35 m. ago Australia news LIVE: High stakes for PM’s talks with Trump after failure to sign PNG treaty; Federal Reserve cuts rates amid concerns for labour market

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Politics

2 h. ago The pencil tower, the ‘salami slice tactics’, and the cranky neighbours

Sydney’s skinniest skyscraper is back – but not everyone is glad about its return.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Most fun in a glass in 2025’: This cocktail lounge channels old

Introducing Good Food’s new monthly bar review, kicking off with Silver’s Motel from the PS40 crew.

Politics

2 h. ago Spicy margs, cheesy snacks and big discounts: Sydney’s 10 best happy hours

Raise a toast to drinks from $5, snacks from $4 and a behemoth cheeseburger from a hatted restaurant.

Politics

12 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.

Politics

14 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.

Events

14 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.

Politics

19 h. ago TikTok beats trade war: Trump’s peculiar push to make app legal again

Talks between the US and China could see ownership of TikTok’s American business acquired by US shareholders.

Politics

20 h. ago Dogs on planes: What you need to know about Virgin’s new furry

Allowing pets in the cabin comes as more people see cat and dog ownership as providing a sense of family. 

Politics

26 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.

Events

26 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.

Politics

37 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.

Politics

37 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.

Events

37 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.

Politics

39 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.

Politics

41 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.

Events

43 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.

Politics

44 h. ago ASX rises as miners advance; Super Retail falls after sacking CEO

The Australian sharemarket opened slightly higher on Thursday, led by the mining heavyweights, after Wall Street set more records overnight.

Politics

49 h. ago ASX set to rise as Wall Street climbs; Tesla jumps after Musk buys $US1b in shares

Wall Street is rising toward more records at the start of a week that could show whether the US stock market’s big recent rally has been overdone or prescient.

Economics

50 h. ago ASX as Wall Street climbs; Tesla surges after Musk buys $US1b in shares

Wall Street is rising toward more records at the start of a week that could show whether the US stock market’s big recent rally has been overdone or prescient.

Economics