72 m. ago Two charged over suspected mistaken identity murder of Sydney plumber

John Versace was gunned down in the driveway of his family home at the height of a gangland war.

Events

87 m. ago Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani easily elected mayor of New York

The state assemblyman, 34, will become the second-youngest mayor of New York, the first Muslim and only the second democratic socialist to run the US’s largest and most important city.

Politics

3 h. ago Inside the room where officers control the entire Brisbane train network

When you hop on a train, it’s unlikely you’re thinking about this cavernous room in Brisbane. But it’s here that officers are controlling the movement of more than 100 trains across the entire south-east Queensland network.

Society

4 h. ago Helicopter rescue crew among dozens dead as storm tears through Philippines

The military crew were conducting a humanitarian mission to an island mid-storm when their chopper went down.

Events

6 h. ago Death toll reaches 46 as Typhoon Kalmaegi tears through the Philippines

The victims include six crew members of a military helicopter that crashed on a disaster response mission in Mindanao.

Events

8 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

10 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

10 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

19 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

19 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

20 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

21 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

22 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

23 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

27 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

33 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

33 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

34 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

34 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

45 h. ago End of an ordeal: The moment kidnappers cut loose Sydney property developer’s brother

After four anxious days, during which police feared he would be tortured or killed, George Ayoub was reunited with loved ones on a western Sydney street.

Events