The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Last week in Sydney, we saw a melodrama acted out that could stand in for the state of Australian universities more generally. Inside Sydney’s swish Fullerton Hotel, a glittering cast of vice-chancellors, politicians, public servants, journalists, and consultants deliberated at a higher education summit, sponsored by the Australian Financial Review…

The Cannes-winning film-maker’s latest work, created specially for Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art, is a tribute to his obsession with the magic of light and shadow

Last week’s torrential rain disrupted several Sydney train lines, in what is becoming a familiar story for commuters. Almost one in five trains in New South Wales ran late over the past year, and floods in May also saw a temporary closure of the North Coast line.

Anthony Albanese has downplayed Canberra's ability to influence Israel after hundreds of thousands of Australians rallied for peace in Palestine.

Sydney have unleashed a six-goal third-quarter blitz to overcome a half-time deficit and ensure Dean Cox's homecoming was a happy one.

Sydney star Chloe Molloy has equalled a goalkicking AFLW record to help fire the Swans to a monster 82-point win over Gold Coast.

More than 20 places across New South Wales have already surpassed their highest August rain on record

At least one councillor has accepted having costs paid, while the mayor of Sydney’s Inner West council says he will speak out against remarks by the organisers at the summit

NSW has big plans to encourage more properties to be built, but it’s far from easy to satisfy councils, planning experts, residents and would-be residents

GYG shares plummet by more than 20% on ASX despite global sales in the Sydney-based restaurant chain passing $1bn, as co-CEOs say ‘we are seeing momentum’ in American market

Federal, state and territory education ministers met in Sydney on Friday and agreed to major changes in the childcare and early education sectors