Warning for Christmas Day beach bash
Beachgoers have been issued a warning ahead of Christmas Day after huge crowds left one beach in a “disgusting” and “worst ever” condition.
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Beachgoers have been issued a warning ahead of Christmas Day after huge crowds left one beach in a “disgusting” and “worst ever” condition.
The rest of the league would have been cheering when Steve O’Keefe retired. But the celebrations are over with his replacement at the Sixers now the number one ranked T20 bowler in the world.
A crucial concession by the rail unions paved the way for Sydney’s famed New Year’s Eve fireworks to go ahead, the state’s Transport Minister has revealed.
Police hold concerns over what access an ex-priest has had to children after he was arrested on the streets of a major city amid an ongoing police investigation.
A new witness has come forward over the disappearance of two teenage girls in Sydney’s south, breaking the case open again after more than four decades.
A Sydney woman accused of theft has been moved to a notorious prison that used to house some of the Bali Nine.
A billionaire developer and owner of a popular chocolate chain has been charged over the asbestos-in-mulch crisis that saw Sydney parks, schools, and hospitals closed.
One of NSW’s most powerful unions has issued a major update ahead of a huge proposed rail strike that would threaten New Year’s Eve celebrations.
A dramatic two-year legal battle between friends over the ownership of a Sydney chicken shop resulted in a broken lock and police being called.
The Sixers might not have the most stacked squad, but they boast a secret weapon that none of their BBL rivals can match.
Footage showed the moment an elderly man does the unthinkable to a parked Tesla in an affluent Sydney suburb.
Despite receiving public funding, one of Sydney’s most iconic free attractions has announced a big change that hasn’t gone down well with everyone.
Alex de Minaur is fresh off the best year of his career, but the Aussie ace is hungry for even more success in 2025 which begins with the United Cup in Sydney this weekend.
An Aussie icon has listed her inner-Sydney apartment with city skyline views for a very attractive asking price, suggesting she wants a quick deal.
Brandon Borello fired Western Sydney Wanderers to a thumping of Wellington Phoenix as a young teammate continued his push for a Socceroos call up. Get the latest from every A-League game here.
With the five surviving members of the Bali Nine now back home, questions have re-emerged as to how one phone call might have changed their lives forever.
A senior federal minister has weighed in on the looming New Year’s Eve train strike in Sydney, which authorities warn could endanger hundreds of thousands.
He may have missed out with the bat in the Sydney Smash, but young gun Sam Konstas has plenty to smile about as he prepares to make his Test debut.
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A kickboxer involved in the murder of a father of two was tortured in a Thai jail after his arrest over another man’s death, a court has been told.
A man has died after he was seriously injured after falling from a building during a police operation.
Staff at a Sydney prison have been accused of attempts to block government inspectors from speaking with inmates, amid calls to stop the training of junior officers at the jail.
Irish-born teen riding sensation Billy Loughnane produced a perfectly timed ride aboard Captain Amelia at Randwick to land his first Sydney winner during his Australian sojourn.
Commuters have been ensnared in further chaos as they head to two major Christmas events amid industrial action that resulted in hundreds of train services being cancelled.
Business owners in the Rocks have voiced their fears that the area is becoming “a dead zone” after the closure of one of its most iconic venues.
A man found a bizarre hiding place after a dramatic police chase through Sydney.
Aussies who visited several locations in inner-Sydney have been issued a warning.
Well off the coastline and surrounded by a fairy-like secret garden, a poolside haven so enchanting awaits — and it’s a find like no other.
After weeks of secret negotiations, the megastar has been confirmed to headline the famous New Year’s Eve concert.
A Sydney financial psychologist has confirmed a hard truth about Australia that many of us will struggle to accept.
An emerging Queensland Reds prop has been included in a 40-man Wallabies training squad.
A terrifying video shows the extent of how a common mistake all Aussies have made can ‘slowly cook’ your eyes.
Police say they carried out more than 150 ‘covert taskings’ in an investigation into a spate of alleged gang-related shootings, home invasions, and kidnappings.
Talks of cancelling Sydney’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks amid rail strikes have been slammed as “a brand-new low for state politics”.
The closure of an iconic restaurant has upset many Aussies who say it symbolises how parts of the nation have lost their soul.
Godolpin trainer James Cummings might be enjoying a winter wonderland in Canada but his two-year-old team are burning up the racetracks in the Sydney summer heat this month.
Fund managers, coal barons, and car dealers are among the buyers of the most expensive homes in 2024. See the top 10.
The Australian ex-wife of Oscar winner Sean Penn has been spotted back in Sydney, looking stunning at Coogee Beach.
Strikes are threatening to plunge holiday travel plans into chaos, as one major airport braces for possibly record-breaking numbers.
Jayden Sullivan is off to the Rabbitohs next year, but his time at the Wests Tigers is far from over.
There could be fireworks 10 days earlier than expected with an all-time sledge lighting the fuse for what should be one of the best BBL derbies of all time.
Performers who appeared in sell out shows have lifted the lid on the dark side of the industry as they reveal up to two years of pain.
Sydney FC’s task of avoiding a third successive defeat has been made tougher by the loss of an in-form striker for Friday night’s battle with Adelaide United.
The new tenant of a property previously rented by Sally Li and her husband Rex Chen has spoken of a nightmare ordeal and issued a desperate plea.
More than 200 work bans could be reinstated by the rail across Sydney’s sprawling network from Thursday.
A mystery syndicate headed up by a ‘nobody known as Joe’ is set to take an ‘unwanted’ wrecking ball to one of Australia’s most famous and most expensive houses.
After being trolled for her latest bikini photos, Sydney Sweeney shared racy braless snaps that will certainly silence her critics.
A Kiwi woman was shocked to discover a hidden danger about Sydney Harbour after a clip of her Christmas party act went viral.
Christmas could be a little flat as Coca-Cola factory workers go on strike on Thursday for a second time this month.
Sydney is among the lucky cities with a promising Christmas Day weather forecast – but it may not be long before temperatures soar again.
The structural cracking calamity that took place on Christmas Eve in 2018 continues to haunt the victims of one of Australia’s dodgiest buildings.
The daughter of one of Australia’s most famous couples enjoyed a a loved-up visit to Bondi with her indie rocker boyfriend.
As Australia’s Test openers failed in against India at the Gabba, Sam Konstas’ brilliant BBL debut could mean even more for the teenager.
A British expat who had been working and living in Sydney for years has been found dead in Thailand. WARNING: Graphic
A lawyer for controversial MP Mark Latham has called for an openly gay Sydney MP to reveal details of his sex life after a crushing defamation loss.
He’s the hottest batting property in Australian cricket and as Test openers failed in Brisbane Sam Konstas’ brilliant BBL debut could mean even more.
Four people have been charged after police allegedly uncovered a large magic mushrooms lab hidden in a major city.
Sydney’s first pick in the AFL draft has been dealt an injury blow just a month into his career.
Taking on last season’s finalists in Saturday’s derby will test the Thunder. But big-hitting recruit Sam Billings says his side is “as strong as anyone” ahead of the blockbuster, which headlines a big month of Sydney events. SEE WHAT’S ON
A three-year-old boy is in a critical condition after being found unresponsive in a backyard swimming pool.
All-rounder Daniel Sams smashed 31 runs in the penultimate over to lead Sydney Thunder to a thrilling win over the Adelaide Strikers as teen sensation Sam Konstas made his mark.
A flesh-eating bug has become ‘endemic’ in one coastal town with fears growing that it will spread to Sydney.
Sam Konstas’ star continues to soar after the teenager’s record-breaking BBL debut against the Adelaide Strikers in Canberra.
Police have unveiled a potential clue behind the macabre Sydney Airport body case, believing it to be a “targeted double murder”.
Police have revealed gruesome allegations surrounding the death of a woman and the disappearance of her husband after a second body was found.
NRL star Campbell-Gillard is zeroing in on a huge offseason play as he settles down with his new club.
Wild footage has captured the moment cars were left stranded as flash flooding swept one Aussie state, amid a crazy bout of weather where the mercury tipped to 42C in some regions.
Sydney’s UFC 312 line-up is getting stacked as two Aussies are added to the drawcard, with Jack Jenkins declaring his plans to springboard in to the top 15 in 2025.
Police are offering a huge reward to find the killer of Sydney taxi driver William Anthony Rogers, who was found dead in his cab 36 years ago.
Aussies in one state are being warned to brace for a “catastrophe” this Christmas after hundreds of rail workers voted to strike.
Hugh Jackman is soaking up being home in Sydney for the holidays, with the Aussie actor spotted having dinner with his best friend of three decades.
A crowd of protesters have booed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during protests calling for greater action against anti-Semitism in Australia.
A shift in momentum has taken hold in Sydney’s housing market, with new modelling revealing a significant market change to come next year.
All the light rail lines in Sydney were knocked offline by a network-wide communications issue.
Australian flight capacity to a huge Asian destination has increased with the arrival of a new airline in the country servicing Sydney and Melbourne.
The business of success in the AFL could lead to the end of the game’s romantic traditions according to a star veteran who was forced to move clubs.
A first-home buyer has revealed how he got artificial intelligence to help him choose what property to buy.
A grim warning has been issued after Islamophobic graffiti appeared in a Western Sydney suburb over the weekend.
Police have applied for a flurry of apprehended violence orders against the brothers of Sydney night-life figure John Ibrahim.
Two Australians who were rushed to hospital after being poisoned by pina coladas in Fiji have returned home.
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