6 h. ago Amid conflict at home, Iranian director wins top prize at Sydney Film Festival

Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just an Accident has been awarded the $60,000 prize in a competition for “audacious, courageous and cutting-edge” films.

Culture

8 h. ago ‘We will become a giant in the NRL’: New Bears’ boss reveals his blueprint

Sitting in the stands at North Sydney Oval last week, new Bears’ CEO Anthony De Ceglie addressed criticism of his appointment and outlined his vision for the future.

Politics

10 h. ago The growing Sydney suburb haunted by the homes that never were

It’s a job site that has been deserted for 13 years – with no clear end to the impasse in sight.

Politics

12 h. ago These vacant railway yards at Redfern could be Sydney’s next mega film studios

A consortium of local filmmakers, architects and Lendlease are believed to be backing a proposal to transform an industrial site near Carriageworks into a facility to make new film and television content.

Politics

12 h. ago These vacant railway yards at Redfern could be our next mega film studios

Filmmakers, architects and investors are believed to be backing a plan to transform an industrial site into a facility to make new film and television content.

Politics

22 h. ago ‘Close to water’: Sydney’s prestige suburb outperforming the rest

Five of Sydney’s priciest suburbs, all known for their proximity to water, are at the top of the price growth tables for the past five years.

Politics

31 h. ago Radley suffers seventh concussion of career as Roosters pull

The Roosters have recorded their sixth win of the season against the Knights after losing Victory Radley to concussion in the first half.

Politics

32 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE: Roosters on the board as Foketi scores first try of his NRL career

Roosters flyer Dominic Young will play his final 80 minutes for the Tricolours before moving back to the Knights as the two go head-to-head in Newcastle. Follow all the action.

Politics

33 h. ago Sir Lucan heats up again for Winter Cup as Nock gets one hand on title

Sir Lucan went back-to-back in the Winter Cup as gun apprentice Braith Nock strengthened his hold on the Sydney apprentices title with a first city treble.

Politics

33 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE: Knights strike first as McCarthy and Lucas link

Roosters flyer Dominic Young will play his final 80 minutes for the Tricolours before moving back to the Knights as the two go head-to-head in Newcastle. Follow all the action.

Events

46 h. ago Inside the Sydney apartments where every living room has a sunny view

This block changed shape to make sure every apartment in the block got a view and at least two hours of sunlight in winter. That makes it rare.

Politics

46 h. ago With The Project and Neighbours going, is Australian TV all Sydney all the time?

Made in Melbourne used to be the default for much Australian television content, but the drift to Sydney is gathering pace. Or is it?

Culture

57 h. ago Crown started as a high rollers’ casino and should not become an RSL

Sydney’s other troubled casino is trying to turn the tables into poker machines.

Politics

59 h. ago ‘Didn’t know what to do’: Students were eating lunch when plane struck dining hall

Mohit Chavda was halfway through his meal of lentils, cabbage and bread when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into the room.

Transport

62 h. ago NSW Labor will not change laws for Crown Resort’s Sydney casino

The Premier Chris Minns has made his position clear on a push for 500 pokies to be added to Sydney’s Crown casino.

Politics

63 h. ago OneFour’s message to the police: ‘We’re different now. We’re good people’

Rap group OneFour is about to embark on a tour around the country in support of their debut album. The only place they won’t perform? Their hometown of Sydney.

Events

63 h. ago South American gang members tried to sell fake cocaine to Sydney dealers, police say

Two people have been charged over an alleged plot to sell fake cocaine from a South American crime syndicate to a Sydney one.

Events

64 h. ago Property veteran buys $66.5m freezer warehouse; Thredbo owner to sell $300m block; Pearl Bondi gets approval

Property veteran Graeme Katz’s real estate fund Irongate has bought a refrigerated warehouse in Sydney’s west for $66.5 million.

Events

69 h. ago The discarded suitcase that unearthed a mystery – and an obsession

When musician Dean Manning found an old suitcase on a Sydney nature strip, it kick-started a years-long obsession about the owner’s true identity.

Politics

69 h. ago ‘We’ve never seen a Malaysian restaurant like this before’: Ho Jiak arrives in Melbourne

Saving the best ’til last, Sydney chef Junda Khoo today opens the crown jewel in his Melbourne mega-venue. And it’s got even more fireworks than its northern cousins.

Politics