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Australian poetry classics: Kenneth Slessor’s Five Bells gives Sydney Harbour back its darkness

In our new series, we explore influential Australian poems.

The Conversation · Aug 5

Comedian who hosted Albanese’s ‘shag, marry, date’ interview says it was ‘moment taken out of context’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 26

Off limits to Sydneysiders for more than a century, secretive Spectacle Island is coming up for sale

The Sydney Harbour landmark with its ‘falling down’ heritage-listed buildings is one of 67 Defence-owned properties to be sold – but who will buy it?

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5

Harry dances with Australian girl before sailing around Sydney Harbour on latest leg of tour

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex delighted the public by posing for photos next to the Opera House’s Man O’War steps

Evening Standard · Apr 17

Harry dances with Australian girl before sailing around Sydney Harbour

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex delighted the public by posing for photos next to the Opera House’s Man O’War steps.

The Independent UK · Apr 17

The Phantom of the Opera is there, on Sydney Harbour

To mark 40 years since Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Phantom of the Opera hit the stage, Opera Australia is launching a production on Sydney Harbour.

AAP · Mar 25

Australia’s 12-year-old shark attack victim named as family disclose ‘devastating injuries’

Nico Antic was bitten on both legs by a shark at the Sydney Harbour

The Independent UK · Jan 21

13 Y.O. In Critical Condition After Shark Attack In Sydney, Friend Praised For Bravery

A 13-year-old boy is in a critical condition after a shark attack in Sydney Harbour, with police saying he jumped in to save his friend.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 19

Three luxury yachts sink in Sydney as fire rips through exclusive Mosman marina

Fire at superyacht berth in Middle Harbour is not being treated as suspicious, police say

The Guardian - AU · Jan 9

Crowds gather early at Sydney Harbour for New Year’s Eve fireworks

People crowded Sydney Harbour for New Year’s Eve, with some lining up from Tuesday to get the best views.

Euronews · Dec 31, 2025