6 h. ago Lisa Wilkinson and Peter FitzSimons downsize to Sydney penthouse

The Sydney media power couple have purchased a lower north shore property after selling their long-time Cremorne family home.

Politics

8 h. ago Giant caverns, pinpoint accuracy: Inside the mission to finish Sydney’s largest tunnelling jigsaw

Like a gigantic Meccano set, the most challenging part of the city’s under-harbour motorway tunnels is about to start in massive caverns beneath the inner west.

Events

8 h. ago Australian lawyer has property empire frozen amid $55m embezzlement claims

Former NSW police officer-turned lawyer Evatt Tamine is accused of misappropriating millions from trust funds he was controlling on behalf of a Texan billionaire.

Society

8 h. ago Former Bar of the Year Double Deuce Lounge to close on Bridge St as Friday drinks fizzle

“It hasn’t been the same since COVID,” says one operator as other venues also exit the northern CBD precinct.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘I had to sit on the floor’: Sydney University adds thousands of extra students

Students at Sydney University paying $50,000 for their degree say overcrowding in some lectures has led to fights for seats while student satisfaction rates have dropped.

Politics

17 h. ago Up in smoke: NSW Labor closes Sydney stores in illegal tobacco raids

NSW Labor has started the first of its raids on stores selling illegal tobacco. 

Events

18 h. ago Travel agent cancelled customers’ holidays to pocket refunds herself

A travel agent from Sydney’s south has admitted to a fraudulent scheme which ruined overseas holidays and netted her more than $77,000.

Economics

19 h. ago As it happened: RBA keeps interest rates on hold; Police arrest 13 at violent Sydney defence expo protest; Speculation of Ley’s leadership continues

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

Events

20 h. ago Netflix, Disney and other streamers to be forced to pay for more Australian

After years of deliberation and haggling, a deal to support Australian screen content via quotas is finally imminent.

Technology

20 h. ago Australia news LIVE: RBA keeps interest rates on hold at 3.6 per cent; Thirteen arrested at Sydney defence expo protest; Speculation of Ley’s Liberal leadership continues

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

Politics

21 h. ago Australia news LIVE: RBA governor Bullock explains why interest rates remain 3.6 per cent; Thirteen arrested at Sydney defence expo protest; Seven dead in Nepal avalanche

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

Politics

25 h. ago ‘They got gangs here’: How Sydney got caught up in New York’s mayoral race

A candidate for mayor of New York City established a volunteer vigilante force to patrol Sydney’s train network in 1992. Here’s what he thought of Parramatta.

Events

31 h. ago Aussie data centre operator lands $14.8b AI deal with Microsoft

The US tech giant has signed a $14.8 billion agreement to buy artificial intelligence computing capacity from Sydney-based Iren, becoming its largest customer.

Economics

31 h. ago From the brink to billionaires: Sydney brothers land $14.8 billion Microsoft deal

Four years ago, the ASX rejected Iren when it tried to list. Now, it’s signed one of the largest contracts ever awarded to an Australian technology firm.

Economics

32 h. ago This club with a killer verandah is serving pub classics from an old

The team from old-school chippy Rosie’s Fish and Chips has taken over the kitchen at the local RSL, serving schnitzels, pies, and yes, fish and chips.

Events

32 h. ago Inside the Sydney Harbour Bridge landmark you probably haven’t heard of

While Sydneysiders are well-acquainted with the famous climb, there is a lesser-known structure that will shut for months while it undergoes a major facelift.

Politics

37 h. ago Cup betting intrigue: One Kiwi punter stands to win $730,000 from $7

Kieran McManus, the son of Irish billionaire JP McManus, got proceedings going at the Call of the Card making the first bet to win $1 million when he backed Land Legend before the punters launched at Al Riffa.

Politics

41 h. ago Al Riffa price tumbles with the rain as punter backs top weight to win $4 million

Kieran McManus, the son of Irish billionaire JP McManus, got proceedings going at the Call of the Card making the first bet to win $1 million when he backed Land Legend before the punters launched at Al Riffa.

Economics

41 h. ago Brother of prominent property developer held hostage for four days

He was safely released after his family paid a $1 million ransom.

Events

41 h. ago More than just Rumours? Why fans are hoping Fleetwood Mac could be back

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are on speaking terms again. Could this mean Fleetwood Mac are getting back together, and why would that be a big deal?

Politics