Curnow, Oliver wowing teammates after big moves north The two big recruits to Sydney's AFL clubs have impressed their new teammates even before playing a competition game in fresh colours. AAP · Mar 2
Iranian Australian community criticises mosques who mourned Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death A small number of Shia mosques and Islamic centres hosted vigils for Iran’s supreme leader who was killed in US missile strikes on Sunday The Guardian - AU · Mar 2
Major cities flounder in 'two-speed' housing market Home prices are flat-lining in Australia's biggest cities and surging elsewhere as new national data tells a tale of two housing markets. AAP · Mar 1
Sydney star hurt in contentious Wellington win Sydney FC have claimed a 1-0 win over Wellington Phoenix, but the victory came at a cost with Joe Lolley suffering an ankle injury. AAP · Mar 1
‘For us, it’s like Christmas’: Bad Bunny gets rapturous welcome at first-ever Australian show On Saturday night in Sydney, the Latin American diaspora came out in force to see ‘Benito’, the Puerto Rican star making fans ‘feel so proud of being Latino’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 1
Mardi Gras marchers rest feet after night of nights The task of cleaning up Sydney's streets after the biggest LGBTQI party of the year is under way after Mardi Gras revellers celebrated the festival's 48th year. AAP · Feb 28
'Can't complain': Wanderers smash Bulls in ALM derby Western Sydney have scored a crushing 4-0 away win over ALM rivals Macarthur FC to move within five points of the sixth-placed Bulls. AAP · Feb 28
Last of the summer rain puts southern states on flood watch and Sydney on alert for bull sharks SA premier Peter Malinauskas warns residents to prepare for heavy falls and possible flash floods The Guardian - AU · Feb 28
Roars, rainbows and revellers take over Harbour city Thousands of onlookers lined the streets to cheer, whistle and show their love for the marchers and 170 floats in the 48th Mardi Gras parade. AAP · Feb 27
Aussies shine on 'tough' first day of Sydney SailGP Easterly winds have made for challenging racing on the first day of the Sydney SailGP but hosts Australia and Spain were the top performers. AAP · Feb 27
Sore Victory, Mata gear up for Sydney blockbuster Melbourne Victory's clash with Sydney FC will be their third straight blockbuster and coach Arthur Diles is confident a sore Juan Mata will be ready for it. AAP · Feb 27
High-speed rail is an Australian political punchline. After 50 years, will Labor’s newest proposal finally leave the station? Infrastructure minister says the Newcastle-Sydney project will build on decades of work and planning – but experts ‘won’t be cutting any cakes until there’s shovels in the ground’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 27
Mardi Gras parade, Bad Bunny and Grace Jones headline blockbuster last day of summer in Sydney More than 350,000 people expected to turn out on Saturday for major lineup of music and culture events The Guardian - AU · Feb 27
NSW government denies ‘covering up’ deadly fungal outbreak at major hospital Health minister says cluster of infections at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital was not publicised to avoid ‘unnecessarily scaring people’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 27
The Conversation · Feb 27 What is Aspergillus, the fungus behind recent hospital deaths? A common mould has killed two people, and left four others seriously ill, at one of Sydney’s largest hospitals.
AAP · Feb 27 King Noi confident no one can beat them in finals The Sydney Kings are eager for the NBL post-season to begin after finishing atop the ladder and as the league's form team.
The Conversation · Feb 27 Ed Sheeran caught the train to Melbourne to protect the climate. But what about his thousands of fans? This week, images on social media showed global superstar Ed Sheeran alighting from the overnight train from Sydney into the decidedly utilitarian surrounds of Southern Cross Station in Melbourne.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27 Boss of theatre hosting Chinese dance group Shen Yun in Sydney won’t be intimidated by ‘outrageous’ threats Graeme Kearns, chief executive of Foundation Theatres, says: ‘Our job in theatre is to absolutely defend the right to tell stories about culture’
AAP · Feb 26 Second brazen kidnapping and hostage case rocks suburb Tactical police have rescued a man abducted and taken to a bush property in the same suburb where police believe a kidnapped grandfather was killed.
AAP · Feb 26 Sinkhole opens after rain deluge forces evacuations A deluge of rain has hit Sydney, with a school forced to send students home after a sinkhole opened up in a busy area for traffic and pedestrians in the city.
The Conversation · Feb 26 One street tree can boost Sydney house prices by $30,000 – or cost $70,000 if it’s too close: new study A single street tree can potentially increase an average Sydney house price by A$30,000, our new research shows. This echoes past research showing street trees not only help boost property prices, but offer other benefits, from improved scenery and privacy to increased shade.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26 ‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show Now the largest public gallery in NSW outside of Sydney, NAG’s new exhibition marries big names with local artists – and celebrates a changing city
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26 Bad Bunny was spotted at the Rusty Rabbit cafe. What other Sydney spots should he hop along to? From White Rabbit Gallery to carrot sorbet at Cafe Paci, here are some rabbit-adjacent places the superstar should visit as he begins his Australian tour
AAP · Feb 26 Grundy stars as Swans thrive amid Sydney wet Ruckman Brodie Grundy starred for Sydney in their 38-point pre-season win over GWS, with Swans officials downplaying an ankle issue for star Errol Gulden.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26 ‘The most important part is the vibe’: Bate Bay named Australia’s best beach Tourism Australia beach ambassador Brad Farmer says the coastline south of Sydney airport ‘ticked pretty much every box’