City life
Sydney ferry veers off course near Shark Island
In the most serious incident, a steering failure suddenly sent an Emerald-class ferry hard to starboard near Shark Island.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Latest
Woollahra voters reject bid to cut down on councillors
The referendum to downsize from 15 councillors to nine was defeated by less than 300 votes, but residents in three other local government areas supported smaller councils.
- by Michael Koziol
Exclusive
Sydney Metro
Hemmes family seeks $19 million from Sydney Metro in court fight
The family company of hospitality mogul Justin Hemmes argues the value of its Ivy entertainment precinct will be reduced by land acquisitions for a station next door.
- by Patrick Begley
Opinion
Opinion
I’m a zoologist who cycles in Sydney, and I’ve had a stroke of genus
It’s a sad day when Pedestrianus obliviata collides with Cyclospinus rex.
- by Antone Martinho-Truswell
Would you swim in this reservoir? The bold pitch for 22 new river beaches
The state government has been urged to build on the example of Penrith Beach, or “Pondi”, by installing new swimming spots across western Sydney’s underutilised waterways.
- by Michael Koziol
‘You wouldn’t like it where you live’: Entertainment Quarter gets a shake-up
Residents’ grievances about the Moore Park precinct included music noise, parking problems and even the sound of people bouncing basketballs too loudly.
- by Michael Koziol
‘There’s nothing like it’: Sydney’s strangest, most secretive stage show turns 60
Believed to be the longest-running theatrical production in Australia, the annual St Paul’s College production of Victoriana has finally let the cameras inside.
- by Michael Koziol
Sydney’s grand ferries’ use-by date is set as fleet goes electric
The major plans to electrify the state-owned ferry fleet also have consequences for the vessels synonymous with Sydney.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Coffee at 3am? The plan to make NSW more convenient for shift workers
Sydney’s “night mayor” has been focused on reviving the city’s nightlife. Now he is shifting his attention to the state’s growing 24-hour workforce.
- by Megan Gorrey
Updated
Bushfires
‘We are way behind’: Race against time to reduce fire risk in Sydney suburbs
Sydney’s northern beaches are having another smoky day as firefighters battle to keep a wild hazard reduction burn under control.
- by Angus Thomson
Uncanny parallels between fallen star Andrew O’Keefe and his rock legend uncle
The O’Keefe family is again witnessing a beloved family member battle with drugs and mental ill health.
- by Jordan Baker
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