Live updates: Matildas face China in second friendly in Sydney
A few minutes before kickoff, the lights of the stadium have gone down as fireworks and flames light up the perimeter and a video celebrating…
ABC says Laura Tingle’s Sydney Writers’ Festival comments did not meet editorial standards
ABC News director Justin Stevens says comments made by political journalist Laura Tingle at Sydney Writers' Festival did not meet the organisation's editorial standards.Tingle, the…
Police appeal for information after finding evidence of a person giving birth on banks of Cooks River in Sydney
NSW Police have serious concerns for the wellbeing of a newborn baby and its mother after finding evidence the child was born on the banks…
Light plane appears to only just make Sydney runway as it narrowly avoids trees and rooftops
In short: Video of a light plane making an emergency landing in Sydney appears to show the aircraft banking low over houses and narrowly avoiding treetops.Two people…
NRL live updates: Canberra Raiders vs Sydney Roosters, Cronulla Sharks vs Penrith Panthers, South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels— blog, scores and stats
Good afternoon to you all. Welcome back to ABC Sport's live coverage of the NRL. There are three matches to enjoy today:Canberra Raiders vs Sydney…
Vivd Sydney: Everything you need to know about this year’s festival
Soon the lights of Vivid will be switched on, bathing Sydney in a rush of colour, sound and flavour.This year, trains trundling around the city…
Sydney Leroux , Annaig Butel score during Angel City loss to Spirit
Trinity Rodman scored twice in the first half and the Washington Spirit went on to beat Angel City 4-2 on Saturday night in the National…
Knife wielding man arrested after allegedly stabbing police officer in Sydney CBD
A man has been arrested after a police officer was allegedly stabbed in the head in Sydney's CBD. Paramedics treated the officer for non-life threatening injuries at…
Australians trapped in New Caledonia amid riots urged to exercise ‘high degree of caution’
In short: Australians in New Caledonia have been holed up in their hotels rationing food as they wait for an end to unrest that has left four…
Magic Round live: Gold Coast Titans vs Newcastle Knights, Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters, South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys
LoadingWe're back and live for another day of Magic Round at Lang Park in Brisbane, with an interesting day of NRL footy ahead of us.…
Three contractors charged with stealing more than $3.5 million of copper from Sydney infrastructure sites
In short: Three men have been charged over the theft of millions of dollars worth of copper cabling. Police allege the men sold the stolen cabling through…
Angus Crichton considering Sydney Roosters future after David Fifita signing
In short: Angus Crichton is weighing up his future with the Sydney Roosters after the club's decision to sign David Fifita to a long-term deal.Crichton says…
David Fifita to sign with Sydney Roosters
In short: David Fifita will play for the Sydney Roosters next season after telling the Gold Coast Titans he would not stay on.FIfita reportedly also knocked back…
Willie Peters jokes he needed help to get his point across to Sam Burgess
WILLIE Peters will use more metaphorical weapons to get the better of Sam Burgess after admitting he may have needed a BAT to get his…
Police investigate links between four fires that destroyed homes and cars across south west Sydney
In short: Emergency services have been called to two house fires and two car fires in a matter of hours overnight, with one being on the…
Larrakia-Erub filmmaker Aaliyah-Jade grew up in Sydney but her Torres Strait Islander culture remains her ‘life force’
I love the quiet that the sea brings. The lulls of its steady rhythm, the coos of the winds breaking against it. It's meditative —…
Sydney FC claim fifth A-League Women championship after 1-0 defeat of premiers Melbourne City
The irrepressible Sydney FC have beaten Melbourne City 1-0 to claim a record fifth A-League Women championship, and their second in a row.Premiers City dominated…
Sydney Leroux and Claire Emslie power Angel City past Utah
Sydney Leroux and Claire Emslie both scored in the first half and Angel City held on for a 2-1 road victory against the Utah Royals…
Weather stalls across Australia spell 10 days of rain, possible weekend flooding for New South Wales
Rain could fall for 10 days straight along the New South Wales coast as weather systems over southern Australia grind to a standstill.The prolonged drenching…
A-League Women Semifinal Round-Up: Melbourne City flex their muscles as Mackenzie Hawkesby rescues Sydney FC
The second and final stage of the A-League Women's inaugural two-legged semi-final is now done and dusted.Regular-season Premiers Melbourne City cruised past a feisty Newcastle…