2 h. ago Car bursts into flames on Sydney street after motorcycle crash

A car has burst into flames in Sydney's south-west after it collided with a motorcycle.

Events

3 h. ago The beauty and the terror of the inland sea flooding the outback

The flood waters from “exceptional” monsoonal rains in western Queensland were devastating for many graziers, but are already breathing new life into the normally dry landscapes of the interior.

Events

3 h. ago Burton to return, Kikau pushing hard to be fit for Good Friday showdown

Matt Burton will be back to face South Sydney, but his Fijian international teammate may spend more time on the sidelines.

Politics

6 h. ago Valais Blacknose sheep are headed to the Sydney Royal Easter Show

Valais Blacknose sheep bound for the Sydney Royal Easter Show enjoy a train trip, much to the delight of commuters.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Global city’: Corner pub set to become new Brisbane landmark

Plans have been lodged with Brisbane City Council for a 39-storey tower on a city block anchored by churches and heritage-listed buildings.

Politics

8 h. ago Injury blow for Hawks, key midfielder out for months; Marsh leaves AFLPA for second innings at cricket union

Will Day is facing up to four months on the sidelines after suffering a stress fracture in his foot, while AFL Players Association chief Paul Marsh has resigned to return to his old job.

Events

9 h. ago Why the ‘personal issues’ label is doing some AFL players a disservice

A player who is suffering from poor mental health should be given the space to work through their issues, with all the support the AFL system can offer. But if a player’s behaviour is contributing to their issues, clubs should be able to call out that behaviour.

Sport

11 h. ago A West Aussie’s view from the east: Six reasons why Sydney outshines Perth

If you told this rusted-on Perth Hills dweller that she’d move out of her house on a bushy half-acre block to a tiny apartment on the northern beaches of Sydney, I’d have thought you were joking. Yet here I am.

Politics

13 h. ago Albanese and Dutton gear up for their first election debate today

The prime minister and opposition leader are both in Sydney today, gearing up for their first election debate on the campaign trail.

Politics

14 h. ago Cargo plane makes emergency landing at Sydney airport overnight

A cargo plane has made emergency landing in Sydney, breaking the overnight curfew.

Transport

14 h. ago ‘This is out of control’: The 750 tradies who bought fake qualifications from criminals

Building defects cost Sydney home owners and taxpayers $700 million a year. Some of the problem begins with who is engaged to do the work.

Events

14 h. ago Restoring faith in building industry is vital for growing city

Building defects and unqualified construction workers are costing Sydney homeowners and taxpayers $700 million a year – even as development accelerates.

Politics

14 h. ago Former top Berejiklian aide gets plum Queensland government job

Sarah Cruickshank, whose bombshell evidence before ICAC helped seal the former premier’s fate, has landed a top job with Queensland’s Justice Department.

Politics

22 h. ago ‘V’landys doesn’t understand WA’: Premier takes aim at NRL boss

Roger Cook said WA remained open to a deal if the NRL treated the state with “more respect”.

Politics

23 h. ago From nuisance to mascot, the true history of Sydney’s bin chicken

The much-derided white ibis wasn’t always a city-slicker. But now it calls Sydney home, a rare case of a metropolis being the saviour of a threatened species.

Politics

24 h. ago Liberal candidate a landlord despite spruiking self as renter

The Liberal candidate for Kooyong campaigning on housing affordability while spruiking herself as a “renter” has been forced to admit she's actually a landlord.

Politics

24 h. ago Magpies pair De Goey, Schultz to miss clash with Sydney because of injury

The forward duo have been ruled out of Friday night’s Gather Round match in Adelaide, while Dan Houston will also be absent after accepting his two-match suspension.

Events

26 h. ago Why Caro changed her mind on Hinkley handover; King tells Clarko, ‘don’t treat us as fools’

Port Adelaide’s “disastrous” start to the season is adding to the scrutiny on its coaching succession plan, while the Kangaroos’ efforts to deflect attention for their poor showing against Sydney did not impress a prominent club figure.

Politics

26 h. ago Liberal candidate revealed to be a landlord after spruiking herself as a renter

The Liberal candidate for Kooyong campaigning on housing affordability while spruiking herself as a 'renter' has been forced to admit she's actually a landlord.

Politics

27 h. ago Dutton harbours dreams of Kirribilli, but Australians never liked a Sydney bias

In framing their Constitution, the Australian people rejected Sydney as the federal capital. Perhaps Peter Dutton needs a refresher.

Politics