Sydney swelters on hottest day since 1939 Sydney sweltered through one of its hottest days on record today as temperatures soared in southern Australia and authorities imposed a fire ban in a sizzling start to summer. World • 07 Jan 18
Sydney swelters on hottest day since 1939 Sydney sweltered through one of its hottest days on record today as temperatures soared in southern Australia and authorities imposed a fire ban in a sizzling start to summer. World • 07 Jan 18
Fatal seaplane 'destroyed' in previous crash A seaplane that crashed near Sydney killing five Britons and the Australian pilot had been rebuilt after it was "destroyed" in a fatal incident in the 1990s. World • 05 Jan 18
Fatal seaplane 'destroyed' in previous crash A seaplane that crashed near Sydney killing five Britons and the Australian pilot had been rebuilt after it was "destroyed" in a fatal incident in the 1990s. World • 05 Jan 18
Tight security as world welcomes 2018 Revellers gathered in Dublin and cities and towns all over the country to celebrate the new year, while more than two million people in New York braved the coldest new year weather for a century to welcome 2018 in Times Square. New Year • 01 Jan 18
Tight security as world welcomes 2018 Revellers gathered in Dublin and cities and towns all over the country to celebrate the new year, while more than two million people in New York braved the coldest new year weather for a century to welcome 2018 in Times Square. New Year • 01 Jan 18
Spectacular displays usher in 2018 around the world Spectacular fireworks displays have ushered in 2018 in cities around the world, with thousands of people attending Dublin's New Year Festival outside the Custom House. New Year • 31 Dec 17
Spectacular displays usher in 2018 around the world Spectacular fireworks displays have ushered in 2018 in cities around the world, with thousands of people attending Dublin's New Year Festival outside the Custom House. New Year • 31 Dec 17
Six dead as seaplane crashes into river near Sydney Six people on a "wine and dine" sightseeing flight died when their seaplane crashed into a river near Sydney. World • 31 Dec 17
Six dead as seaplane crashes into river near Sydney Six people on a "wine and dine" sightseeing flight died when their seaplane crashed into a river near Sydney. World • 31 Dec 17
Australian market hits 6,000 for first time since 2008 Australia's stock market today broke above 6,000 points for the first time since the global financial crisis, pushing past a psychological barrier amid optimism about the world economy. Business • 07 Nov 17
Australian market hits 6,000 for first time since 2008 Australia's stock market today broke above 6,000 points for the first time since the global financial crisis, pushing past a psychological barrier amid optimism about the world economy. Business • 07 Nov 17
Delays as security increased at Australian airports Stricter screening of passengers and luggage at Australian airports will stay in place indefinitely after police foiled an alleged "Islamic-inspired" plot to bring down a plane. World • 31 Jul 17
Delays as security increased at Australian airports Stricter screening of passengers and luggage at Australian airports will stay in place indefinitely after police foiled an alleged "Islamic-inspired" plot to bring down a plane. World • 31 Jul 17
Propeller falls off plane approaching Sydney airport A regional Australian airline has grounded six planes from its fleet after a propeller fell off one of them as it approached Sydney airport. News • 20 Mar 17
Propeller falls off plane approaching Sydney airport A regional Australian airline has grounded six planes from its fleet after a propeller fell off one of them as it approached Sydney airport. News • 20 Mar 17
Sydney court hearing over Irish murder accused Australian police are to prepare a book of evidence in the case of Irish murder accused Cathrina Cahill, following a brief court hearing in Sydney. News • 22 Feb 17
Sydney court hearing over Irish murder accused Australian police are to prepare a book of evidence in the case of Irish murder accused Cathrina Cahill, following a brief court hearing in Sydney. News • 22 Feb 17
Arrest over suspected terror attack in Sydney Australian police have arrested a man for an apparent planned attack on a Sydney police station, after he drove a car that local media said was loaded with gas canisters into its underground car park. News • 21 Jul 16
Arrest over suspected terror attack in Sydney Australian police have arrested a man for an apparent planned attack on a Sydney police station, after he drove a car that local media said was loaded with gas canisters into its underground car park. News • 21 Jul 16
Eastern Australia hit by severe storms The east coast of Australia, including Sydney, was battered by a severe storm today, with trees uprooted and thousands left without power. News • 05 Jun 16
Eastern Australia hit by severe storms The east coast of Australia, including Sydney, was battered by a severe storm today, with trees uprooted and thousands left without power. News • 05 Jun 16
Sydney siege ends with gunman found dead A gunman who killed one person and injured two others has been found dead after a lengthy police siege of an industrial estate in Sydney, Australia. News • 07 Mar 16
Sydney siege ends with gunman found dead A gunman who killed one person and injured two others has been found dead after a lengthy police siege of an industrial estate in Sydney, Australia. News • 07 Mar 16
Dublin up five places in latest City RepTrak index Dublin has a better reputation than New York, Berlin and Brussels, according to the 2015 City RepTrak by The Reputation Institute. Business • 18 Jan 16
Dublin up five places in latest City RepTrak index Dublin has a better reputation than New York, Berlin and Brussels, according to the 2015 City RepTrak by The Reputation Institute. Business • 18 Jan 16
'Robot' sent to queue for new iPhone in Sydney One Australian woman decided to dispatch a "robot" to do the queueing for the release earlier of Apple's new device in Sydney. Business • 25 Sep 15
'Robot' sent to queue for new iPhone in Sydney One Australian woman decided to dispatch a "robot" to do the queueing for the release earlier of Apple's new device in Sydney. Business • 25 Sep 15
'Robot' queues for new iPhone in Sydney An Australian woman dispatched a "robot" to do the queuing for the release today of Apple's new device in Sydney. News • 25 Sep 15
'Robot' queues for new iPhone in Sydney An Australian woman dispatched a "robot" to do the queuing for the release today of Apple's new device in Sydney. News • 25 Sep 15
Sydney café reopens three months after siege The Sydney café where a gunman inspired by the Islamic State group staged a bloody 16-hour siege reopened today, with scores queuing to enter the site where two hostages died. News • 20 Mar 15
Sydney café reopens three months after siege The Sydney café where a gunman inspired by the Islamic State group staged a bloody 16-hour siege reopened today, with scores queuing to enter the site where two hostages died. News • 20 Mar 15
Police bullet fragments killed Sydney siege victim One of the two hostages who died in a 16-hour siege at a Sydney cafe in December was killed by ricochets of a police bullet or bullets, an inquest into the deadly stand-off heard. News • 29 Jan 15
Police bullet fragments killed Sydney siege victim One of the two hostages who died in a 16-hour siege at a Sydney cafe in December was killed by ricochets of a police bullet or bullets, an inquest into the deadly stand-off heard. News • 29 Jan 15
Abbott announces review after Sydney siege Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has vowed not to rest until he is assured Australians are safe, as he formally announced a review into the fatal Sydney café siege. News • 17 Dec 14
Abbott announces review after Sydney siege Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has vowed not to rest until he is assured Australians are safe, as he formally announced a review into the fatal Sydney café siege. News • 17 Dec 14
Uber criticised for price hike during Sydney siege Popular web-based taxi firm Uber went into damage control mode, offering free rides to passengers fleeing an armed siege in Sydney after earlier hiking prices upwards of Aus$100 (€66). News • 15 Dec 14
Uber criticised for price hike during Sydney siege Popular web-based taxi firm Uber went into damage control mode, offering free rides to passengers fleeing an armed siege in Sydney after earlier hiking prices upwards of Aus$100 (€66). News • 15 Dec 14
Hostages being held inside a central Sydney café One armed man is holding an undisclosed number of hostages in a siege in Sydney's Central Business District. The Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said it was unclear if the siege was politically motivated. News • 15 Dec 14
Hostages being held inside a central Sydney café One armed man is holding an undisclosed number of hostages in a siege in Sydney's Central Business District. The Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said it was unclear if the siege was politically motivated. News • 15 Dec 14
Police find Clare man reported missing in Sydney A Co Clare man who was missing in Sydney has been found. News • 07 May 14
Police find Clare man reported missing in Sydney A Co Clare man who was missing in Sydney has been found. News • 07 May 14
Emerging markets told to get their house in order The world's rich nations pushed back today against emerging market complaints about the spillover effects of their monetary polices. Business • 21 Feb 14
Emerging markets told to get their house in order The world's rich nations pushed back today against emerging market complaints about the spillover effects of their monetary polices. Business • 21 Feb 14
Pilot fighting fires in Australia dies in crash A plane dousing wildfires in bushland south of Sydney has crashed into a national park, killing the pilot and sparking a new fire to add to 55 burning across New South Wales state in Australia. News • 24 Oct 13
Pilot fighting fires in Australia dies in crash A plane dousing wildfires in bushland south of Sydney has crashed into a national park, killing the pilot and sparking a new fire to add to 55 burning across New South Wales state in Australia. News • 24 Oct 13
Australian bushfires could merge into 'mega-fire' Australian officials fear that three large bushfires in the state of New South Wales could merge into one huge conflagration stretching across hundreds of kilometres and threaten Sydney. News • 22 Oct 13
Australian bushfires could merge into 'mega-fire' Australian officials fear that three large bushfires in the state of New South Wales could merge into one huge conflagration stretching across hundreds of kilometres and threaten Sydney. News • 22 Oct 13
Australia probes military exercise link to fires Australia's Department of Defence is investigating if a major bushfire raging in New South Wales is linked to a military explosives training exercise which began around the same time. News • 19 Oct 13
Australia probes military exercise link to fires Australia's Department of Defence is investigating if a major bushfire raging in New South Wales is linked to a military explosives training exercise which began around the same time. News • 19 Oct 13
