Latest from Sydney

Cyclists hit by world's harshest laws

Australia's newest piece of criminal legislation is among the toughest in the world. The target: cyclists.

Decadence defined at Sydney Mardi Gras

Once a year, Sydney plays host to a hedonistic celebration of diversity.

Gastro strikes mega cruise ship

More than 150 passengers and crew sick on board cruise ship docked in Sydney.

Sydney police probe motive for station threat

Police have no idea why a man, who was shot dead inside a police station in Sydney, walked into the premises and allegedly started threatening officers.

Sydney Opera House evacuated, teen charged

A 17-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly posting threats to social media which triggered an evacuation of the Sydney Opera House precinct.

Savage storm smashes into Sydney

One man was killed, buildings destroyed and tens of thousands of homes were without power after a violent thunderstorm tore through Sydney.

Anonymous caller may hold clues

Sydney police are searching for the man who made an anonymous payphone call to report the alleyway bashing of a New Zealand man who later died of his injuries.

Shark jumps on Bondi surfer's board

A 1.8 metre shark jumped on a local surfer's board at Bondi Beach this morning, before swimming off under another surfer.

Siege anniversary 'extremely difficult'

The NSW State Coroner has spoken of the impact the Sydney siege still has on those affected one year on.

Millions at stake in love-child row

Kiwi claims to be the love child of John Hemmes and is preparing to launch legal action to claim a chunk of the rich-lister's estimated $800 million.

Australia: It's win-win in Sydney

Wynne Gray scores a seat at a victorious netball game and a ride home in a Maserati.

Kiwi's pregnant ex killed in Sydney

Heavily pregnant woman found dead in her Sydney home was married to a Kiwi and their teenage son made the devastating discovery.

Lurking shark in swimmers' photo

Group of swimmers shocked to discover they had a close encounter with a shark while swimming at Bondi Beach - after they uploaded their underwater photos.

Sydney: No Holdens barred

How can you resist a tour 'bus' that is actually a very cool classic car? asks Emilia Mazza.

Sydney siege gunman wanted to join a group - expert

Sydney's Lindt cafe siege may not have happened had Man Haron Monis been accepted by the bikie gang who twice rejected him, a crime expert says.

Gun used in Sydney siege 'grey market' weapon

The gun used by Sydney siege gunman Man Haron Monis was one of an estimated 250,000 unregistered "grey market" weapons in Australia, an inquest has heard.

Silver Ferns cruise into semis

No fuss, no drama and no surprises. The Silver Ferns have ended the qualification round at the Netball World Cup with a comprehensive win over Uganda.

Whale asks fishermen for help

Fishermen capture incredible selfie with a whale that wanted them to help remove plastic bags caught in its mouth.