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Bodies of Saudi asylum seeker sisters found dead in Sydney repatriated to country they fled

Asra and Amaal Abdullah Alsehli had sought protection in Australia before their ‘suspicious’ deaths

The Guardian - AU

The Bush review – one-woman show about collective green action

The true story of a Sydney suburbanite who organised a campaign to save some local bushland and kickstarted a whole…

The Guardian - UK

Tennis coach jailed for depraved acts

A Sydney tennis coach who massaged and touched a young pupil for sexual gratification has been jailed for what a…

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Atlassian breaks ground at Tech Central

Construction has begun on Atlassian’s $1.4 billion Sydney headquarters which will anchor the state’s technology innovation precinct. The software giant,…

InnovationAus

Wallabies captain Hooper out of South Africa Tests, Foley recalled

Sydney (AFP) - Captain Michael Hooper was missing from the Australia squad named Thursday for two home Rugby Championship Tests…

AFP

Hawks '40 minutes too late' for Kings gun

Sydney Kings import and former NBL Defensive Player Of The Year Justin Simon says Illawarra missed out on contract negotiations…

AAP

Entertainment at heart of rekindled Australia-US 'Duel in the Pool'

Sydney (AFP) - "Mystery" medley, "broken" freestyle and non-disabled swimmers racing with Paralympians highlight the return after a seven-year hiatus…

AFP

NRL grand final to be played in Sydney, ending NSW and Queensland battle for event

The ARLC has chosen NSW to stage this year’s showpiece event, with hosting rights for future editions to be sold…

The Guardian - AU

NRL grand final to stay in Sydney this year despite stadium stoush

Rugby league boss Peter V'landys says the NRL showpiece will remain in Sydney this year but floats the idea of…

ABC News

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Freshwater ferries back on Sydney Harbour

The iconic Freshwater ferries will once again be crossing Sydney Harbour every day, with extra services between Circular Quay and…

AAP

Man arrested over alleged murder of Sydney teenager Arthur Haines in 1998

Arthur Haines died 11 days after escaping a burning home in Sydney almost 25 years ago. Police yesterday arrested a…

ABC News

Saints' Hannebery calls time on AFL career

Injury-hit St Kilda midfielder Dan Hannebery has announced his AFL retirement and will bow out with a final match against…

AAP

Emilia Clarke: Foxtel apologises after Australian CEO calls actor ‘dumpy-looking girl’ at House of the Dragon premiere

Patrick Delany’s comment at Sydney premiere of Game of Thrones prequel was intended to be ‘self-deprecating and lighthearted’, spokesperson says

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Big guns return for Matildas' friendlies

Australia's big guns, including captain Sam Kerr, are back in the Matildas squad for next month's friendlies against Canada in…

AAP

Sydney driver charged after $1m cash find

Police say they found $600,000 stashed in bags inside a ute after pulling over a driver in Sydney's southwest, with…

AAP

NRL grand final to be played in Sydney

The NRL grand final will be played in Sydney this year after league officials decided to keep the game in…

AAP

Massive 750kg ice bust in Sydney

Police say around 7.5 million ice deals have been taken off the streets after almost 750kg of meth was found…

AAP

Sydney news: Selection panelist and recruiter to front inquiry into Barilaro's lucrative trade appointment

MORNING BRIEFING: Today, the parliamentary inquiry into the John Barilaro US trade job saga will hear evidence from two new…

ABC News

Catholic priest claims he's been wrongly charged over Blockade Australia protest

Catholic priest Peter Murnane was presented with a charge sheet accusing him of being at the Blockade Australia protests in…

ABC News

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Afghanistan's Olympic flag-bearer makes Australia home

Sydney (AFP) - Afghanistan's Olympic flag-bearer Kimia Yousofi has resettled in Australia after fleeing Taliban persecution, Games officials in Sydney…

AFP

Mother of hairdresser killed in Sydney gangland shooting tells of final phone call hours before hit

A Sydney hairdresser killed in a brazen shooting at the weekend was planning her engagement at the time of her…

ABC News

Breakaway hooked after trading city for life and footy at the Bay

"I was 18, playing with Joseph Sua'ali'i who was 14, and he was the best player on the park."

Newcastle Herald

Scott Morrison's veto of a gas-drilling plan off Sydney was strange – but it should not be overturned

Federal parliament has been rocked by extraordinary revelations that Scott Morrison secretly assumed control of numerous ministries, including the resources…

The Conversation

Former Australian PM defends secret power grab

Sydney (AFP) - Australia's ex-prime minister on Wednesday defended secretly appointing himself to several key ministries during the Covid-19 pandemic,…

AFP

Sydney debt collector resists $3.25m fine

A Sydney debt collector which admitted harassing and threatening customers has complained a $3.25 million penalty sought by ASIC would…

AAP