Murder charge after three children die in Sydney fire Police in Australia have charged a 28-year-old man with murder following a house fire in Sydney that killed three children, including a five-month-old girl. World • 11 Jul 24
Murder charge after three children die in Sydney fire Police in Australia have charged a 28-year-old man with murder following a house fire in Sydney that killed three children, including a five-month-old girl. World • 11 Jul 24
Evacuation orders in Sydney as heavy rain sparks flooding Heavy rain has brought flash flooding to Australia's largest city, Sydney, prompting rescues and evacuation orders for several low-lying suburbs. Australia • 08 Jun 24
Evacuation orders in Sydney as heavy rain sparks flooding Heavy rain has brought flash flooding to Australia's largest city, Sydney, prompting rescues and evacuation orders for several low-lying suburbs. Australia • 08 Jun 24
Crowds join Bondi memorial for mall stabbing victims Crowds gathered at Sydney's Bondi Beach for a candlelight memorial to the six people killed during a stabbing attack at a nearby shopping mall. World • 21 Apr 24
Crowds join Bondi memorial for mall stabbing victims Crowds gathered at Sydney's Bondi Beach for a candlelight memorial to the six people killed during a stabbing attack at a nearby shopping mall. World • 21 Apr 24
Stabbed Sydney bishop says he forgives attacker A bishop who was stabbed during a service in Australia has said he is recovering quickly and that he has forgiven his attacker as police ramp up investigations into riots triggered by the attack. World • 18 Apr 24
Stabbed Sydney bishop says he forgives attacker A bishop who was stabbed during a service in Australia has said he is recovering quickly and that he has forgiven his attacker as police ramp up investigations into riots triggered by the attack. World • 18 Apr 24
Australia offers French mall stabbing hero citizenship Australia's prime minister has suggested that a Frenchman who fended off the knife-wielding attacker who killed six people in a Sydney shopping mall on Saturday could be offered citizenship. World • 16 Apr 24
Australia offers French mall stabbing hero citizenship Australia's prime minister has suggested that a Frenchman who fended off the knife-wielding attacker who killed six people in a Sydney shopping mall on Saturday could be offered citizenship. World • 16 Apr 24
Sydney church stabbing was terror incident - police A knife attack during a service at an Assyrian church in Sydney was a terrorist act motivated by suspected religious extremism, Australian police have said. World • 16 Apr 24
Sydney church stabbing was terror incident - police A knife attack during a service at an Assyrian church in Sydney was a terrorist act motivated by suspected religious extremism, Australian police have said. World • 16 Apr 24
Woman injured in rare Sydney Harbour shark attack A shark mauled a woman swimmer in the first attack in Sydney Harbour in 15 years, officials said, adding that she was being treated in hospital for a "serious" leg injury. World • 30 Jan 24
Woman injured in rare Sydney Harbour shark attack A shark mauled a woman swimmer in the first attack in Sydney Harbour in 15 years, officials said, adding that she was being treated in hospital for a "serious" leg injury. World • 30 Jan 24
Smog puts Sydney on par with New Delhi as fires rage Air quality in Sydney has plummeted to levels among the world's worst as smoke from bushfires covers the Australian city. World • 19 Dec 23
Smog puts Sydney on par with New Delhi as fires rage Air quality in Sydney has plummeted to levels among the world's worst as smoke from bushfires covers the Australian city. World • 19 Dec 23
Huge blaze engulfs seven-storey building in Sydney More than 100 firefighters battled towering flames and thick smoke as a huge blaze destroyed an unoccupied seven-storey building in central Sydney. World • 25 May 23
Huge blaze engulfs seven-storey building in Sydney More than 100 firefighters battled towering flames and thick smoke as a huge blaze destroyed an unoccupied seven-storey building in central Sydney. World • 25 May 23
Sydney records wettest year since 1858 Sydney recorded its wettest year in 164 years as authorities braced for major floods in Australia's east, with more heavy downpours expected to fall over the next three days. World • 06 Oct 22
Sydney records wettest year since 1858 Sydney recorded its wettest year in 164 years as authorities braced for major floods in Australia's east, with more heavy downpours expected to fall over the next three days. World • 06 Oct 22
Sydney beaches close after fatal shark attack Several Sydney beaches, including Bondi and Bronte, have been closed after a swimmer was killed in a shark attack, the first such fatality at the city's beaches in nearly 60 years. World • 17 Feb 22
Sydney beaches close after fatal shark attack Several Sydney beaches, including Bondi and Bronte, have been closed after a swimmer was killed in a shark attack, the first such fatality at the city's beaches in nearly 60 years. World • 17 Feb 22
Swimmer dies in shark attack off Sydney beach A swimmer has died after suffering "catastrophic injuries" in a shark attack off a Sydney beach, police and ambulance services said. World • 16 Feb 22
Swimmer dies in shark attack off Sydney beach A swimmer has died after suffering "catastrophic injuries" in a shark attack off a Sydney beach, police and ambulance services said. World • 16 Feb 22
Sydney to scrap hotel quarantine for overseas visitors Sydney will allow in fully vaccinated travellers from overseas from 1 November without the need for quarantine, the country's most populous state has said, although the easing of strict entry controls will initially benefit only citizens. Coronavirus • 15 Oct 21
Sydney to scrap hotel quarantine for overseas visitors Sydney will allow in fully vaccinated travellers from overseas from 1 November without the need for quarantine, the country's most populous state has said, although the easing of strict entry controls will initially benefit only citizens. Coronavirus • 15 Oct 21
Sydney reopens after 106 days of lockdown Sydney has reopened after months in lockdown, with businesses readying themselves to welcome fully vaccinated residents. Coronavirus • 11 Oct 21
Sydney reopens after 106 days of lockdown Sydney has reopened after months in lockdown, with businesses readying themselves to welcome fully vaccinated residents. Coronavirus • 11 Oct 21
Sydney gets date for freedom as virus cases fall Stay-at-home orders are set to be lifted in Sydney and surrounding New South Wales when the double-dose vaccination rate hits 70%. Coronavirus • 27 Sep 21
Sydney gets date for freedom as virus cases fall Stay-at-home orders are set to be lifted in Sydney and surrounding New South Wales when the double-dose vaccination rate hits 70%. Coronavirus • 27 Sep 21
Australian growth beats forecasts in second quarter Australia's economy expanded more than expected in the second quarter, easing concerns that the country could suffer a double-dip recession as it battles a fresh wave of Covid infections thanks to a pick-up in domestic demand. Business • 01 Sep 21
Australian growth beats forecasts in second quarter Australia's economy expanded more than expected in the second quarter, easing concerns that the country could suffer a double-dip recession as it battles a fresh wave of Covid infections thanks to a pick-up in domestic demand. Business • 01 Sep 21
Emergency tents at Sydney hospitals as Covid cases rise Australia's new daily cases of Covid-19 have topped 1,000 for the first time since the pandemic began, as two major hospitals in Sydney set up emergency outdoor tents to help deal with an increase in patients. Coronavirus • 26 Aug 21
Emergency tents at Sydney hospitals as Covid cases rise Australia's new daily cases of Covid-19 have topped 1,000 for the first time since the pandemic began, as two major hospitals in Sydney set up emergency outdoor tents to help deal with an increase in patients. Coronavirus • 26 Aug 21
Two Australian cities eye end of virus lockdowns Coronavirus lockdowns are likely to be lifted in two major Australian cities this week, authorities said today, as outbreaks of the Delta variant were brought under control. Coronavirus • 26 Jul 21
Two Australian cities eye end of virus lockdowns Coronavirus lockdowns are likely to be lifted in two major Australian cities this week, authorities said today, as outbreaks of the Delta variant were brought under control. Coronavirus • 26 Jul 21
Sydney outbreak a 'national emergency' as cases rise Sydney's fast-growing coronavirus outbreak has become a "national emergency," state leaders said, as Australia's largest city reported another record number of new infections. Coronavirus • 23 Jul 21
Sydney outbreak a 'national emergency' as cases rise Sydney's fast-growing coronavirus outbreak has become a "national emergency," state leaders said, as Australia's largest city reported another record number of new infections. Coronavirus • 23 Jul 21
Virus restrictions return in Spain as infections rise Curfews and other virus restrictions are returning to many regions of Spain as the country tries to curb a surge in more contagious Delta cases, especially among unvaccinated young people. World • 14 Jul 21
Virus restrictions return in Spain as infections rise Curfews and other virus restrictions are returning to many regions of Spain as the country tries to curb a surge in more contagious Delta cases, especially among unvaccinated young people. World • 14 Jul 21
Evacuations after Sydney dam overflows in record rains Sydney is bracing for its worst flooding in decades after record rainfall caused its largest dam to overflow and as deluges prompted mandatory mass evacuation orders along Australia's east coast. Australia • 21 Mar 21
Evacuations after Sydney dam overflows in record rains Sydney is bracing for its worst flooding in decades after record rainfall caused its largest dam to overflow and as deluges prompted mandatory mass evacuation orders along Australia's east coast. Australia • 21 Mar 21
Opera to return to Sydney after virus hiatus The finishing touches are being put on a glitzy show at the Sydney Opera House, as the venue prepared to host an opera crowd for the first time since March. World • 02 Jan 21
Opera to return to Sydney after virus hiatus The finishing touches are being put on a glitzy show at the Sydney Opera House, as the venue prepared to host an opera crowd for the first time since March. World • 02 Jan 21
Cautious optimism over latest Sydney Covid-19 outbreak Australia's most populous state has reported its lowest one-day rise in new Covid-19 cases in three days, stoking cautious optimism that authorities have contained an outbreak in Sydney's northern beachside suburbs. Coronavirus • 21 Dec 20
Cautious optimism over latest Sydney Covid-19 outbreak Australia's most populous state has reported its lowest one-day rise in new Covid-19 cases in three days, stoking cautious optimism that authorities have contained an outbreak in Sydney's northern beachside suburbs. Coronavirus • 21 Dec 20
Two Irishmen acquitted of murder in Australia Two Irishmen have been acquitted of murdering and unlawfully killing a homeless man in Australia. World • 21 Sep 20
Two Irishmen acquitted of murder in Australia Two Irishmen have been acquitted of murdering and unlawfully killing a homeless man in Australia. World • 21 Sep 20
Sydney NYE fireworks to go ahead despite petition A petition to cancel Sydney's famous New Year's Eve fireworks and use the money to fight bushfires ringing the city has topped 260,000 signatures, but officials say the show will go on. World • 29 Dec 19
Sydney NYE fireworks to go ahead despite petition A petition to cancel Sydney's famous New Year's Eve fireworks and use the money to fight bushfires ringing the city has topped 260,000 signatures, but officials say the show will go on. World • 29 Dec 19
