2 h. ago Why this Sydney council has kicked up a stink about new planning rules

An eastern suburbs council is throwing everything at fighting mid-rise development reforms, citing the strain on roads, schools and sewerage.

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Not just a win for Bradfield’: Libs’ Kapterian seizes seat on a razor

Gisele Kapterian has managed to hold the Liberal seat of Bradfield on Sydney’s north shore.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘Pretty surprised’: Young couple spends $1.58m on stylish Flemington renovation

The installation of solar panels and double-glazed windows was one of the factors that attracted the bidders to the recently renovated three-bedroom Victorian home in a prestige, tree-lined pocket.

Economics

7 h. ago Sydney family splashes $23.5m on showstopper oceanfront Bronte home

Four families looking to upsize competed for the award-winning, north-facing residence that has water views from nearly every room.

Politics

12 h. ago Victoria secretly slices $2.4b from public schools, delays funding promise

Confidential documents show Premier Jacinta Allan signed off on a plan to delay state school funding reforms by three years despite warnings it would damage Victoria’s reputation.

Politics

13 h. ago Liberal leader refuses to show hand on contentious abortion bill

Premier Chris Minns will support a bill widening abortion access in NSW, but Liberal leader Mark Speakman won’t say which way he’ll vote.

Politics

13 h. ago Fancy some art, possums? Buy a piece from Barry Humphries’ Sydney home for as little as $250

Estimates for lots in the eclectic auction start at $250 for Humphries’ own work and have been priced to be accessible to fans.

Economics

23 h. ago Australia’s IPL cricketers home safe. CA promises help for those reluctant to return to India

Shaken Australian players will be defended by Cricket Australia should they refuse to return to the Indian Premier League on safety grounds

Politics

26 h. ago This Sydney pool closed for upgrades. It will cost $1 million to reopen exactly as it was

The fate of an ageing Sydney pool is uncertain after the construction costs for an upgrade soared.

Economics

26 h. ago This suburban pool closed for upgrades but it will cost $1m to reopen just as it was

The fate of an ageing Sydney pool is uncertain after the construction costs for an upgrade soared.

Economics

29 h. ago Law firm partner accused of rape at Sydney home loses $3 million lawsuit

The NSW Supreme Court said the man in his 50s was charged with sexual assault in December 2019 along with another man who worked for the firm.

Economics

35 h. ago Manhunt after trio storm home with machetes in Sydney's east

Three men are on the run this morning after allegedly storming a home armed with machetes in Sydney's eastern suburbs overnight.

Events

37 h. ago Why this grand building on Sydney’s busiest street is derelict

Sydney University’s International House could accommodate 200 students, but amid a rental affordability crisis, it sits abandoned.

Politics

37 h. ago Expect pungent and plentiful cooking at this cosy corner restaurant

Onice in Mosman merges Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese flavours in an inviting space where service reigns supreme.

Politics

37 h. ago International House is a challenge we should not shy away from

Student accommodation is an important piece of the housing affordability puzzle. The sad state of disrepair seen at the Sydney University building is both instructive and symbolic.

Politics

47 h. ago North Sydney Oval needs an upgrade to host NRL games. The mayor wants to make it happen

Excitement is building about the prospect of the Bears returning to their spiritual home, but the venue needs at least $10m worth of work to bring it up to NRL standard.

Politics

53 h. ago Young couples vie for $2.3m Sydney terrace in ‘premier’ spot

Young professionals raised their paddles at auction on Saturday for a laneway terrace in a sought-after locale.

Politics

57 h. ago Loves Tim Tams, hates Vegemite: The day Pope Leo said Mass at iconic Sydney beach

The children at one Sydney Catholic school think it’s “pretty cool” that the new pope once graced their halls.

Politics

57 h. ago Loves Tim Tams, hates Vegemite: The day Pope Leo said mass at a Sydney beach

The children at one Sydney Catholic school think it’s “pretty cool” that the new pope once graced their halls.

Politics

57 h. ago Why Warner brothers are revelling in AFL ‘anonymity’ in Sydney

Perth will always be home for Chad and Corey Warner, but living and working in Sydney gives them a level of freedom that isn’t possible in WA.

Events