Swans' AFLW team ride record support for Bombers win With a record crowd behind them, Sydney's AFLW team have beaten Essendon in their first match since their AFL team's hotel scandal rocked the entire club. AAP · Aug 23
Sydney Marathon admits ‘unfortunate error’ as finisher’s medal depicts Munich stadium as race highlight ‘Landmarks’ side of the medal features the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, rather than Allianz Stadium in Sydney The Guardian - AU · Aug 23
Swans fans turn out in tense return to footy field Fans turned out in force for a Sydney Swans AFLW fixture, the first game since a sexual assault scandal resulted in the suspension of five men's players. AAP · Aug 22
Warriors go top by beating 'not real smart' Bunnies A 45-26 win over South Sydney has moved the Warriors up to first place on the NRL ladder. AAP · Aug 22
Third woman eyes legal action over Swans hotel ordeal A woman who reported an alleged sexual assault after a hotel-room gathering with Sydney Swans players has engaged lawyers to look into a potential civil claim. AAP · Aug 22
'Tipping point' in AFL's problem with gendered violence Amid an epidemic of violence against women, advocates hope discussion on the Sydney Swans allegations has pushed Australian elite football to a tipping point. AAP · Aug 21
Swans release fresh statement on hotel scandal Sydney will attempt to complete preparations for its AFL dead rubber against North Melbourne while bracing for further fallout from sexual assault allegations. AAP · Aug 21
The women whose ‘diehard’ support of the Sydney Swans has given way to ‘dread’ and a sense of betrayal As AFLW Swans prepare for a highly anticipated double-header with the men’s team, lifelong fans wrestle with whether to show their support The Guardian - AU · Aug 21
Investigation after fourth close call at Sydney airport in less than a month Latest in a list of incidents The Independent UK · Aug 21
Afternoon Update: Brethren church denies paying far-right activists to target election; Sydney Swans latest; and diamond-soled shoes Religious organisation also denies claims it coordinated volunteers to support Liberal candidates across the country The Guardian - AU · Aug 21
'Culture's not fixed': AFL coaches address Swans crisis St Kilda coach Ross Lyon and Western Bulldogs mentor Luke Beveridge are among the AFL leaders to weigh in on crisis at the Sydney Swans. AAP · Aug 21
Daisy Pearce's words hit home in wake of Swans scandal North Melbourne chief executive Jennifer Watt has spoken to the club's AFL team about the need to be a good human in the wake of the Sydney scandal. AAP · Aug 21
Consult before banned five return: Swans AFLW skipper Sydney AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy and coach Colin O'Riordan have addressed the media following allegations of a sexual assault at the Swans men's team hotel. AAP · Aug 21
AAP · Aug 21 Huge cocaine bust sparked by drugs floating in water An ongoing probe into Australia's largest cocaine seizure - almost three tonnes of the drug - has led to two men being charged with a string of offences.
AAP · Aug 21 Shaken captain declares 'no rift' at scandal-hit Swans Sydney captain Callum Mills says the AFL team remains united in the wake of five teammates being suspended for the rest of the season.
Bangkok Post · Aug 21 New Zealand and Thailand launch strategic partnership SYDNEY - New Zealand and Thailand launched a strategic partnership on Friday, according to a joint statement, with the aim of trebling two-way trade to $8 billion (262 billion baht) by 2045.
AAP · Aug 21 'Fear for their lives': women in Swans probe in hiding A lawyer for two women at the centre of assault allegations involving Sydney Swans players, are fearful for their lives, he says, with a 'reasonable basis'.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20 Morning Mail: ‘Grave concerns’ over new airport, Villawood’s ‘culture of fear’, Arday accuser suspended Air traffic controllers say they have fears about new airspace rules in Sydney; the rightwing academic behind plagiarism accusations is stood down
AAP · Aug 20 'Let us down': Swans coach, captain blame five players Sydney coach Dean Cox isn't taking any blame for the Swans scandal that has left the AFL club reeling and players potentially facing legal action.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20 French Girls review – scrappy Australian film made for $28,000 reveals refreshing new talents Low-fi, aesthetically austere work set in Sydney’s modelling scene makes you wonder what writer-director Hyun Lee might do with more resources
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20 Dozens of ‘dangerous’ artworks are buried under dirt in Sydney, and Heap visitors will be asked to dig deep Festival of Dangerous Ideas exhibition/installation in the cavernous foyer of Carriageworks will feature 80 works by eight Australian artists
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20 Sydney air traffic controllers have ‘grave concerns’ about collision risk after airspace redesign Exclusive: Federal government notified after whistleblower says controllers have ‘minimal confidence in their ability to handle’ rule changes related to second airport
The Times of India · Aug 20 18-year-old Sydney hiker Lily Hooper found dead after 8-day search in Australian bushland The body of an 18-year-old Sydney teenager has been found in Australian bushland after an eight-day search.
AAP · Aug 20 Swans name eight replacements for banned five Sydney have decided who they will bring into their squad to replace Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice.