Hundreds of drug overdoses revealed, amid push for a safe injecting place

The Hunter has a lot of overdose deaths, which are preventable.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6

Ashes to ashes, mushrooms to dust: a very green goodbye

Carolyn's family wanted to find a way to bury her that aligned with how she lived her life, so they chose a coffin for her that gives back to the earth.

AAP · Sep 6

The complacent Lions reappear as the Swans show they have spirit amid the turmoil

Chris Fagan tried to warn his Brisbane players the game would be tough but he doubts his words sunk in

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6

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AAP · Sep 6

NRL axes Shark Park for 2026 finals series

The NRL has announced its draw for the first week of the finals series, with three games to be played in Sydney and one in Auckland.

AAP · Sep 6

'Traumatic': Qantas plane diverted after mid-air flames

A passenger aboard a diverted Qantas flight has recalled the terrifying moment the plane ran into trouble shortly after take-off.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6

Brisbane swelters under hottest September day in years as east coast faces unseasonably warm weather

Queensland capital hits 34.4C as firefighters battle fast-moving bushfire in Lockyer Valley west of Ipswich

AAP · Sep 5

Lions leaders seeking another bounce back

Brisbane face the prospect of another gruelling 27-match campaign and having to produce a trademark bounce back after their AFL qualifying final loss.

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AAP · Sep 5

Brave Swans 'shattered' for injured captain Mills

Sydney star Tom Papley has spoken of the pain Swans players are feeling for captain Callum Mills, who is expected to miss the club's push for an unlikely flag.

AAP · Sep 5

Brisbane midfielder denies Lions were complacent

Josh Dunkley has dismissed the suggestion his Brisbane Lions took understrength Sydney lightly in their shock qualifying final loss at the SCG.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

Sydney blow away shellshocked Brisbane to revive ‘torpedoed’ AFL season

The Swans stunned the Lions for a 53-point victory as Errol Gulden led the way after captain Callum Mills was injured during the AFL qualifying final

AAP · Sep 5

Sizzling Swans defy critics to stun lacklustre Lions

Under-fire Sydney have stunned AFL premiers Brisbane to book a home preliminary final, but may lose captain Callum Mills to a season-ending knee injury.

AAP · Sep 5

Bulldogs surge home to stun undefeated Swans in AFLW

The Western Bulldogs have powered home to stun Sydney, while all-conquering AFLW premiers North Melbourne have extended their record win-streak.

AAP · Sep 5

Rabbitoh forever: How Arrow will lift Souths in finals

Jai Arrow's trademark humour helped get South Sydney through their most emotional night of 2026, with the 31-year-old now an inspiration for their finals run.

AAP · Sep 5

Hot weather breaks spring records, triggers fire ban

Maximum temperatures across some parts of the country climbed into the 30s, breaking seasonal records and foreshadowing a warm few months ahead.

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