6 h. ago A $100m fund to improve West Melbourne streets has paid for tram stops and streetscapes kilometres away

Residents say money intended to improve liveability when the new West Gate Tunnel opens has instead been spent on dangerous traffic changes and upgrades in other areas.

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6 h. ago Business sweeteners on the table as government prepares to unveil climate target

The federal government is set to court industry support as it announces an upgraded emissions reduction target, while the Coalition’s net zero fight ramps up.

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6 h. ago The Sydney couple who gifted the city a rock and polished metal sculpture

James Brownlow and Doug Small were private people, lovers of minimalist Asian art. After their deaths they left an enduring legacy to Sydney.

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8 h. ago Road rage attack in Sydney’s west leaves two teens hospitalised

A suspect is still on the run following a road rage attack in Lakemba last night that left two teenagers in hospital.

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9 h. ago Landmark planning changes show the Minns government truly understands Sydney’s housing crisis

Well-designed, well-located and affordable housing is vital to a modern, progressive city. These changes will help.

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9 h. ago Albanese was chasing a big announcement. He got a reality check instead

Australians dubious about the merit of handing billions of dollars to PNG to establish a rugby league team and upgrade its military will not be impressed.

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20 h. ago Secret warning of Sydney rail overload and need for $10b in upgrades

A leaked table reveals where bureaucrats are pushing for imminent upgrades to the city’s ailing rail network.

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20 h. ago From border protection to harbour cruises: Home Affairs’ luxury party boat

Home Affairs goes from “on-water matters” to Sydney Harbour parties on a $17,000-a-day luxury cruise.

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25 h. ago Travelling first class on this train is a perfect mix of old and new

This European train offers modern comfort, while its compartment seating and dining car are welcome reminders of classic rail travel.

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31 h. ago September is hotter than ever, but January rings the alarm bell even louder

Sydney has hit 29 degrees this week and Melbourne 24 as the weather bureau forecasts rain throughout spring.

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32 h. ago September hotter than it used to be, as warming accelerates in spring and summer

As Sydney hits 29 degrees and Melbourne reaches 24 degrees early this week, rain is still expected throughout spring.

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32 h. ago Chef Peter Gilmore’s secret garden (plus his favourite spots in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart)

The acclaimed fine-dining chef shares his list of go-to cafes, bars and restaurants, and why Tasmania has captured his heart.

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32 h. ago ‘China is relentless’: US diplomat warns Beijing could be influencing PNG treaty delay

Returning home without a PNG defence treaty would be another blow for Albanese after Vanuatu shelved plans to sign a security deal with Australia last week.

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34 h. ago Yes, September is hotter than it used to be. Even more than the rest of the year

As Sydney hits 29 degrees and Melbourne hits 24 degrees early this week, rain is still expected throughout spring.

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36 h. ago ‘Extremely brave’: Police rush into Sydney restaurant to save man from gas leak

Five officers were hospitalised after putting their lives at risk in an unsuccessful attempt to resuscitate a man poisoned by a carbon monoxide leak.

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38 h. ago The Sydney homes being knocked down, and the people keen to immortalise them

As tens of thousands of dwellings are flattened in the push for density, there are moves to document these soon-to-be-bulldozed buildings and streetscapes.

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39 h. ago Ley receives ‘mass exodus’ warning after Hastie threatens to quit frontbench over net zero

Leading MPs Andrew Hastie and Jonathon Duniam have flagged a wave of dissent over climate policy in a fresh test of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s authority.

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44 h. ago Their schools are too hot for study. So these students are doing something about it

With heat-related deaths set to soar by 400 per cent in Sydney, these “angry” students are taking action.

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51 h. ago Cathy Freeman returns to Olympic stadium 25 years on as first inductee into hall of fame

Cathy Freeman was honoured on Monday night in a ceremony celebrating 25 years since the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

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52 h. ago Nikki Webster performs Under Southern Skies with her children

Singer Nikki Webster, who was 13 when she performed Under Southern Skies at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, is joined by her daughter Skylah and son Malakai for a 25th anniversary performance at Accor Stadium on Monday, September 15, 2025.

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