Sydney - 2000

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan praises the fighting spirit of his team after they stretch their winning streak to seven matches with a thrilling two-point win over the Sydney Swans.

Using a second-hand bike and equipment bought from op shops, Madeline Hoffmann cycled solo across 23 countries over 15 months. Prior to her journey, she had limited knowledge of bike maintenance.

The Bureau of Meteorology says the worst of the weather compared to the past two days is over, as winds continue to ease in south-eastern parts of the country throughout the afternoon and evening.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

In a more diverse world, with a dizzying array of dating apps to introduce us to a wider pool of potential partners than our grandparents care to imagine, how much is our choice of romantic partner changing? Tell us your love stories.

Four straight losses leaves Collingwood's premiership defence hanging by a thread, but Magpies coach Craig McRae vows to keep fighting after a harrowing defeat to Hawthorn.

As Melissa Wu prepares for her fifth Olympic Games, the diving veteran reveals the change of mindset that has helped her book a ticket to Paris.

Trail-blazing conductor Simone Young is set to be the first Australian and first woman to conduct Wagner's epic 15-hour Ring Cycle at its home in Bayreuth, Germany.

When Jessica Mauboy's family gathered for a reunion, their family tree expanded to include one of Australia's most famous Olympians. 

Friday afternoon felt frighteningly similar to the 12-minute mark in a disaster movie. The difference is that in the movie, a villain is pulling the strings, but in reality, the culprit was far closer to home.

Seemingly all at once, millions of computers around the world became unusable and unable to be rebooted, showing what's known in the industry as the "Blue Screen of Death".

West Coast club legend Dean Cox rules himself out of the running for the Eagles vacant coaching role, opting instead to stay in Sydney with the Swans. 

Former NRL player Josh Mansour has joined a growing chorus of experts questioning the trajectory of the club and, specifically, a move Shane Richardson made during the club's bye in Round 13.

The former NSW Liberal leader, who was the state's premier from October 2021 to March 2023, announces his resignation from politics and will head up BHP's office in Washignton DC.

A delightful mockumentary that underscores the universality of childhood grandiosity and imagination, plus seven feature films by Black filmmakers to catch at the very first Africa Film Fest Australia this weekend.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

Sydney considers itself a world city, but it falls short when it comes to the height of its skyline. Why is this the case? 

The Demerit Point Integrity Taskforce has been set up to investigate drivers manipulating the demerit point system by nominating another driver to take demerit points for an offence.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

Parts of eastern Australia are set for another round of fierce wintry weather, with warnings of damaging winds for several states, and blizzards in Australia's alpine regions from Friday.

Counting and Cracking is the tale of a family fleeing conflict and resettling in Australia. It is currently charming Australian audiences before heading to New York.

Sydney's skyline could be transformed by the city's tallest-ever buildings under development plans being considered by the local council.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

Dozens of union members appeared in the video, thanking CFMEU leadership in NSW for "always being at the cornerstone of safety on site".

Cobra venom could potentially be treated with a commonly prescribed blood thinner, new research has indicated.