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The Tigers' home game against the Knights is being moved from Campbelltown to Leichhardt Oval "to prioritise the safety of patrons and players".
Paralympic swimmer Jack Ireland has broken a world record on the opening night of the Australian Short Course Swimming Championships.
The Opera House remained bare in May for the coronation of King Charles III, due to a $75,000 price tag, but emails show the true cost was much lower.
The woman who cannot be identified says she was groomed by the convicted murderer while she was a student in the 1980s.
Parents say they're driving less and that their kids are enjoying the freedom afforded by e-bikes, but others have voiced concerns about safety.
NSW Police are investigating if a car that caught fire nearby is related to the public shooting in Campsie.
Sydney is the most recent city to be covered in an an eerie smoke haze, a familiar sight to Australians during autumn and spring as fire crews make hazard reduction burns ahead of summer.
Firefighters confirm sparks spread from a detached lithium-ion battery from a luxury electric car to four nearby vehicles parked at Sydney Airport last night.
One of them grew up in a Samoan village and didn't play a game of footy until he was 17. The other is a former reserve grade journeyman. Together, they're keeping the Roosters alive in 2023.
Insurance companies have responded to back-to-back floods and soaring building costs by hiking premiums by around 30 per cent in just one year. But for the riskiest homes, cover is either refused outright, or offered at prices few can afford.
Margaret Coomber lives in one of 150,000 households in NSW that could save hundreds of dollars a year if the government installed rooftop solar on its social and community housing stock.
The CSIRO report found construction workers had the poorest diets, while retirees and those in the fitness industry were the healthiest eaters.
Frustrated Richmond residents fearful of the impact of recent floods on the "forever chemicals" call on the Defence Department to expand its testing area beyond the military base.
Alyssa Healy has signed a new three-year Women's Big Bash League deal with the Sydney Sixers, making it clear retirement from cricket is not on the horizon.
For more than a decade, Kris Agrawal built a reputation as a reliable businessman. But the shocking collapse of his empire has left more than 150 mum and dad investors almost $60 million out of pocket.
Billions of dollars are being put aside in the New South Wales budget to fund new primary and high schools in Sydney's western suburbs.
The couple, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has faced a week-long hearing in Parramatta Local Court, where covert recordings of their home and car were played.
The court heard Cruz Pamoana Davis-Tuka claimed his "friend" Johnson Kokozian was a passenger, not the driver, of a car involved in a crash that killed two siblings.
Christopher Borg pleaded guilty to two counts of common assault and failed to have the charges dismissed on the grounds of mental health issues.
Amanda Lieber noticed how distressed a mother was as she dropped her child at a hospital's school. She comforted her, and the experience led her to write about a parent's depression as seen through a child's eyes.
Items set to be used at a young couple's wedding are lost when a tree destroyed their garage as Sydney is hit by a night of wind damage.
Ahmad Alameddine is due to appear before court today on firearm and drug offences after allegedly trying to flee police for a second time in the city's east.
The bee-killing parasite is found at Vineyard, forcing authorities to extend the eradication zone for the mite further into the Sydney basin.
An internal police report reveals how the key piece of evidence used to convict the Family Court bomber was found "purely by chance" in a police storeroom.
A Sydney council's attempt to avoid another tragedy after a fatal fire at a boarding house last year has had a negative impact on those relying on them for accommodation, housing advocates say.
A team of scientists are getting creative about how to provide these underwater gardens with the best chance of survival against global warming, starting with coral found in Sydney Harbour.
From drought and bushfires to hail storms and flooding, El Niño's official declaration for the first time in eight years is likely to bring it all. Or maybe not. We look back at the impacts the major climate driver has brought to Australia in the past.
Bailey Camilleri streamed The Big Bang Theory for about 10 minutes before his truck crashed into a car, killing Gemma Thompson just two weeks before her wedding.
The man at the centre of the "jobs from the boys" scandal plaguing the NSW government says he didn't disclose the donations as they were "not material".
While Yes voters in Redfern are hoping against heartache, the No campaign is targeting the undecided in Western Sydney.
As insect populations decline, researchers and start-ups are looking to tech as a solution. But some fear it may create more harm.
A judge will soon rule on whether the broadcaster established a public interest defence over 2021 reporting allegations of a war crime.
Vincenzo Badalati, Constantine Hindi and Philip Sansom accepted cash and gifts from a Chinese property developer, in return for favourable treatment over property proposals.
The NSW corruption watchdog is cleared of maladministration following a probe into why it took so long to finalise its investigation into former premier Gladys Berejiklian.
Trees covering the equivalent of 14 tennis courts of land have been cut and poisoned at Castle Cove, decimating important habitat for native animals.
An Australian man has been awarded more than $300,000, after his lawyer successfully argued he was wrongly jailed by a judge who behaved like a character from Alice In Wonderland.
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo refuses to confirm media reports that one of his players has walked out on the NRL club after allegedly being punished for arriving late for training.
The use of lithium battery-powered products in New South Wales is increasing, and so too is the rise in house fires caused by them.
A 46-year-old man has been denied bail after being charged with the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl at a park in southern Sydney.
Headlining East Coast dates in January 2024, Lord Huron bring their hugely popular storytelling songbook with them.
It's earmarked for nearly 30,000 new homes, but urbanisation and feral deer in Sydney's Wollondilly shire are muscling wombats and koalas onto busy arterial roads with "overwhelming" vehicle strikes, wildlife rescuers say.
From making space for more complainants to report, to supporting them from start to finish, here's what experts say the justice systems needs to do to better support victim-survivors of sexual assault.
A new report by the NSW Productivity Commission found infrastructure to support new homes is cheapest when built near Sydney's CBD.
Many of us are now dressed head to toe in plastic thanks to the invention of cheap and durable textiles like polyester. But the extent of the environmental impact from these garments might surprise you — we've tracked the life cycle of a polyester top from an oil field, through to when you chuck it in the bin.
As politicians are forced to hear their bickering on the Voice is confusing, the Q+A panel agrees that there should be extra funds allocated for paid parental leave.
Danny Zayat is charged with murder over the death of his former partner Tatiana Dokhotaru, who placed a triple-0 call 20 hours before being found dead in her Liverpool unit.
Twelve years ago the Dunedin council in New Zealand removed shark nets from three beaches and no one has been attacked, questions are being asked about why the same can't happen in NSW.
We challenged four reporters to find somewhere to live for 30 per cent of the average wage in their global cities. From "dorms for adults" to buildings that could be demolished at any moment, they saw it all.
Retired Sydney superstar Lance Franklin sheds a tear as he receives a farewell ovation during a lap of honour at half-time of the Swans vs Demons game at the SCG.
The boys, aged nine and 10, were in the car along with a nine-year-old girl, when it crashed into a tree on The Grand Parade in Monterey just before 10pm on Friday.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves faces up to eight weeks on the sideline through suspension after the Sydney Roosters prop is hit with two charges by the match review committee.
NSW Fire and Rescue is still investigating the cause of the blaze but says four lithium batteries were found at the scene.
More than a million prescriptions have been filled since medical cannabis was legalised in Australia in 2016, but patients with chronic pain are refusing to use it so they can continue driving without penalty.
Two boys die in hospital and a crime scene is set up after a car hit a tree in the Sydney suburb of Monterey.
Crown Resorts cited "macro-economic challenges" for its decision this week to close one of its two gaming floors and shed 95 staff, just a year after it opened in Sydney's tallest skyscraper.
When they spoke with confidence about the scam they had devised, the people behind one of Australia's biggest tax frauds unwittingly set a challenge for some of the country's best forensic accountants.
The temporary suspension was not opposed in the Land and Environment Court, where Indigenous elders are attempting to have harvesting in Newry State Forest brought to an end for good.
Holly Davies sat in a 15-kilometre traffic jam while a bushfire burned towards her and her children. Four years later another bushfire season has been declared, and her exit route is yet to be upgraded.
Police say a child was present at the home in Western Sydney where a 30-year-old woman suffered a "significant" head injury.
Kath Ebbs is best known for their frank honesty around sexuality, body image and mental health. Despite that, they're worried they sound arrogant in this interview.
Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai dislocates his shoulder, making him a doubt just two weeks out from the start of the NRL finals, as the Eels secure victory in Penrith.
Three years ago, Qantas A380 planes were gathering dust with the national carrier on the brink of bankruptcy. Today, the airline has unveiled a record profit of $2.47 billion before tax, fuelled by sky-high demand for domestic and international travel.
Richard Johnson was beaten to death by a group of teenagers who lured him to the known gay beat in Alexandria a year after another man was fatally bashed at the same site.
The war veteran's appeal following his loss in a landmark defamation case came before Justice Nye Perram for the first time today.
Spanish footballer Olga Carmona's situation raises the question: would you want to know if someone important to you dies, no matter what you're doing?
A 12-month special commission of inquiry into healthcare funding will crack down on wasteful spending, NSW Health Minister Ryan Park says.
New powers will allow the corruption watchdog in New South Wales to listen to illegally recorded conversations after its investigation into development company Toplace.
Nikita Tszyu preserves the family name and his unbeaten record with a sixth-round stoppage of Jack Brubaker in their super-welterweight showdown in Sydney.
Belle Walker has used her experience as an inmate in New South Wales to design an online tool to help other female prisoners navigate the system she found complex and confusing.
A lawyer said the 41-year-old refused to speak to him via video link, and did not apply for bail after the attack in Kellyville on Tuesday.
Inspired by the marks and scribbles made by Officeworks customers, the Sydney artist decided to make his own abstract art without buying a single pen.
Souths legend Sam Burgess leaves the club with immediate effect as the Rabbitohs swing the coaching axe with one game remaining in the NRL regular season.
Lisa Colnan remembers her second cousin, Crispin Dye, as a lovely and creative soul. But just before Christmas 1993, the 41-year-old musician and record company manager was fatally bashed in a laneway behind the Kinsela's pub in Sydney.
Governments across the country have moved to ban gas being installed in new buildings, but there are questions about what it will mean for power bills and the electricity grid.
NSW Police say the man broke into the Kellyville home where three children were sleeping, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Crispin Dye, a former manager of the Australian rock band, died 30 years ago after he was found in Sydney with severe head injuries.
After writing her name into Australian sporting folklore with her ice-cool penalty at the Women's World Cup, Matildas star Cortnee Vine is set to continue thrilling local crowds after extending her contract with Sydney FC.
Latrell Mitchell may have played his last match of the NRL season after South Sydney opts against fighting his charge for elbowing Newcastle forward Tyson Frizell.
Police investigating the death of Tatiana Dokhotaru in Sydney's west release CCTV of what they allege is a phone being thrown from her unit moments after a call to triple-0 ended abruptly.
Adam Cranston, the son of former Australian Tax Office deputy commissioner, is jailed for his role in a $105 million tax evasion conspiracy he ran with his sister and three others.
For foreign tourists? Great. For travellers? Terrible. For the economy? A mix. The fall in the Australian dollar has created winners and losers across the economy.
Following her death in Sydney, family, friends and colleagues look back on the groundbreaking career and rich life of Janet McCredie, whose pioneering research may be unfamiliar to many Australians.
The Indian Ocean's version of El Niño — a positive Indian Ocean Dipole — typically brings a reduction in rainfall and an increase in temperatures through winter and spring.
The redevelopment plans in Sydney's Waterloo Estate will now see nearly 500 extra social and affordable homes to address a "huge backlog".
Adil Abbas is the second food delivery worker to die in Sydney in the past month, prompting calls for reform of NSW's road rules.
The scenes of heartache and despair are so familiar to fans of the England national team as to become almost inured to them. But this Lionesses team are different, writes Simon Smale.
Media personality Andrew O'Keefe will remain behind bars after he was arrested in Sydney for allegedly contravening an apprehended violence order.
Spain wins the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over England in the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
New data shows police are increasingly struggling to attend all triple-0 calls, especially those deemed to be less urgent.
Wildlife experts say the pair are likely to seek refuge in Sydney Harbour over the weekend, and need time to rest after being scared away from the Central Coast by curious onlookers who got too close.
Emergency services seized over 50 vials of hazardous materials, which Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said on Thursday was believed to be low-level radioactive isotopes, from an Arncliffe property on Thursday.
More than 11 million Australians watched the Matildas take on England in the FIFA World Cup semifinal in a new national record — here's how that number stacks up.
Spanish football fans are urging heartbroken Matildas fans to get behind La Roja in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday as payback against England.
When Elisabeth Cummings was awarded a scholarship to travel in 1958, the head of a prestigious art college complained it was being wasted on a woman.
Activists are calling on FIFA to grant the team official recognition, as Afghanistan's men's national soccer team continues to be recognised.
The Sydney Royal Wine show judges sampled entries from 1,800 wineries and say Australia's offerings are going from strength to strength.
After an almost 10-hour raid on a Sydney apartment block emergency services have confirmed they found low level radioactive isotopes inside a home.
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones launches a scathing attack on reporters before his squad fly out of Sydney for the men's Rugby World Cup in France, claiming they are "so bloody negative about everything".
Thanks to films, games and even TikTok, Gen Z are listening to and creating classical music. But how can the Australian scene attract more people?
The Transport Minister said her chief of staff was just making a "suggestion" when he asked for a Labor figure to be interviewed for the key role.
Brian Houston insisted he did not go to the police about his father's abuse because he was respecting the wishes of the victim.
The Matildas' 3-1 loss to England creates history by becoming the most-watched TV program since the current audience measurement system began in 2001.
Why @zigs_mom's plants are thriving, what she's listening to and how she thinks the stock market works. Plus, whether she would live, laugh or love if she could only pick one.
Affected patients were alerted this week about the contamination at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital's fertility unit.
The Matildas' FIFA World Cup dream has come to an end in a semifinal filled with moments of magic and critical errors. Here are five quick hits from England's win over Australia in Sydney.
Commuters faced long delays getting home after the Matildas loss to England in the Women's World Cup.
Samantha Kerr's unbelievable strike brought Stadium Australia to its feet — but minutes later, the Matildas were left deflated thanks to the pressure from the player of the game.
Michael hails from England, but just two of his four children back the Lionesses. It's a similar story for thousands of expat homes with English ancestry.
Josh Murray was hired to a $600k-a-year role despite an external recruiter finding he was under-qualified.
Tim Sheens will quit as Wests Tigers NRL coach at the end of the season, with the club confirming Benji Marshall will fill the role 12 months earlier than planned.
Brian Burston sued One Nation leader Pauline Hanson in the Federal Court claiming she accused him of sexual harassment on social media, in a text message to his wife and in a television interview.
Good Things brings a wild and diverse line-up of heavy music to the east coast in December.
The New South Wales government will hold a lower house parliamentary inquiry into Sydney Metro West timeline and cost blowouts.
Councils across Sydney are hosting live sites showing the Women's Wold Cup semifinal between Australia and England on Wednesday night. Here's where it's being shown.
Live in Sydney? Free this Friday lunchtime? Come along and be part of the studio audience for the premiere episode of Compass’ new panel discussion show Angels and Demons, hosted by Indira Naidoo.
Aviation and security experts weigh in on how in-flight threats of violence are handled, and whose jurisdiction it is to respond.
A 45-year-old Canberra man is charged with allegedly claiming to have explosives on board a Malaysia Airlines flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Greek and Hawaiian islands have been ablaze recently, as has Canada, leading to Australia's chief scientist to call for a rapid acceleration in the reduction of carbon emissions on Q+A.
There are major delays and flight cancellations at Sydney Airport after an incident on a flight bound for Malaysia forced the plane to return to Sydney and ended with the arrest of a 45-year-old man.
The scientific community pays tribute to the calm, warm epidemiologist who led Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic who some say was more respected than a head of state.
One Nation MP Mark Latham says he was removed from the party "without consultation or due process".
A six-hour search for the man on Sunday failed to locate him, but the multi-agency effort has again resumed today.
Stadiums at Moore Park and Parramatta will open as additional live sites on Wednesday, as Matildas captain Sam Kerr tells reporters at Sydney Airport the side had not celebrated their win.
This year the Sydney Opera House will celebrate its 50th anniversary. A living work of art, performance hub, tourist attraction and town square, it's always been about a lot more than the opera.
Annabel Crabb reveals what happens behind the scenes filming Kitchen Cabinet and how cooking encourages politicians to open up.
Best known for his Mad Max franchise, Happy Feet and Babe, George Miller reflects on the thinkers who influenced him, most notably the American futurist Buckminster Fuller who taught the filmmaker to think of himself as a verb.
South32 says it will have to stand down some staff at Appin mine during the strike, which has been launched amid a dispute over leave arrangements and a productivity bonus.
Matildas fever has us chatting to strangers, so we asked three women about the connections they've made through the game.
Richard Gregg had been a partner since 2013 and was named by PwC’s management as one of eight partners who had left or would be departing in July after the tax leaks scandal.
The Star Casino will pay more tax and be legally bound to maintain 3,000 jobs between now and 2030, after announcing a $1.3 billion write down in February and 500 job cuts in March.
Your first chance to catch the British hip hop sensation that gave us Reason to Smile with his electric debut album.
A dairy farmer from the NSW South Coast is quitting the industry after the collapse of a milk processor that has left creditors collectively owed over $3 million.
Visiting warships from India, Japan and the United States will be welcomed into Sydney Harbour on Friday as the annual "Exercise Malabar" military drills are hosted by Australia for the first time.
The Panthers earn their 16th win of the season to go a game clear at the top, but Manly fans are irate after a controversial try that brings the visitors level near half-time.
Investors caught in Melissa Caddick's alleged Ponzi scheme receive their first payout, three years after the scandal came to light.
Allie Pepper is aiming to scale all 14 of the highest mountains in the world, without oxygen, and in just three years.
A recent dispute got James Valentine thinking about beliefs, how rigorously we defend our beliefs and how we reject those who don't share ours. But maybe there's another way.
A 19-year-old charged over a crash that killed five teenagers south of Sydney last year pleads guilty in Picton Local Court.
Asylum seekers say they want to live with dignity and contribute to the country that has taken them in, but declining government assistance makes that impossible.
The 60-year-old has been jailed after he pleaded guilty and was convicted on 10 counts of animal cruelty, shoplifting and drug possession.
At a Federal Court hearing in Sydney on Wednesday, Registrar Paul Farrell was presented with questions about how the defamation case can proceed because Jean Nassiff is either still overseas, reportedly in Lebanon, or bankrupt.
Fire and Rescue NSW paid a consultant friend of the former commissioner $6,000 a day for four years as part of a multi-million-dollar rebranding and identity exercise, a parliamentary inquiry is told.
The new head of U-Go Mobility apologises after a chaotic first month in which passengers faced long waits for buses, multiple cancellations and drivers going the wrong way.
Police were called to The Lakes golf club this morning after a man's body was spotted floating in the water.
Patients in the emergency department were relocated after multiple nurses reported feeling nauseous on Wednesday morning.
One Nation's NSW leader Mark Latham files his defence to a defamation action brought by independent MP Alex Greenwich.
The excitement and positivity at the Darling Harbour fan site was palpable when Matildas' star player Sam Kerr came on the pitch in Australia's World Cup clash against Denmark.
The first recommendation suggested by counsel assisting the coronial inquiry is the creation of national standards for firefighting truck cabins, with "three tragic incidents" highlighting the need to reassess safety.
Sutherland commuters have complained about unreliable services since new operator U-Go Mobility took over the bus contract, forcing the government to step in.
The reigning champions are knocked out by VAR and a phenomenal goalkeeper, as Sam Kerr is set to finally take the field. Here are five talking points from the Women's World Cup.
Steve Williams shares the songs that inspired him and the stories of what happened next.
Emergency services were called to North Curl Curl Beach in response to reports that eight people had gone into the water, with five of them struggling to get out.
Adoptee Peter Capomolla Moore wanted his father listed on his birth certificate — and after a mammoth battle with authorities, he's achieved his aim in a ruling he hopes will have implications for others in the same boat.
An ecologist says she's surprised the elusive monotremes are surviving so close to residents and urban development.
It's a busy Saturday night and a group has set up a pop-up gazebo tent, chairs and a first aid kit. Their mission is to help people enjoying a night out get home safely.
It was a hit that saw NRL fans calling for Jarome Luai to be sidelined, but the Panthers star has somehow escaped suspension. Here's why.
Thousands of years before it was a modern Western fashion statement, tattooing happened for a very different reason.
The head of ABC's investigations unit Jo Puccini says she did not check the source material that led to stories about allegations of a war crime because it was not her job and she trusted the journalist.
A state-owned Indonesian company is the frontrunner to buy Incitec Pivot but some farmers want it to stay Australian-owned.
From scarecrows to the Bunnings balcony owl, people have tried many ways to deter pesky birds. Here's why one method is causing quite a fluster.
NSW Police seized Mahmoud Abbas laptop and other electronic devices after he was shot outside his home in Greenacre on July 26.
Office space vacancies remain high in Sydney's city centre and commercial areas. But residential development success stories offer a potential solution to the ongoing housing crisis.
The NSW teachers union is encouraging teachers to walk out of classrooms during visits by the premier, deputy premier, education minister or treasurer, as negotiations break down.
The second journalist involved in stories a former commando claims defamed him tells a court the reporting was about "an important public interest matter".
Chris Minns says there are a "vast" number of properties not disclosed as required by the code of conduct and he is concerned Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp may have used his public role to benefit his private interests.
Tristan Hockings claims his hearing problems "significantly deteriorated" after the alleged assault in January 2019, forcing him to leave his job as a nurse.
Police said Anthony Nugent, 57, was shot dead when he opened the front door of his Hamilton South unit on September 6, 2022.
NSW Premier Chris Minns announced in a snap press conference on Wednesday that Tim Crakanthorp will step down after a significant breach of the ministerial code.
There are hopes changes like fencing and signage to a busy arterial road on Sydney's southern fringe will prevent more koalas from becoming roadkill.
Investigative journalist Mark Willacy rejects accusations in court that he breached ABC editorial policies and the media union's code of ethics over stories about allegations of war crimes.
The Tahmoor coal mine agrees to pay more than $200,000 for taking an unknown quantity of water in breach of its licence conditions.
There is no decision, but the Australian government is saying it expects China to lift the massive tariffs on Australian barley or it will go back to the WTO.
Police and Safework NSW are investigating the death of Akshay Doultani, an 22-year-old international student who was killed while working as an Uber Eats delivery rider in Sydney's north-west two weeks ago.
The ABC has confirmed that one of the man's employers was a childcare centre associated with a tertiary facility.
Drug reform is shaping up as one of the major policy issues for the Minns government. With a drugs summit on the horizon, there are calls for cocaine to be legalised as well.
The fat from your Sunday roast could be contributing to "unmentionable" sewer blockages. Here's how to dispose of it properly.
Tiana Penitani was the youngest player to represent Australia in a Sevens World Cup and could be called a sporting legend in the making, but her achievements are set against a life-changing injury and the devastating murder of her father.
Back in 1982, Ashley Miskell was given a sea urchin following a trip to Lord Howe Island. He's since become an international expert on the creatures, running one of the world's only dedicated sea urchin museums.
One of Sydney's new metro projects gets the green light after speculation over whether multi billion-dollar cost blowouts could derail their futures.
New CSIRO research has found the Australian tech sector is clustered in four major capital cities, 60 metropolitan suburbs and 36 regional towns.
The ABC is relying on a defence of public interest in the ongoing defamation case on allegations of war crimes by Australian forces.
The brightest stars in Australian television descend on Sydney for the annual Logie Awards.
A man believed to be in his 30s was allegedly stabbed during an altercation with two men.
There are fears for the lasting success of the household food and garden waste program due to widespread contamination, but there are solutions being trialled.
Police knew when Alen Moradian was shot dead a month ago that Sydney's gangland could explode. After a week of violence, they say it is all about control of drug trade in the city.
Lawyers for war veteran Heston Russell accuse the ABC of engaging in an "inexcusable abuse of power" by publishing "false articles" before using a "PR machine" to defend the journalism.
More than 60 complaints have been lodged with NSW Fair Trading since March, with Metricon listed on the regulator's complaints register for the last four consecutive months.
A Sydney fisherman finds the body of Andrew Findlay who was thrown overboard in a boat crash last week which also killed art dealer Tim Klingender.
Despite receiving a certificate of bravery at the time, George Manly Killen's life-saving actions have been left out of the history books, but his descendants want to change that with a plaque commemorating the historic deed.
The regulator argued the 8-point font on the former MP's election posters were too small to read from a distance.
The family of Joan Hobbs have called for better staffing after the 89-year-old woman was attacked by a fellow dementia patient with a walking frame.
The police minister says detectives are working around the clock to investigate a series of shootings this week, as the NSW opposition claims the government has "lost control" of the streets.
Former Richmond coach Damien Hardwick's influence is being felt across the AFL, most notably at Collingwood but now also at GWS, who are plotting a similar path to success.
Police say a fatal shooting in Canterbury early this morning is believed to be a targeted incident. It comes less than 24 hours after a separate incident where a lawyer was shot.
Metricon, the biggest home builder in the country, has told some customers to pay painfully higher prices or risk losing their new homes and deposits in a contract nightmare affecting home owners.
It was billed as Australia's biggest public transport project but is the promise of four metro lines for Sydney just a pipe dream? Here's how the project began, the hurdles it's faced and where it's up to now.
A 23-year-old man who sent a threatening message to author Yumi Stynes tells the media outside court he has a lot to do to "grow as a person".
NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully defends his decision to approve a 13,000-home development in the Wollondilly Shire with just 187 affordable dwellings, saying that adding more would be a cost to the developer.
Jack Robertson has been a casual care worker for 12 years, but he says he won't be looking for the permanent role he could be eligible for under a proposed legal change.
Damian Wanstall, who previously taught maths at Kellyville High School, was unaware the person he was engaging with online in 2020 was actually an undercover police officer and was arrested when he arranged to meet.
The offer comes after NSW Premier Chris Minns repeatedly refused to guarantee the underground line will go ahead.
Police say 31-year-old Mahmoud Abbas was shot by an unknown man outside a property in Greenacre this morning.
Queer is a contested term for many. For some people, it's a powerful way to describe themselves and their community. For others, it's a more uncomfortable term – and historically, has been used as a slur. We asked five people for their thoughts.
A legal win for businesses that suffered losses during the construction of the Sydney CBD light rail, is a "positive development" for Parramatta retailers in the same predicament.
A man is charged over the murder of Sydney woman Erin Mullavey in April but police say they are yet to determine how he gained access to her apartment.
The new rail line which will cut travel time between Sydney's CBD and Parramatta to about 20 minutes has significantly blown out in costs.
Football fans wearing tiger headdresses, hair flowers and flowing yellow, blue and red flags have come from across Sydney to pump up the Colombian national team ahead of today's match.
A 20-year-old has different priorities in life than an 80-year-old. So why do we assume their priorities in death are the same?
The sector warns delays in reimbursing providers has created a "perfect storm" in which more than half of aged care homes are operating at a loss.
Two men are in a critical condition and a woman is seriously injured in the city's south-west after Sydney's latest public shooting.
Rescue crews are searching for a 51-year-old Sydney man believed to be on the boat with late art dealer Tim Klingender.
Will Boag's openness about his life with Parkinson's disease is helping dispel some of the fear about the neurodegenerative disorder.
After badly breaking my ankle, I've become wholly dependent on others caring for me. It's made me feel needy, frustrated, vulnerable and yet deeply cared for.
Farmers and the nation's competition watchdog are worried about a deal that could see Coles control a large part of the milk supply chain.
A man found dead off rocks in Sydney's eastern suburbs after a boat crash on Thursday is identified as renowned art dealer Tim Klingender.
A rare personal copy of Woolf’s first novel with the author's handwritten revisions offers tantalising glimpses into the mind and process of one of the 20th century’s most significant writers. Now the public can access it online.
The Barbie movie has generated so much buzz, fans have been planning costumes for months. Among the sea of pink, we asked some avid movie goers to unpack the hype.
Helen Mary Rosamond embezzled millions from the NAB to fund a life of opulence between 2013 and 2017, including luxury holidays, business-class flights, and a 50th birthday party that cost $70,000.
Camera footage shows a car weaving in and out of traffic, hurtling through intersections, and driving on the wrong side of the road at high speeds.
The NSW government is being urged to "do better" by increasing the number of affordable homes in one of the state's biggest development projects on the outskirts of south-western Sydney.
The 43-year-old man was allegedly armed with a knife when he confronted police officers just before midnight.
An indigenous artist and elder is "disgusted" that a painting he composed of Uluru has been reappropriated to help spread misinformation about the Voice to Parliament.
There's no known cure for the genetic condition Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy but a world-first treatment trial is being hailed as a potential "game changer" for children like Lucas.
In 2018, Canada's British Columbia introduced a tax against vacant homes. Three years later, more than 20,000 rentals were back on the market.
The NSW Premier cited athlete accommodation as a main point of concern in the second day of ruling out hosting the competition.
The ex-girlfriend of Olympic boxer Harry Garside appears in a Sydney court over domestic violence allegations, with her lawyer saying she will plead not guilty and the case has a "troubling" history.
A group of 300 sued Transport for NSW, alleging they suffered "unreasonable interference" from the light rail construction between the CBD, Randwick and Kingsford.
The former chief prison officer from Sydney was jailed for a maximum 23 years for sexually assaulting female prisoners at Dillwynia Correctional Centre.
Marine scientists were able to find perfect conditions to raise the enchanting creatures, resulting in three pregnant males producing hundreds of babies.
Carers, pensioners and parents receiving childcare support say Centrelink still routinely sends out letters with little explanation about why the debt has occurred.
As red fire ants continue their march south towards NSW, farmers are calling for border checkpoints and industry groups are demanding a massive funding injection to stop them.
The record fine was handed down in the NSW District Court after a worker was pulled into a woodchipper that had known defects in 2019.
As excitement builds for the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup, these super fans are going all out for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Football fans are asked to be patient as crowds descend for the Women's World Cup, with Thursday's game between Australia and Ireland shaping up to be the tournament's biggest opening match on record.
As Parramatta begin to walk the finals tightrope, they face two key Eels spending time on the sidelines.
For years, Dyldam's string of company collapses has anguished apartment buyers, angered subcontractors, and frustrated liquidators.
Recycled VIVID lights will help to illuminate Moore Park, a main thoroughfare to one of the venues hosting a number of matches for the FIFA Women's World Cup.
About 100 projects were submitted by developers to the Rezoning Pathways Pilot— a controversial scheme initiated by the former state government.
Bernadette Robinson takes us on a musical journey through some of music’s greatest divas.
A try in the shadows of full-time gives the Michael Cheika-coached Argentina a 34-31 victory, consigning Eddie Jones's Wallabies to a second consecutive defeat in The Rugby Championship.
As the NSW government pushes for more housing density in Sydney, questions about the quality of new apartment buildings have re-emerged after major developer Toplace went into administration.
Former special forces soldier Heston Russell is suing the ABC along with two journalists over a story published on television, radio and online on November 19, 2021.
A man is set to face court charged with murder after the death of his former partner at a home in Rooty Hill on Tuesday.
The Tillies make us proud on the pitch, but it's the love and friendship that surround the team that have inspired me to pick up soccer again, and feel more comfortable in my own skin.
In south-western Sydney, the Gregory Hills Football Club's under nine girls team have been training hard to follow in the footsteps of the Matildas.
A judge who dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation case placed weight on unreliable or improbable accounts from witnesses and "cherry-picked" from the testimony of others, the war veteran will argue during an appeal.
A 22-year-old man is charged with murder over the shooting death in May of a 24-year-old man in Sydney's south-west.
Police fire shots and two men are arrested after a two-hour chase across Western Sydney this morning.
Harry Garside's ex-girlfriend is charged with assault and stalking, a month after the Olympian's domestic assault case was dropped by police.
As the FIFA Women's World Cup draws closer, Australians are catching football fever. And outside the elite level, there's an increasingly popular version of the game that's helping people play in a safe and inclusive way.
Heading off on my first overseas trip since being diagnosed as coeliac was nerve-wracking. But I've come back from five weeks in Europe feeling more confident about being gluten free, and food ended up being the highlight of my trip.
Patrick Quintal purchased a home in the Vicinity complex in Canterbury two years ago. Last week he found out it had "potential serious defects".
Sydney's winter is off to its driest start in 85 years, which is great news for snow bunnies. And it's all thanks to something called the SAM.
The Australian Catholic University has launched an internal inquiry after the ABC discovered the founder of the company providing its on-campus security has been charged with corruption — and had a secret business relationship with an employee overseeing its security contract.
The century-old former hat factory caught fire on a Thursday afternoon. Within seven minutes of the first triple-0 call, the entire building, in the most densely populated part of Sydney, was an inferno.
A stunning solo try from the Fox, one just as good by the Hammer, and a return to form for some Blues favourites. Here's your five quick hits from State of Origin Game III.
The Federal Court had ordered the ABC to hand over documents that included the identity of a US Marine source, but the broadcaster refused to comply.
Cody Walker reignites NSW's attack, with rookie Bradman Best scoring a double as the Blues avoid a State of Origin series whitewash with a 24-10 victory at the Olympic Stadium in Sydney.
An inquiry into the impacts of road tolls has been told that Sydney is the most tolled city in Australia.
The NSW premier insists a "strong cop" is on the enforcement beat as thousands of people are left in limbo by building company Toplace's collapse.
Alan Wilkie read the weather from the ABC's first week of television broadcasts in 1956 until he left the organisation in 1960.
The body of Christine Rakic was found in a Rooty Hill home last night while her estranged husband was discovered at the scene with injuries to his throat and arms.
A Western Sydney accountant with alleged links to the organised crime world is charged with defrauding clients of $26 million.
Neighbours have tried to save two elderly people from a deadly early morning house fire in Sydney's west.
Two weeks after Alen Moradian was killed, police tell a court they need to keep close tabs on another underworld figure they fear could be involved in "retribution" over the shooting death.
For two decades, Donna has travelled confidently around the world and through Sydney with the support of various guide dogs. So what happens when one suddenly passes away?
A judge dismissed his defamation proceedings last month in a judgement that was more than 700 pages long.
A Federal Court judge criticises the Australian Electoral Commission's conduct in a dispute with former federal MP Craig Kelly about his 2022 election campaign posters.
A clinic at Westmead Children's Hospital has only seen three new patients this year and is struggling to operate in the wake of a string of staff resignations.
The cost to make a flat white jumped by nearly one-fifth in two years, as the cafe industry faces cost-of-living pressures.
Authorities are concerned about potential toxic fumes from the blaze which broke out overnight at a warehouse in Sydney's north, and may continue to smoulder for several days.
Joanne met Jo at a dance battle. It didn't take long for the pair, both scientists by trade, to fall in love — with Joanne supporting Jo after a life-altering accident.
Basel "Baz" Brikha's family is left waiting for answers after he was killed by falling pallets at a Woolworths factory in Western Sydney.
Five suburbs in Sydney's western and south-western suburbs are among New South Wales' top 10 for "rental pain", a new report finds.
Research has shown that renters in Australia could be more likely to face physical and mental health problems than owners.
Tarek Zahed was denied bail for a fifth time, after the court heard he was suffering "serious health conditions" from an assassination attempt last year.
The Harbour Park restores public access to half of the currently empty site in Central Barangaroo, and will feature Indigenous culture, interactive art, water play areas and ponds.
We wanted the story to reflect the weight of evidence, but were acutely aware that the science is new and evolving. We believe we got the balance right, writes Mark Maley.
Desperate families have been unable to get appointments for their trans kids at this public hospital as resignations and a broader fight over gender care take a toll.
No topic is off bounds for Summer Williams and her biographer who is part of a new program offered to children hospitals across Sydney allowing kids to chronicle their life.
Over centuries, posture has been linked to chronic back pain. Research has debunked this for decades, so why do we still believe it?
Stephen Coniglio puts on a clinic as the GWS Giants down the Hawks to move onto the edge of the top eight.
Police sources have told ABC News the victims, a 33-year-old man and a 20-year-old man, are associated with the Bandidos bikie gang, and believe it's a targeted attack.
People looking for a career change, women seeking secure housing in later life and professional builders are among those enrolling in tiny home courses.
The 21-year-old Chester Hill man faces 33 charges after a 20-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted and threatened with physical violence on many occasions.
Having been diagnosed with HIV in the 80s, the Australian artist and queer activist made a crucial alteration to his will that allowed his work to find fame even after he died.
Carry-on only travel means packing light, and being mindful of liquids. So ho do you tackle toiletries and medication? We asked avid travellers for their tips.
Police say a shooting at a Marrickville hair salon this afternoon was "brazen" and "targeted", after two men were rushed to hospital.
The RSPCA's chief executive says the "fierce opposition" to an upgrade at its Katoomba animal shelter has been "staggering" and staff members have been abused on the streets of the Blue Mountains town.
The union had threatened industrial action from Monday, arguing the NSW government's offer of 4 per cent to all public sector workers was inadequate and would not meet the rising cost of living.
Hector Valencia was found guilty of manslaughter in February after he pressed a lamp cord against Kimberley McRae’s neck and left the 69-year-old’s body inside her Sydney apartment in January 2020.
An investigation is launched into a major suspension of services on the Sydney train network after a signaller called in sick and a replacement could not be found.
Former Liberal staff Natalie Baini takes aim at the NSW division's treatment of women whilst the party's lawyer says her arguments are "legally embarrassing".
A man facing 18 domestic violence charges after his former partner was found dead is granted bail as "the elephant in the room" of a potential murder charge is yet to be determined, a court hears.
Emergency services say 18 people were assessed by paramedics after a fire broke out at the detention centre in Sydney's west this morning.
On the new single from his upcoming self-titled album, Dan Sultan's got Father John Misty ringing in his ears...
NSW Health says half of those turning up at the state's hospital emergency departments suffering influenza-like symptoms are aged 16 and under.
A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder. He was refused bail and will appear in court today.
Ever wondered why single-screen cinemas aren't showing the films you want to see at a convenient time? It's often out of the control of operators, and they want to see change.
With soaring increases and a tough rental market, it's easy to feel powerless as a tenant. But it is still possible to negotiate a rent increase – here's how these share houses did it.
Fresh criticism has surfaced about major Australian stadiums' use of facial recognition for ticket-holders to some of the country's biggest events.
Players will boycott game-day media commitments, including during State of Origin III, as part of an ongoing CBA dispute between the NRL and the RLPA.
Inquest finds the man known as BS may have fallen "between the cracks" of mental health support services after presenting himself to hospital weeks before he killed his young son.
Legal invoices issued to Seven Network and Kerry Stokes' private company are among documents Nine Entertainment has won access to in the Federal Court.
NSW Police do not believe the body found in a burnt-out car in Royal National Park is linked to another found in another scorched vehicle in North Parramatta.
If you've hit a rut in your relationship, you may have heard the solution is to re-establish intimacy. But first we need to understand what intimacy really means (it's not just about sex).
A court hears former lawyer Dev Manon "was not motivated by greed" but was a key figure in the scheme to defraud the ATO of $105 million.
Crime scenes have been established to identify skeletal remains discovered in separate cars overnight.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong flags a relaxation of visa rules for some Indonesians, as the country's president arrives in Sydney for bilateral talks.
Former Dyldam bosses Fayad Fayad and Remon Fayad, and their father Sam Fayad, are behind apartment blocks across Sydney slapped with sanctions from the NSW Building Commissioner.
The Minns government has given the planning tick for 13,000 homes on Sydney's south-western fringe but questions remain over the impact on koalas and lack of infrastructure.
Virgin Australia customers are believed to be the most affected, as delays and cancellations continue at Sydney Airport.
The Laneways Rosebery apartments in Sydney's inner south were spruiked as an "urban sanctuary", but since 2021 remain empty after ongoing delays in meeting rectification orders.
Sam was fed up with the amount of plastic pollution in the ocean, so he made a raft of marine debris — now, after nervously watching it get wet for the first time, he is planning to sail it from southern Tasmania to Sydney to highlight the problem of waste management.
Christina Litchfield's task was to help Teresa Plan organise her busy schedule of caring for people at the end of their lives. It led to Ms Plan, an octogenarian, being honoured as the Senior Australian of the Year.
Chris Minns says NSW can expect infrastructure projects to be shelved and spending cuts ahead as he prepares for his government's first budget in September.
Australia secures a bronze medal at the women's Asia Cup basketball tournament with an emphatic 81-59 win over New Zealand.
Highly trained doctors and nurses at the facility in Sydney's west will provide care to those with diseases so dangerous they're likely to kill more than half of those that contract them.
Celebrated fashion designer Kym Ellery defends her handling of the 2019 collapse of her Australian business.
The NSW Swifts book their place in the Super Netball grand final, thanks to some clutch shooting in a 65-64 win over the West Coast Fever.
Passengers at Sydney Airport have been hit with a second day of flight cancellations and delays due to gusty winds.
News headlines about the corruption watchdog's findings against Gladys Berejiklian this week left many scratching their heads and wondering why she won't face any criminal charges for her conduct.
Wildlife rescue volunteers operating on a busy road say they feel increasingly anxious not just for the koalas they are trying to rescue but for their own safety.
It was one of the biggest losses in AFL history — so how did the Swans do it, and what's next for the struggling Eagles? Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson explain.
Almost 50 domestic flights are cancelled across the major airlines including Qantas, Virgin and Jetstar with the airport restricted to one runway.
Additionally, only 0.9 per cent of all respondents identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and a shortage of solicitors in regional parts of the state remained.
The significance of the findings against Gladys Berejiklian shouldn’t be lost, even if the fallout and political impacts appear minimal.
Hear the intimate phone calls — some of which have never been heard publicly before — at the heart of ICAC's inquiry into the former premier of NSW.
The 688 page Operation Keppel report released by ICAC covered a lot of ground. Here are the key findings.
Ben Hunt has spent the week in the headlines but it was opposite number Nicho Hynes who stole the show as Cronulla eased to a 52-16 NRL thrashing of troubled St George Illawarra.
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith lost one of the most expensive legal cases in Australian history this month. Now he has agreed to pay the legal costs incurred by the defendants.
The ICAC is not recommending the Director of Public Prosecutions pursue the former NSW premier for any offence despite finding she took part in serious corrupt conduct.
Dylan Brown was charged with five counts of sexual touching without consent. In court today, he pleaded guilty to two of the charges while the remaining three were dropped by police.
The NSW District Court hears ex-Newtown Jets rugby league player is guilty of carnal knowledge, related to sexual activity with one of his high school students in the 1980s.
People across Western Sydney have gained a clearer idea of how the new international airport, opening in 2026, will affect them — and some are describing it as a "nightmare scenario".
Detectives have found a firearm left behind at one of the crime scenes after Tuesday's shooting death of a prominent Sydney underworld figure, which may be the potential murder weapon.
An area between Spring Street and Denison Street in Bondi Junction is closed to all traffic including pedestrians for the next few hours.
The long-awaited preliminary flight paths for Western Sydney Airport are now public and residents can use an online tool to determine the noise impacts over their properties.
John Barilaro's solicitor argues a camera operator is "having his cake and eating it too" by being awarded both the cost of repairs and a replacement camera.
Nine senior partners have been stood down since the consultancy firm's tax leak scandal came to light.
Six men are charged with affray after an alleged fight broke out between members and associates of the underworld crew in the city last week.
The former Wagga Wagga MP will face court over evidence he gave to ICAC in 2018, where he denied seeking payment for brokering a property deal.
Nearly five years after the construction of Sydney's new $5.3 billion airport began in the city's west, residents are set to find out the potential impacts of aircraft noise.
As the walls close in on the conspirators behind the massive Plutus tax scam, they have no idea police are listening in on every conversation.
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup officially kicks off in Auckland and Sydney in 25 days' time.
Monica Collins, 97, wants to live in her own home, but she can't maintain her garden and it could produce trip hazards. Enter an army of volunteer gardeners.
The email exchange between Harry Triguboff and senior New South Wales government figures provides a glimpse into the tactics the billionaire used to try and rezone an area around Little Bay.
Follow the path cocaine takes from Colombian bush labs to your local suburbs — and the battle to intercept it.
Adelaide Thunderbirds are the first team through to the Super Netball grand final after a thrilling 64-62 major semi-final extra-time win over the NSW Swifts.
Liberal leader Mark Speakman says the party needs to make organisational changes and have more respect for one another if they are to win government back from Labor in the future.
An Indigenous artist enlists the public's help to clean tens of thousands of oyster shells for a new sculpture reminding visitors of Bennelong Point/Tubowgule's cultural significance.
After claiming a memorable bronze medal at the 2022 Women’s World Cup, the national women’s basketball team will take to the court in Sydney on Monday with qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics on the line.
Ratu Meli Bainimarama, the son of Fiji's former prime minister, allegedly slapped, punched, bit, choked and pulled the hair of a woman in several domestic violence-related incidents, a Sydney court hears.
Aubrey Gordon from acclaimed health podcast Maintenance Phase shares some of the persistent myths underpinning the pro-thin mindset that never went away.
As the east coast endures a cold start to winter, there are calls for more to be done to help the growing number of people sleeping rough in New South Wales.
Gender-affirming surgery has been the best decision for me. But it hasn't been an easy process — this is how I navigated Australia's system.
Police seize luxury cars worth approximately $2.7 million after investigating what they allege is a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded two companies.
Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich will give notice of his equality legislation, which he says will bring NSW in line with other Labor states.
The fourth West Ball pays homage to the ballroom scene's roots in Australia while carving out a safe space for future generations.
The delivery of the report into whether Gladys Berejiklian breached public trust faced lengthy delays and comes more than two-and-a-half years ago after the corruption watchdog's hearings.
Legal correspondence about an inquiry into gay hate crimes reveals NSW Police provided material more than a year late and seemingly found old crime scene photographs "by chance".
As a very obviously gay kid in the Blue Mountains, I was only included in sport if I had to be. It was ostracising and reminded me that I wasn't one of the boys.
Mescaline, the hallucinogenic substance in some cacti, is illegal to use. But with the recent medical approval of other similar psychedelics, this scientist wants more research on the plant.
An inquiry hears a NSW Police task force ruled there was "insufficient information" to establish whether the former AC/DC manager's death was a hate crime but it had not tested his blood-stained clothes.
The Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, which operates cemeteries such as Rookwood in Western Sydney, has been at loggerheads with the former Coalition government over attempts to hand control of burial grounds to a state-run body.
The number of artificial turf sports fields in NSW has increased from 30 in 2018 to 181 at last count, concerning community groups about their potential environmental impact.
Daniel Mookhey says the delay is necessary because his predecessors have failed to liaise with casinos about the changes.
Crispin Dye's case, which was due to be revisited today at an inquiry, has now been delayed after a judge described NSW Police record keeping as "borderline shambolic".
The Legalise Cannabis party says the move to reform cannabis legislation will help shift Australians out of the criminal justice system.
The actions of Australia's politicians in parliament come under fire on Q+A after a week that saw David Van leave the Liberals and Katy Gallagher grilled by the Coalition.
The 3.1 magnitude tremor just north of Douglas Park strikes at 2.05pm on Sunday, at approximately 3 kilometres below the earth's crust.
Do you head to the vending machine as a work deadline approaches? A study in mice has found stress can create changes in the brain leading to unhealthy habits and weight gain.
The Fever will have to defend their Super Netball crown via a knockout final after being stunned 65-62 by Collingwood in Launceston, as the Thunderbirds down the Swifts in Sydney.
The New South Wales government has abandoned plans to develop the Franklyn Street estate in Glebe, saying it will increase social housing at other local sites.
Journalist Quentin McDermott — who secured the first interview with Kathleen Folbigg from prison — gives an insight into Australian Story's investigation of her case over 20 years.
Twelve-year-old Maxwell Kimball developed a love of netball while playing with his sister. Now he's in the first NSW primary-aged squad for boys, as the sport looks to open up its doors to more males.
The independent politician, who is suing the NSW One Nation leader for defamation, says his offensive tweet was seen by 6,171 people on Twitter.
He's already serving three life sentences after confessing to a trio of underworld murders. Now Abuzar Sultani has been sentenced for his role in the death of a teenager in Sydney 10 years ago.
Closing addresses are underway in the case in which Hillsong founder Brian Houston has pleaded not guilty to concealing his father's abuse of a young boy.
Kurtley Beale will stand trial after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the bathroom of a hotel in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
A jury delivers 43 guilty verdicts for a former swim coach and Masterchef finalist who abused 11 children at a south-west Sydney swimming school.
Merna Aprem was found unresponsive in a locked bathroom after she was left unsupervised for 25 minutes while living in a south-western Sydney group home.
Motorists living in some parts of Sydney could be charged different rates to use the city's motorways, under options being considered by the state government.
Police arrest a 33-year-old man after a vehicle stop in Sydney's south-west, as investigations continue into the shooting 12 months ago.
The state government faces pressure to abandon a pilot program that allows developers to bypass councils to nominate major housing projects.
Joseph Markov fled his home with just his walking stick as the flames destroyed the neighbouring historic building in Surry Hills, he fears he is weeks away from being able to return home.
A man believed to be aged in his 40s has been found with gunshot wounds at Factory Street in Granville.
After 11 years at the Tigers, Luke Brooks is expected to depart the club at the end of the season after refusing to commit to a contract extension.
A 16-year-old girl and two men aged 18 and 19 are charged and denied bail over the death of a 32-year-old after an alleged physical altercation at a home in Tregear.
Police say the 19-year-old had allegedly assaulted and robbed another man in Bondi earlier in the day.
NSW Police believed more than a dozen rough sleepers had stayed at the historic building the night before the blaze but two were unaccounted for.
Tensions again flare between sections of Australia's Sikh and Hindu communities in the wake of a contentious vote designed to build political support for an independent Sikh state in India.
As universities grapple with the explosion in generative artificial intelligence, students share their views on the technology.
Former detective chief inspector Pamela Young speaks for the first time after her work on the death of US mathematician Scott Johnson more than 30 years ago was examined by the NSW inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes.
Detectives from the NSW Organised Crime Squad are granted a warrant to arrest the Toplace founder, who is believed to be overseas.
North Sydney Council's ballooning legal bill comes as a new report from the NSW Productivity Commission finds the city's most affluent suburbs must become higher and denser to arrest the housing crisis.
Scott White was arrested in 2020 over Scott Johnson's death, decades after the then-27-year-old's body was found at the base of cliffs in Manly near a gay beat.
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce says the new Western Sydney Airport will be the most technologically advanced and efficient in Australia when it opens in late 2026.
Rental advocates call for mandates requiring landlords to install solar panels on tenants' roofs amid warnings renters are missing out on the benefits of green energy.
A row over a proposed 855-dwelling development which would house 2,000 residents at Zetland is being seen as a test for the New South Wales government in the battle over Sydney development.
A marine waste collection company says there has been a significant reduction in plastic bags recovered from the harbour. But one big issue still needs to be addressed.
The 22-year-old was charged over the weekend after he was accused of groping a woman at a Double Bay venue in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
"Parenting for even the straightest of husband and wives is daunting and isolating, and when you niche down to a subgroup it can feel even more isolating."
A year ago, Thomas was a home owner. Now he expects to wait years before securing social housing.
Needle spiking is when a person is injected with a form of drug against without consent, and it's unknown how much it's happening in Australian venues.
Women of migrant backgrounds are more at risk of developing some pregnancy complications, which can limit their choices for their pregnancy care and lead to more medical interventions during birth.
The NSW government is facing another pre-selection debacle after the far-right lawyer expected to replace the Transport Minister was dumped in a shock move by the Liberal Party.
After arriving in Australia, Tom Lawson revived an old idea he used to raise money for junior skiers. Decades later, it's still bringing the community together.
Greg Simms is reclaiming his murdered sister's name. After watching her killer get told he would "probably" spend the rest of his life in prison, he asked for one final act.
Justin is a quadriplegic and can't participate in traditional sport or physical activity, but gaming is a valuable outlet for him, and many other people with a disability.
Deanna Maree Coco, also known as Violet Coco, has been sentenced to a minimum eight months in prison after blocking part of the Sydney Harbour Bridge earlier this year.
Former Sydney school teacher Chris Dawson is sentenced to a maximum 24 years in prison for murdering his first wife Lynette in 1982.
Tony Haddad went into hiding while on trial for his role in allegedly importing safrole oil, a banned substance that could produce more than two million MDMA tablets.
The NSW health minister is forced to intervene after empty wards at a Sydney hospital were offered for hire to TV and movie companies as filming locations.
Former prime minister Scott Morrison is lashed for his secret ministries scandal on Q+A as Nova Peris says she has serious concerns about a referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Sydney has lost nearly half of its bowling clubs since the 1980s, new research from the University of New South Wales shows.
A teenage boy is dead and another is in hospital after a crash involving a car and pedestrians in Sydney's north-west this morning.
It's a controversial topic for those who celebrate Christmas in its many forms; so to unpack the debate in tinsel with eggnog, Rachel Rasker and Farz Edraki weigh in.
The vision shows how four cubs and an adult male breached a wire fence last month, sending the iconic zoo into an "emergency".
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet promises Sydney's site will be the "best in the country" after wild scenes at Melbourne's Federation Square, but the location is yet to be decided.
NSW Police are ordered to pay Bill Spedding almost $1.5 million after he successfully sued for malicious prosecution after historic child sex allegations were unproven.
With some forward planning, it's still possible to spend money on the fun things these holidays without over-stretching your budget.
Advocates are in Canberra asking the government to compensate the thousands of people who put their money into funeral insurer Youpla. But finding out exactly who they are won't be easy.
Matt Kean says he is "devastated" by the loss of minister Natalie Ward to a former Liberal staffer as she tried to make the move to the state's lower house.
Renting has become less affordable in every Australian capital city in the year to 2022, newly released data shows. See how your city compares.
The timeline for Lachlan Murdoch's defamation case against online publication Crikey could blow out after his lawyers sought almost 200 questions be answered by the publisher before the trial gets underway.
A second man is charged over the alleged gangland shooting of a father and son in a ute in Western Sydney last year.
A petition has been launched calling for Thursday's early morning game to be screened in the city.
The detective who took over the investigation into alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick's disappearance tells an inquest he didn't re-interview her husband to avoid going through "verbal loops".
Khal Asfour faces a second investigation after allegations of impropriety were raised by outgoing Labor MP Tania Mihailuk.
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet refuses to concede the Liberal Party has suffered a blow to its attempt to boost the number of women in its ranks after Natalie Ward fails to win preselection.
Florida Twenlow is 73 and found she had too much time on her hands so she joined a Sydney-based charity that offers a place for elderly, disabled and long-term unemployed people to meet and keep their minds active.
The discovery of likely WWII mortar shells beneath a Sydney home may have brought out the bomb squad, but the unearthing of a 1920s physical culture program is shedding light on the sport's Australian evolution.
This family plan their trips to buy milk to coincide with charging their EV, but many people are being put off by the lack of proper infrastructure to support the shift away from petrol vehicles.
A woman, 26, has been allegedly sexually assaulted and threatened with a meat cleaver in her Western Sydney home in what police described as a "horrendous" attack.
The former head of the NSW Missing Persons Registry tells an inquest the possibility alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick was in hiding was pursued "more heavily" in the early investigation into her disappearance.
Daniel Duggan is due to be transported to Goulburn's Supermax prison under a "high-risk" classification, his lawyer tells a court.
OzHarvest's Nicole Constable gives her tips on how to pack flavour and good stuff into dinners for less than $3 a serve.
I'm finally where I've longed to be: Sitting in a cinema, watching a Hollywood film and being encouraged to laugh at my lifestyle and same-sex relationships by those from within my own community.
In an Australian first, medical students in NSW will soon be given paid positions in hospitals to bolster the workforce and ease the pressure on staff.
Georgina Hibberd was at a low point when she went to rehab for her drinking, but weightlifting is helping her heal.
After dominating the regular season, the Sydney Sixers are subdued by a superb bowling display from the Adelaide Strikers, who record an upset 10-run win in the final.
It was a cold, windy and intermittently rainy morning, but a chance to be a muse for an internationally renowned artist doesn't come around often.
79-year-old Margaret McFarland used to make ends meet by splitting the bills with her husband. He died 18 months ago and since then everything has become more expensive.
Sydney activist Garry Wotherspoon told an inquiry into LGBT hate crimes of how he was bashed in 1970 for being gay. It was among the many harrowing stories that paint a strikingly different picture of the harbour city than what most people experience today.
Australian cricket's two new superstars will get their chance to light up the WBBL final, with Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath set to lock horns in Saturday's decider.
Long-serving Liberal MP Melanie Gibbons is ousted from the NSW lower house after losing a preselection challenge in her seat of Holsworthy.
The grieving parents of a 16-month-old girl, Arianna Maragol — who died after being found unresponsive at a childcare centre in Sydney — say their daughter's death was "a tragedy waiting to happen".
Home Affairs Minister Claire O’Neil says national security concerns are behind the repatriation of the families of Islamic State fighters from Syria to Western Sydney.
A series of unsafe practices at the Sydney building site made the fatal collapse "almost certain", a court hears.
Too many children are unsafe in their family cars, new data shows, with around 90 per cent of car seats not installed correctly.
Former television presenter Andrew O'Keefe allegedly breached bail conditions by failing a drug test weeks after completing a lengthy stint in a rehabilitation facility, a court has heard.
The special commission of inquiry is investigating suspected hate crime deaths in the state between 1970 and 2010.
A Sydney Basin koala conservation group advocates for improved koala-protection measures from Newcastle to the Blue Mountains and south to Nowra.
The global food waste conundrum continues to grow, but smart tech developed in Australia could cut the problem significantly, by converting excess vegetables into nutritious new products.
Customers, some of them homeless, are fed a free three-course meal and encouraged to spend time connecting with others in the Surry Hills restaurant.
The elderly Sydney activist is photographed leaving hospital in a wheelchair, as police say inquiries continue into the events of his arrest.
We thought welcoming a dog into our home would mean more cuddles on the couch, and a playful companion. Boy, were we wrong.
Authorities have seized millions of dollars in cash and illicit drugs headed to Australia from the US and Europe.
At first she found competing in beauty pageants around the world empowering. Then Maddy began to notice things that shocked her.
A Victorian man tells the disability royal commission his life stopped when the State Trustees took control of his affairs. He says he was silenced by the process and made to feel like a number.
Paul Gallen's victory over Justin Hodges ensures the former Cronulla Sharks NRL star ends his boxing career a winner — and it's hard to argue that he hasn't left the sport in a better place than when he started, writes Simon Smale.
Former NRL star Brett Finch avoids a custodial sentence for sending messages about child sexual abuse on a phone chat service, after a judge accepts they were desperate attempts to feed his drug addiction.
Thousands of nurses across NSW are striking for 24 hours over what they say is a "staffing crisis" in the state's hospitals.
Police probe a "suspicious" blaze at comedian Jordan Shanks-Markovina's Sydney home — the YouTuber's lawyers claim the property was "firebombed", although he wasn't there at the time.
When Anthony Shipley was 16, he spent the night in a cell at a juvenile detention centre in Western Sydney — now, years later, he's in a legal battle to try and get compensation for what happened there.
Sydney sandwich-board activist Danny Lim is taken to hospital after being injured while being arrested by police this morning.
Designer clothes, bags, art and jewellery are set to be sold off today as the alleged Sydney fraudster's possessions go to auction.
This Boxer Rebellion relic, an ancient Chinese guardian statue, represents stories of massacres, humiliation and colonial trauma. So how did it get to Sydney?
One child is airlifted to hospital with serious burns after a blast at Manly West Public School, while another 10 students and an adult are also injured.
Police say technological advances have identified a serial rapist behind 31 unsolved sexual assaults in the city's eastern suburbs — however, the man will never be charged.
NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has ordered Liberal Party members to "get on board with the program" and preselect more women ahead of March's state election.
Many of us sip from the same water bottle every day, but rarely (if ever!) clean them properly. Should we be breaking out the soap and bottle brush more often?
Part two of a series: Journalist Jett Tattersall joins Nightlife again. This time with her pick of the best girl band music with Dom Knight.
For years, Anandavalli stayed silent about her country's civil war but then her playwright son, S. Shakthidharan, started writing about it anyway. Now, she stars in his latest play.
Everton defender James Tarkowski hopes a timely break for the World Cup — and some time in the Australian sun — can help his club respond after some recent Premier League struggles.
The 18-year-old suffered critical injuries after the car allegedly driven by a 16-year-old unlicensed driver ploughed into a tree in Cammeray.
A man jailed after unexpectedly pleading guilty to the murder of American mathematician Scott Johnson has his conviction quashed and is likely to face a trial.
Chef Craig Shanahan has made his place accessible for people with disabilities and gives opportunities for employment.
Loud parties, noisy businesses and early garbage trucks can be part of communal living, but when is it time to make an official complaint? And will it work?
Ange Postecoglou's homecoming party is crashed, with the Sky Blues coming from behind to upset his Scottish powerhouse Celtic 2-1 in the Sydney Super Cup.
Titus Day, who has been on bail up until today, fought back tears and hugged his supporters in the court before officers led him away.
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka is granted bail after being charged with the sexual assault of a woman in Sydney, with a court hearing the alleged victim is being "hassled" online.
Renowned for deriding English cricket, Glenn McGrath wants Australia to follow their arch-enemy's fearless approach to find success in the white-ball game.
The funding allowed Oscar to spend every weekend with his carers. Now he can only see them one weekend a month.
A new generation of plant-based meat alternatives is flooding into Australia's shops, supermarkets and takeaway joints. But do they have what it takes to lure meat lovers away from meat?
Electric vehicle maker Tesla is facing its second recall in Australia in two weeks, over an issue affecting Model S and Model X vehicles.
Svitzer Australia plans to indefinitely lock out workers from 17 ports across Australia on Friday following three years of stalled negotiations with the unions.
New South Wales becomes only one of a handful of places in the world to criminalise coercive control, as the bill passes the lower house.
Robert Ampt loves playing the Town Hall organ, but after 44 years, he says it’s time for someone with new ideas to take over.
Tony Gustavsson's Matildas side beats Thailand 2-0 to give them four straight wins heading into a World Cup year.
The inquiry hears from two genetic experts that believe a rare mutation was the "likely" cause of death of convicted baby killer Kathleen Folbigg's daughters, as the matter is adjourned for three months.
Several charities offer food packages for people in need, but Cumberland City Council feels it also needs to help ease the problem.
A Sydney court hears the airline stood Theo Seremetidis down after he told colleagues they had a right to refuse unsafe work a month before the global pandemic was declared.
For many listeners, Christmas wasn't the same without the former CWA judge coming on air to share her recipes and give tips ahead of the festive season.
More than 100 people are rescued from rooftops by ADF and SES helicopters in Eugowra in western NSW as flash flooding strikes Australia's south east amid a forecast for rising rivers and snow.
The teenagers were chased twice by police, who say they called off the second pursuit before the car ploughed into a tree in Cammeray.
Almost 20 years after Kathleen Folbigg was convicted of killing her four children, an inquiry is told of new research regarding a genetic mutation.
More vets are specialising in palliative care, offering in-home visits, pain management and advice on mobility aids like wheelchairs, amid rising demand for end-of-life treatment for pets.
It's pegged as a platform where girls-next-door can earn fortunes from risqué material. But OnlyFans comes with plenty of risk, and very few reap the rewards.
NSW pharmacists will be able to administer more vaccines from tomorrow, as part of a wider plan to increase their powers.
Before joining the ABC, Manda Hatter and her commercial TV colleagues jokingly called the national broadcaster the "GayBC" but were surprised to find it wasn't as welcoming as she expected so she got to work with ABC Pride to improve inclusivity.
Terry Diamond knows better than most the "unique grief" that comes with pregnancy loss — she's faced 10 miscarriages but her struggle felt like a "dirty little secret".
Sydneysiders could find it harder to get a natural Christmas tree this festive season due to the record-breaking wet weather.
Hayley Prenter is one of almost 40 per cent of 16-24 year olds who reported a mental health condition last year, whose treatment plans will be cut short if the federal government stops funding an extra 10 sessions a year.
Australia are out of the T20 World Cup thanks to England's Ben Stokes-led four-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the SCG.
For Iranian dissidents, protesting against the country can mean violence and intimidation.
Advocates have welcomed the sentencing of Neil Duncan, who was convicted earlier this year on eight counts of sexually touching young girls.
In a statement on Friday afternoon the zoo said that a comprehensive report was still underway, but that it believed "fastenings of the mesh wire fence failed".
Sydney United 58 FC are fined $15,000 and face possible bans from future competitions after a Football Australia (FA) investigation finds fans behaved in a "deeply offensive" manner at last month's Australia Cup final.
Sydney woman Gina Kennedy — who Googled "how to poison someone", before killing her partner with an axe, smoking a cigarette and catching a taxi to the police station — is jailed for 27 years.
The man who brought Nirvana, Beastie Boys, Fugazi and many more to Australia reflects on a few highlights of his career
Among the crowds at a male-dominated mining conference, women have been leading discussions about social and educational change in the industry.
The foster mother of William Tyrrell is found not guilty of lying to the NSW Crime Commission, and urges police to focus their efforts on looking for the missing boy.
Teresa Plane has been named NSW Senior Australian of the Year. The 89-year-old wants to see patients, families and carers being supported much earlier with palliative care after a diagnosis.
Here's why it's important for parents to start a conversation with their child about sexual health and safety — and how to be a supportive ally if they experience sexual assault.
As people await the Marvel movie with feverish anticipation, the cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is only worried about one thing.
Investigations continue into how a male lion and four cubs managed to breach a containment fence, causing an emergency situation at the iconic Taronga Zoo that overlooks Sydney Harbour.
A detective tells a Sydney court he has formed the belief William Tyrrell's foster mother knows where the missing boy is. The 57-year-old cannot be identified for legal reasons.
When Shoshana started an Instagram meme page for her friends, she never expected total strangers would connect with it too.
Phoney environmental claims are a big problem in the fashion industry. So, how do you know if the 'eco-friendly' label is a lie?
The SBS broadcaster urged Australians to "just do something, say something" to counter racism and support multicultural communities.
The International Mining and Resources Conference has commenced in Sydney, where former NZ PM Helen Clark urged the attendees to be part of the fight against climate change.
The latest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia means mortgage borrowers have been pushed to the limits — and beyond — of their "stress test" buffer.
Jon-Bernard Kairouz's lawyer insists his client was speaking at a COVID lockdown protest as a comedian, but a Sydney magistrate says his words and actions demonstrate it was not a joke.
Muslim women are launching a petition to change the constitution of the caretaker of Sydney's Lakemba Mosque, which restricts membership to men of Lebanese heritage. A constitution "so old it was printed on a typewriter".
NSW's UK Agent-General Stephen Cartwright tells a parliamentary inquiry his appointment to the $600,000 role was based on merit not on the fact former deputy premier John Barilaro referred him.
Taronga Zoo has blamed a fence issue after five lions are found outside their enclosure in an "emergency situation" that saw staff moved to safe zones before the animals were recaptured and one cub was tranquillised.
International computer-hacking syndicates will be eyeing off more Australian targets after a string of recent data breaches, a cybersecurity expert says.
A court hears Gregory John Walker, who is accused of murder over a house fire in Sydney 24 years ago, allegedly made threats to witnesses and attempted to establish an alibi. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following story contains images of a person who has died.
The brother of a Hells Angels bikie killed during an infamous 2009 brawl at Sydney Airport is among three men charged over the alleged kidnapping and assault of a 31-year-old last night.
The NSW government avoids a contentious fight in parliament over whether to introduce a cashless card for gambling.
Since Pastor Steff Fenton created a safe Church for the queer community, they feel "like there's so much space for all the good things in life".
Authorities confirm that the 23-year-old Australian woman was working as a film production assistant at the time.
An email reveals then-NSW treasurer Dominic Perrottet wanted to meet with the shortlisted candidates for a lucrative UK trade role even though an independent recruitment process had already made a selection.
As Manly pick up the pieces following the Pride jersey saga and the sacking of coach Des Hasler, star prop Jake Trbojevic reaffirms his family's commitment to the club and rubbishes claims of a supposed rift with Daly Cherry-Evans.
Australia's Diamonds continue their stellar 2022 campaign by clinching the three-match series against England with a 56-48 victory in game two in Sydney.
Hundreds of people came out to Sydney beach North Narrabeen to remember former Australian surfing star Chris Davidson, who was killed after an alleged assault outside the South West Rocks Country Club in September.
Dominic Perrottet was optimistic his party would learn from its messy federal preselections, but what is transpiring among NSW Liberals right now shows little has changed, writes state political reporter Ashleigh Raper.
Basketballer Tiana Mangakahia was a star on the rise, destined for the Australian Opals and the WNBA, when a breast cancer diagnosis changed everything. Now she finally feels she's getting back to her best, and is ready to make an impact in the WNBL.
The four Australian women, who have come home from a Syrian detention camp, say they are willing to do whatever it takes to keep the community safe.
The first group of Australian women and children held in a detention camp in north-east Syria since the fall of the Islamic State group in 2019 has been successfully repatriated.
The MEU says international company Peabody is attempting to terminate an enterprise agreement to try and avoid new federal industrial relations laws.
The jury has been told that in the 40 years since Ms Bowie's disappearance, police have never contacted experts to establish important facts for the case.
In a research first, psilocybin, more commonly known as magic mushrooms, will be explored as a possible treatment for body image issues at the country's new centre for eating disorders.
Former NRL player Curtis Scott is convicted of assaulting his girlfriend and intimidating her with threats to kill as their relationship broke down in 2018.
A second Sydney United 58 fan caught performing "a fascist salute or similar gesture" during the Australia Cup final receives a lifetime ban by Football Australia.
Thousands of bees turned up in Dian's backyard one morning. There was nothing to panic about, beekeepers say.
A man charged with the murder of his 74-year-old wife "made full and detailed admissions", police tell a Sydney court.
MORNING BRIEFING: One of Sydney's oldest private schools, The King's School, is under investigation for allegedly misusing taxpayer dollars.
Jan and Queenie matched on Tinder mid-lockdown in 2020 and fell gloriously in love not long after. This is the story of how they overcame the anxieties that come with dating in the midst of a pandemic when you're young, trans and queer.
A 19-year-old Sydney man is charged after allegedly using information obtained during last month’s Optus data breach to blackmail people.
This year is officially Sydney’s wettest on record after yet another downpour over the weather station in the CBD where data is gathered.
Former environment minister Matt Kean, who previously said the project doesn't stack up financially, now urges the government to "crack on with" raising the Warragamba Dam wall.
The long-standing artistic director of Opera Australia resigns during a period of turbulence for the company due to multiple resignations this year and allegations of bullying.
A south-west Sydney mother has been charged with the manslaughter death of her autistic son after allegedly providing him with insufficient food and medical treatment.
From flexibility and mobility to mindfulness and relaxation, Pilates can be a helpful exercise in many ways — but is it accessible for the regular Australian? Marnie Vinall gave it a go and this is what she found.
Football Australia issues life ban to spectator who was shown performing a fascist salute at the Australia Cup final.
Gen Z and Millennials are nominally more secular than their parents, so what's with the boom in internet mysticism?
A proposal to raise the wall of Warragamba Dam is a critical project to fund and will "future-proof" Western Sydney, the New South Wales Premier says.
Want to make your home a nicer space to be in? Here are some decorating tips to make your home a healthier space that won't cost you much and don't need any tradies to make happen.
After being named overall winner at the 40 Under 40 Asian Australian Leadership Awards, Tu Le says the Kristina Keneally election setback led to more opportunities to help her community.
Former Canberra playmaker Mark McLinden is identified as the man who invaded the field and was arrested at Sunday's NRL grand final.
Cars will be banned from a busy section of Bay Street for six weekends over summer in a bid to remove the "grand runway" favoured by irresponsible revheads.
The police officer son of former NSW premier and federal senator Kristina Keneally will appear in court next month after being charged with fabricating evidence.
A judge says Tyrell Edwards is accused of an "unintentional crime", granting the 18 year old bail for a crash that killed five teenagers last month.
Residents across NSW are being warned to prepare for two wet weather systems which could cause more flooding this week.
North Queensland Cowboys player Luciano Leilua is charged with alleged domestic violence offences in Sydney by NSW Police.
Penrith is pumping after the Panthers' grand final win last night against Western Sydney rivals the Parramatta Eels with elated fans lauding the "brilliant" culture of the club.
Western Sydney is getting a $5 billion sugar hit but the government is rebuking suggestions the money is to apologise for the harsh lockdowns imposed in the area during the Delta COVID lockdown.
The mood in the ground 10 minutes before the grand final had Eels fans dreaming of glory. This incredible Penrith team crushed those dreams in minutes, writes Nick Campton.
It was an absolute clinic from the Panthers as they downed the Eels to go back-to-back — but one moment in particular personified Penrith's brilliant night. These are the five moments that stole the spotlight.
Having failed to win a match in their first season, the Newcastle Knights claim the NRLW premiership in just their second campaign with a convincing 32-12 defeat of the Parramatta Eels in the grand final.
Football Australia criticises a "small number" of Sydney United 58 fans who appeared to perform Nazi salutes and booed the Welcome to Country during last night's Australia Cup final.
Two years after being bitten by a great white shark, Ms Doyle is preparing to face her fears in the boxing ring to raise money for marine conservation.
Many people visit the Blue Mountains to see the Three Sisters, but don't realise deep in the valley are other reminders of life before colonisation — and the strong connection First Nations people continue to have with that Country today.
Guided by former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke, Macarthur FC wins its first piece of silverware, beating Sydney United 58 with a dominant 2-0 victory.
Lauren Jackson gave fans a final reminder of her greatness as she helped the Opals secure the bronze medal at the FIBA Women's World Cup in Sydney, writes Hayley Wilde.
Lauren Jackson produces one last vintage performance for the Opals to lead Australia to victory over Canada in the bronze medal game at the FIBA Women's World Cup, while the USA wins gold.
Thais Orban, Sonia Coimbra and Pedro Mello say they had to leave their country when Jair Bolsonaro was elected as president of Brazil in 2018. On Sunday, they will have the chance to vote against Bolsonaro in the country's presidential election.
The Opals dream of a gold on home soil may be over, but the bronze medal is still up for grabs, writes Hayley Wildes.
After almost two weeks of complaints to housing authorities, Pierre Gawronski learned his next-door neighbour had passed away. He says this tragedy is the symptom of a failing system.
Australia will play Canada for the bronze medal after falling to a desperately tight defeat against China.
There was a time when Mitch Kenny knew as much about playing hooker as he did cutting grass. Now he's odds-on to star the NRL grand final as Penrith's dummy half.
A woman who killed her mother in an act of 'brutality' appeals her sentence, saying the judge did not take her disability properly into account.
Facing the inquest for the third day, Anthony Koletti says he thought his wife, alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick, was "honest" and "diligent", passing the blame of her death onto the investigation.
Minister for Infrastructure Rob Stokes, who was in the running to take over as premier of NSW, has announced his retirement from politics.
As Parramatta prepare the final stages of their premiership assault on Penrith, the club's glories and agonies collide in what shapes as either the club's finest hour in decades or yet another false dawn for the blue and gold masses.
MORNING BRIEFING: Today's national cabinet may see New South Wales scrap all COVID-19 isolation rules in favour of "living with the virus".
Everything you need to know as the Parramatta Eels take on the Penrith Panthers in the NRL grand final, and the Eels' NRLW side meet the Newcastle Knights in the women's decider.
An alleged associate of the Alameddine criminal network is accused of roles in planned hits on two high-ranking members of the Hamze family in as many months in Sydney, a court hears.
The United States keeps rolling on at the Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney after surviving a physical quarterfinal clash against Serbia.
John and Roxlyn Bowie's only living child has told a court she witnessed her father being violent towards her mother.
Anthony Koletti tells an inquest he did not delay making a missing person's report about his wife Melissa Caddick so she had time to get away from police.
Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes deserves his Dally M victory, but the Sharks playmaker will now unfairly be saddled with the weight of history.
Taking her hit radio program Take 5 to television, Zan Rowe reveals how music "undoes" people during interviews with Keith Urban, Guy Pearce, Missy Higgins, Tori Amos and Tony Armstrong.
Swedish singers, songwriters and producers punch above their weight in the pantheon of pop. After the US and UK, Sweden is the world's largest producer of pop music. Indira Naidoo is joined by ABC broadcaster and Swede pop enthusiast James O’Brien to play his favourites.
Eels star Mitchell Moses reveals he missed the birth of his child to play in Parramatta's successful preliminary final against the Cowboys.
Lachlan Murdoch's lawyers say the company which owns Crikey is “directing ridicule and hatred” towards him as a date is set for his defamation trial.
If a child dreamed up a rugby league player, they'd play like Latrell Mitchell, writes Nick Campton. So can the South Sydney star take his team all the way?
Facing strong opponents, the Opals have had a tough start to the World Cup, but if they want to go deep in this tournament, they have one major problem to fix, writes Hayley Wildes.
The state's Minister for Women's Safety, Natalie Ward, says the change will "give our workers greater support at a time when they need it most".
Lauren Jackson's return could not prevent the Opals from losing 70-57 to Olympic bronze medallists France in their first game of the FIBA Women's World Cup.
Airservices Australia says weather conditions are likely to cause two of three runways at Sydney to close, after more than 50 flights have been cancelled.
The man behind Parker Furniture's popular mid-century designs is somewhat bemused by the enduring demand for his pieces.
Indigenous groups say today's public holiday is a chance to elevate their perspectives on the Monarchy and draw attention to injustices.
While a Women's Basketball World Cup medal would be nice, Opals veteran Cayla George has an even bigger prize waiting for her at the end of the tournament in Sydney — a baby girl.
For more than 100 years, the Penrith Paceway has been an institute of Sydney's west. But the NSW government has issued it with a notice to acquire its land to make way for a multi-million-dollar upgrade to its neighbouring Penrith Stadium.
The rules for the National Day of Mourning differ in each state. Here's what you need to know in NSW.
MP Tania Mihailuk uses parliamentary privilege to attack the character of a potential future candidate — linking them to corrupt former minister Eddie Obeid.
The world's 12 best women's basketball teams are in Sydney for the biggest event in the sport, alongside the Olympics. So when is it on, how can you watch, and will the Opals win?
MORNING BRIEFING: NSW Labor will not take a nurse-to-patient ratio to the 2023 election but has promised enforceable staffing levels.
After a stunning season in the WNBA, Ezi Magbegor has emerged as a true force on the world basketball stage, so could she be the shining star of the Opals' World Cup campaign?
The technology industry has been told to develop codes that will regulate "harmful online content", but critics say the scheme is flawed.
Bilal Hamze, the cousin of Brothers 4 Life gang leader and murderer Bassam Hamzy, was shot dead in what police described as a "brutal, execution-style" drive-by hit just before 10.30pm on June 17, 2021.
A NSW parliamentary inquiry is told teachers at a school in north-west Sydney were kept in the dark about the extent of the dangerous dust on the grounds.
Peabody Energy has received a clean-up notice after two discharges of polluted water containing coal particles — and some are expecting a big fine to follow.
Sydneysiders were urged not to enter the water at Ramsgate Beach while a dolphin was frolicking inside the netted swimming area.
A lawyer for the teenager charged over a crash at Buxton which claimed five lives seeks a second bail hearing at the "earliest possible date" due to concerns about her client's mental health, a court hears.
The NSW government sacks Amy Brown after months of scrutiny into the decision to hire the former deputy premier for a lucrative trade job.