3 h. ago Two missing after car plunges into river as rain lashes Sydney

Sydney could record up to 80mm of rain on Thursday as police search for two men who went missing after their car crashed into a river near Wisemans Ferry on Wednesday night.

Events

5 h. ago Soaked parts of northern NSW and Sydney warned rain will intensify

Weather forecasters say the heaviest rainfalls are still to come today for the already soaked NSW coast and south-east Queensland.

Events

5 h. ago Teenager charged with the alleged murder of Sydney underworld figure

A teenager has been charged with the alleged murder of Sydney underworld figure Dawood Zakaria.

Events

6 h. ago A bad wig and OTT characters make this crime series darkly comic

The co-creator of Netflix hit Ozark takes on the drug trade in Rotterdam’s docks in this European co-production.

Events

15 h. ago Teenager charged over underworld figure’s death in Sydney gangland shooting

The 19-year-old has been charged with the murder of Dawood Zakaria and the attempted murder of lawyer Sylvan Singh, who was injured in the Granville attack.

Events

16 h. ago First they topped the HSC. Now North Sydney Boys is raising the bar

The school has a growing number of students enrolled in extension English courses this year, defying a statewide slump as it sets the standard.

Politics

16 h. ago Disgraced doctor punted from peak body, placed on indefinite leave from Sydney hospital

In a move that could prompt action from health regulators, the Australian Orthopaedic Association has stripped Munjed Al Muderis of his membership.

Science

18 h. ago Victim of fatal Sydney shooting named as search for gunman continues

The victim of a fatal shooting in Sydney's west last night has been identified as the search for the gunman continues.

Events

19 h. ago Opening nears for $2 billion motorway to Sydney’s new international airport

The 16-kilometre motorway will provide a critical link to the new Western Sydney Airport, as well as connecting to the M7 which is being widened to three lanes.

Economics

20 h. ago Man embraces family as he is acquitted of rape charge against Sydney Uni student

The 22-year-old cried and hugged his family after he was found not guilty of raping the then-18-year-old student following a party at St Paul’s College campus.

Society

23 h. ago Teenager arrested over underworld figure’s death in Sydney gangland shooting

The 19-year-old is expected to be charged with the murder of Dawood Zakaria, and the attempted murder of lawyer Sylvan Singh, who was injured in the Granville attack.

Events

23 h. ago Investigations continue after man shot dead in Sydney's west

Police are investigating two crime scenes in Sydney's west after a man was shot dead last night.

Events

23 h. ago Sydney has recorded its wettest August in 27 years, and there’s more rain coming

Not since 1998 has Sydney seen so much rain in August, with eleven days still left in the month.

Politics

23 h. ago Man killed in Sydney’s west identified while police hunt for gunman

Osama Momani, 22, was killed in a sleepy housing development on Tuesday night. He is the second person assassinated in a public place shooting this week.

Events

27 h. ago Search continues for gunman after man killed in shooting in Sydney's west

The man was shot in a car last night, with the car later found to be set alight.

Events

30 h. ago The backyard experiment that exposed the swaths who want help with gambling

Counsellor Gareth Wyatt is helping tackle gambling addiction among young men in the suburbs of Sydney.

Politics

30 h. ago The backyard experiment that exposed the swaths who are calling out for help

Counsellor Gareth Wyatt is helping tackle gambling addiction among young men in the suburbs of Sydney.

Politics

40 h. ago Revealed: The secrets behind Sydney’s top schools for HSC maths

Just three schools average above 90 for HSC mathematics, but the big improver in recent years is Concord High. Here’s their secret.

Politics

40 h. ago Victorian opposition leader defends appearance at scene of deadly stabbing

The Victorian opposition leader has defended making a surprise appearance at the scene of a deadly stabbing in Dandenong to highlight Victoria's crime crisis.

Politics

41 h. ago Murray’s back training with Rabbitohs. It’s no coincidence they’re winning again

The star lock hasn’t given up hope of returning for South Sydney’s round 27 clash with the Roosters.

Politics