2 h. ago ‘It was like a dream’: How Australia’s rarest bird of prey was found in WA’s north

The hunt for the red goshawk has delivered an early Christmas gift.

Politics

3 h. ago Perth’s young people ditch smartphones to tackle tide of loneliness

From 5am dips in the ocean to morning coffee raves and run clubs, face to face social events are growing in popularity across the city. Here’s the latest to join the mix.

Technology

5 h. ago Sydney woman misappropriated $1 million after inheritance fight with brothers

“I didn’t need it. I wanted it,” the woman told the NSW Supreme Court after admitting that she took the money from her late mother’s estate.

Economics

5 h. ago Flashbacks haunt like ghosts of Christmas past amid family fallout

Our reviewers catch up with all the latest shows around town.

Politics

7 h. ago Major push for the key change that led to record audiences in London’s West End

A pandemic-era reform has sparked a box office boom – now the NSW government is leading the charge to do the same thing here.

Politics

8 h. ago At least two killed, eight injured in US university shooting: mayor

Brown University, an Ivy League school in Rhode Island, issued an active shooter alert and urged students and staff to take shelter.

Events

13 h. ago This island was once a mental asylum. Now, a top Sydney school uses it to improve HSC scores

It’s the secret camp that propelled North Sydney Boys to the top of the HSC rankings last year. This is how its incoming year 12 spent their weekend.

Politics

13 h. ago This German Christmas market may be kitsch, but it’s the essence of the holiday season

It’s just one of the many remarkable Christmas markets worth visiting in Europe.

Politics

13 h. ago Arnott’s home sellers buy a $29m downsizer house, smashing suburb record

Sydney business owners Ralph and Maria Mesiti have downsized to a Drummoyne house as they prepare to offload a larger estate.

Economics

13 h. ago ‘A story that unites generations’: Why do Titanic artefacts draw crowds halfway across the world?

From the Hollywood blockbuster to documentaries exploring what occurred in the aftermath, and some weird yet entertaining spinoffs, the Titanic’s tale remains relevant more than a century on.

Politics

25 h. ago Umbrellas or sunscreen? Sydney’s Christmas Day weather forecast revealed

Last year Sydneysiders were greeted with warm, clear skies on Christmas Day. Here’s what’s in store this year.

Politics

27 h. ago ‘Give power to the fans’: Hundreds rally against Wests Tigers owners

One couple flew from Perth to Sydney to attend the rally at Pratten Park on Saturday.

Politics

29 h. ago Tinsel and Christmas cards: Emma’s push for more bus shelters in western Sydney

Each summer, many western Sydney commuters get stuck waiting in extreme weather conditions without shelter for their bus to arrive.

Transport

33 h. ago ‘It doesn’t sit right’: Sydney Marathon to change ballot after local runners miss out

Mark Goodwin will miss out on the 2026 Sydney Marathon for the first time in a decade after a record number of international runners entered the ballot for entry.

Events

35 h. ago King Charles gives health update in push to boost cancer screening

The 77-year-old said his treatment for cancer can be reduced in the new year as he discussed the disease in a televised address.

Science

37 h. ago Aussie Cossack welcomes baby from inside Russian consulate in Sydney

Simeon Boikov, a pro-Russian agitator, has welcomed his first child while self-imprisoned in a consulate in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Politics

37 h. ago An outsourcer or a crafty creative: What kind of present wrapper are you?

Among some people, Christmas wrapping is a creative expression of their love but for others, it’s just another job to tick off the list. Here are five wrapping “types” to look out for.

Politics

43 h. ago Lady Gaga at her brilliant, Burtonesque best in triumphant Sydney return

Mother Monster is back in Australia for the first time in a decade, bringing the Mayhem Ball to Sydney.

Politics

45 h. ago ‘Some storm activity around’: What the weather leading up to Christmas looks like

Showers are predicted on three days in the next week, with possible thunderstorms on two of those days.

Events

48 h. ago Innocent victim caught up in police pursuit crash identified

A 21-year-old medical student is fighting for life at Liverpool Hospital after being caught up in a police pursuit in Sydney south-west.

Events