41 m. ago On omakase restaurant in Redfern that turns dinner into a show

There’s a new rendition of Stairway to Heaven. You’ll find it at R by Raita Noda, a 15-seat Japanese fine diner on Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane.

Politics

1 hour ago New cycle, old questions: Australia’s big ‘reset’ in the Caribbean

Australia’s three-Test tour of the West Indies shapes as a defining reset, with key selection calls ahead of a new WTC cycle and home Ashes.

Politics

4 h. ago Stuck in the dreaded ‘gristle’ seat at a dinner party? Try these foodie conversation starters

In the interests of sparking more interesting discussions around the tables of Australia, I hereby pass on 10 questions to help break the ice.

Society

6 h. ago Hunt for hooded figure wanted for questioning over ‘horrific’ Sydney stabbing

Police said they are “seeking justice” for 34-year-old James Pakis, as they released footage from the night of his alleged murder earlier this year.

Politics

8 h. ago Hunt for hooded figure wanted for questioning over fatal Sydney stabbing

Police are looking for a person they believe could assist them in their investigation of a brutal stabbing earlier this year.

Events

9 h. ago Police release CCTV as investigations continue into fatal Belmore stabbing

Detectives have released CCTV as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged fatal stabbing of a man in Sydney’s south-west earlier this year.

Events

12 h. ago Market stallholders revolt over council’s ‘shocking’ fee hike

Stallholders at a long-running Sydney market fear they could be forced out of the site over a council plan to jack up stall fees.

Events

12 h. ago Dubious loan, ‘bully boy’ tactics as costs blow out on Sydney Fish Market

Building costs have skyrocketed since Multiplex won the contract for the new outlet, but with the NSW government unwilling to spend more on the colossal project, it is turning the screws on subcontractors.

Politics

12 h. ago Gangster has survived four murder plots: How Samimjan Azari became Sydney’s most marked man

For years, Azari has worked his way up the pecking order of the notorious Alameddine crime network. It could cost him his life.

Events

12 h. ago It’s a Paradox. Trump Tower developer rebrands Sydney’s Radisson

Sydney’s historic Radisson Blu Plaza hotel, which was the original home of publisher John Fairfax & Sons, is being rebranded under the Paradox chain.

Politics

22 h. ago Shooters want a ‘right to hunt’. How about a right not to be shot?

A bill before the NSW parliament has nothing to do with conservation. It’s an extravagant and dangerous wish list from the gun lobby.

Events

22 h. ago ‘Anonymity is not acceptable’: Gang rape survivor calls for alleged offenders to be unmasked

Tegan Wagner survived a gang rape in 2002. She says despite their age, the alleged teenage perpetrators of a recent attack in Sydney’s south-west should be identified.

Events

22 h. ago ‘Ignore the letter’: Schools boss intervened over contractor friend’s pay, inquiry told

The ICAC has heard that after questions were raised about a cycling buddy’s $2800-a-day pay, Anthony Manning asked for the document to be withdrawn.

Culture

22 h. ago Details emerge about Sydney plumber accused of Bali shooting

New details have emerged about the Sydney plumber who has been charged with murder over a shooting at a villa in Bali.

Events

23 h. ago Pride aims to break down barriers for more winter success at Randwick

Warwick Farm trainer Joe Pride believes there is a culture of scratching horses because of poor draws in Sydney, but he is not joining the club.

Politics

25 h. ago Sydney families receive letters after man charged with criminal offences

NSW and Federal Police sent more than 1000 families letters notifying them about the alleged criminal actions of a man who worked with children in Sydney's north and CBD.

Events

25 h. ago Sydney trio allegedly made $10 million selling fake luxury gear

The three men sold the counterfeit luxury goods through social media sites, police said.

Economics

25 h. ago ‘Quite alarming’: Sydney families sent letter about alleged child sex offences

More than 1200 families received the email from police notifying them about a man who worked with children being charged with criminal offences.

Society

25 h. ago Trials set to be aborted amid damage to NSW’s busiest court complex

Sydney’s Downing Centre court complex is expected to be shut for weeks after a burst water main caused flood damage to part of the building.

Events

27 h. ago No rice or noodle dish is over $15 at Junda Khoo’s new rooftop beer hall

Ho Liao is the cherry on top of the Sydney chef’s three-storey Malaysian mega venue in Melbourne’s CBD.

Politics