Rabbitoh forever: How Arrow will lift Souths in finals Jai Arrow's trademark humour helped get South Sydney through their most emotional night of 2026, with the 31-year-old now an inspiration for their finals run. AAP · Sep 5
Hot weather breaks spring records, triggers fire ban Maximum temperatures across some parts of the country climbed into the 30s, breaking seasonal records and foreshadowing a warm few months ahead. AAP · Sep 5
From cleanskins to hitmen: are mistaken identity killings the result of Australia’s ‘crimetasker’ economy? The underworld is using big paydays and encrypted apps to lure amateurs into gangland hits – even young people with no criminal history The Guardian - AU · Sep 4
Slave to the algorithm: big tech in violence spotlight An advocate has renewed calls for the government to tackle social media algorithms after leaders met to discuss a spike in sexual violence against girls. AAP · Sep 4
Plea for more than consent lessons to stop sex violence Leaders have spoken to the challenge of curbing an emerging crisis at a high-level meeting targeting youth sexual violence. AAP · Sep 4
Swans have a 'superpower' for finals, says star Lion Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko won't make the mistake of underestimating an undermanned Sydney side, saying the embattled AFL club has a "superpower" for finals. AAP · Sep 4
'Social distancing' plea for birds as flu hits Sydney A deadly bird flu strain has hit the shores of another major Australian city, with a vet urging people and pets to practice "social distancing" with wild birds. AAP · Sep 4
Swans 'separate person from problem' amid finals crisis As Sydney juggle a club crisis and a finals campaign, midfielder James Rowbottom says he has to "separate the person from the problem" to support teammates. AAP · Sep 4
Australian police investigate second possible mistaken identity killing in two days Shooting in city’s west happens day after a university student is killed during home invasion The Independent UK · Sep 3
'Happy, fulfilled, hungry': Drua lure home Naisarani Isi Naisarani, after an impressive season in Sydney club rugby, has been lured home to Fiji as the Drua build an impressive roster under new coach Brad Mooar. AAP · Sep 3
Gang violence is not ‘out of control’ in Sydney, police minister says after two shootings in two days Yasmin Catley says ‘we will not be surrendering our streets’ after as many as six suspected mistaken identity shootings since the start of last year The Guardian - AU · Sep 3
No shift on Swans suspension amid police investigation Sydney coach Dean Cox says player suspensions won't change after Victoria Police provided an update on an investigation into sexual assault allegations. AAP · Sep 3
Pressure builds over mistaken identity murder spree One state's leaders reject criminals are running the streets, as an expert laid bare the machinations behind two horror days of mistaken identity executions. AAP · Sep 3
Boy faces court after ‘near-complete amputation’ of teenager’s hand in Sydney NSW police called to Redfern on Wednesday night found a 17-year-old with a partially severed hand The Guardian - AU · Sep 3
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2 Morning Mail: Family plea for more Nepal aid; the scourge of sexual choking; and Keating’s legacy Akash Venkatraman waits desperately for news of his missing parents; former PM talks about how it’s important that Australia keeps thinking big
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2 ‘I didn’t go looking for trouble’: Protester sues NSW after allegedly being punched by police at Herzog rally Eyad Shadid launches civil case in district court after charges against him dropped, alleging he was ‘battered’ near Sydney’s town hall in February
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2 Fatal Sydney shooting could be another case of mistaken identity, police say A man shot dead in Merrylands West was not known to police, in a case with similarities to Tuesday’s killing in Campbelltown
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2 Victoria police confirm they have spoken with four people over Sydney Swans scandal Detectives from Sexual Crimes Squad travelled to NSW this week as part of investigation into sexual assault allegations
AAP · Sep 2 Police talk to four Sydney men in AFL sex assault probe Four Sydney men have been interviewed by police as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults during a post-match gathering in a hotel room.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2 ‘We have had enough’: thousands of University of Sydney staff walk off the job over AI and job security Hundreds of university staff were stationed at picket lines, calling for stronger protections around the use of AI
AAP · Sep 2 Funding deadline looms for embattled home developer Administrators of a major residential developer have given themselves 24 hours to secure a make-or-break cash injection to keep the group afloat.
AAP · Sep 1 Sevens added to Bledisloe rugby buffet in Aussie first For the first time Australia's rugby sevens teams will share a ticket with the Wallaroos and Wallabies to create a four-course Bledisloe Cup feast in Sydney.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 1 Is flying a shark drone a boring job? Possibly – until suddenly it isn’t Taha Kafil-Hussain flies a drone above Coogee beach. Mostly he zooms in on seaweed or turtles – but occasionally he spots a shark and clears the water
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Sydney student killed in ‘targeted attack’ by home invaders Police say they are investigating social media post by underworld figure apparently referring to shooting
Bored Panda · Sep 1 Boyfriend Breaks Silence After GF Allegedly Loses Life During Unusual Intimate Act, Experts Issue Urgent Warning Experts warn, “This is not the first tragedy of its kind, and it won’t be the last…”