Stories from Sydney · Australia

A blue Audi plunged during a street race in Sydney. The incident involved multiple cars participating in the race.

Back rower Tiana Penitani-Gray has been ruled out of the Blues team, according to ABC NewsRadio AU.

Peters of Kensington is closing its doors, according to a report from Sydney. The announcement was made during a broadcast regarding Anzac Parade.

Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated the government will not assist a specific group expected to land at Sydney and Melbourne airports on Thursday. There is widespread community sentiment that the returning individuals are not welcome.

Winton confirmed a temporary ban on the use of Sylvie's books as required texts.

Police have taken two drivers into custody for questioning following an incident where a vehicle submerged in a waterway just after 1:00 AM. The two vehicles involved were reportedly traveling together at the time of the incident.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have confirmed that multiple women will be arrested tomorrow. The announcement follows discussions regarding the practical application of the law in such cases.

The New South Wales state government announced that 13 Australians with links to ISIS are returning from Syria. The group is flying from Doha to Sydney. ASIO head Mike Burgess stated he is not concerned about their return. The travelers include both adults and children. New South Wales Police Commissioner Mel Lanyon is expected to discuss the matter. The report was broadcast on Sydney's 2GB. Twenty-one women and children currently in Syria's Al-Raj camp are seeking to return to Australia. The group holds Australian passports, according to Matt Tinkler of Save the Children. Tinkler stated that the government cannot prevent their return and that the debate should focus on how to facilitate their safe arrival. Four Australian citizens who had traveled to Syria have arrived back in Australia. Three of the four were arrested upon their return and are facing charges or are about to be charged.

On December 14, 2025, during a Jewish traditional event, gunman Navid Akram and his father opened fire on a crowd at Bondi Beach, killing 15 civilians. A terror attack occurred on December 14, 2025, during a local Jewish traditional event in Sydney, Australia.

Small business owners in Australia report that the Chinese fast fashion company Shein is selling overwhelming numbers of copies of their original designs online. Designer Leanna Walker is reporting on the impact of these duplicates on local small businesses.