Sydney deploys drones to watch 70 beaches daily
NSW launches shark surveillance program to boost swimmer safety across major coastal spots.
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Latest news from Sydney.
Sydney savers weigh super raids as tax bills mount
Financial advisers warn withdrawing super to pay tax debts can cost far more long-term than the short-term relief gained.
Sydney tax filers: Check 4 things before lodging
Getting details right first time saves money and avoids costly errors, accountants warn as tax season peaks.
Fed-led tax plan debate heats up as Albanese dismisses concerns, signalling government will push forward
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is downplaying criticism of the government's tax proposals, signalling the administration plans to advance its fiscal agenda despite public and political pushback.
Online search giants face $50 million child safety fines as Australia tightens content regulation
Australia's eSafety Commissioner is gaining power to fine Google and other search engines up to $50 million if they fail to protect children from harmful content, signalling a harder regulatory line.
NRL's $5 billion broadcast deal locks Nine and Foxtel in, signalling stability for Sydney's sports media landscape
The NRL has renewed its media rights with Nine and Foxtel in a massive deal, keeping rugby league broadcasting stable but raising questions about long-term competition in sports media.
Fuel bowser audit exposes pricing leaks hitting Sydney drivers and small transport operators
A national audit has confirmed what many Sydney motorists suspected: some fuel stations are short-changing drivers, with implications for household budgets and transport business costs.
Sydney hospitality and food tech reshuffled as Thermomix picks Melbourne over Perth legacy
Twenty-five years after the kitchen appliance brand launched in Australia, its relocation signals shifting dynamics in Australia's foodie capitals and what it means for Sydney's food-tech cluster.
Newcastle Arena $14 million investment signals shift in NSW regional economic strategy
The NSW Government has committed $14 million to planning a new 160-event-a-year arena in Newcastle, marking a significant investment in regional infrastructure beyond Sydney.
Live music in Sydney
Gigs and concerts on around Sydney in the weeks ahead.
Wastewater heat offers revolutionary path to powering Sydney pools and schools
A renewable energy alternative hidden beneath city streets could replace fossil fuel heating for pools, schools and public facilities, offering cleaner power from an endless local resource.
Healthcare in Sydney: Hospitals, Services and Where to Go
A practical, general guide to how public and private hospitals, local health districts, primary care and emergency services fit together across Sydney.
Schools and Education in Sydney: Universities, Schools and Training
A general overview of how Sydney's universities, TAFE colleges, public and non-government schools, and selective options fit together, and how families and students find their way through them.
Getting Around Sydney: Roads, Public Transport and Connections
A general explainer on how Sydneysiders move across a harbour-split, sprawling city by road, rail, ferry and light rail, and the long-running projects reshaping those journeys.
Sydney's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them
A plain-language guide to how Australia's largest and most expensive housing market works, why it costs what it does, and the forces that shape prices and rents over time.
Buying Property in Sydney: Stamp Duty, Upfront Costs and What You'll Pay in 2026
A plain-English guide to stamp duty, conveyancing, inspections and every other upfront cost when buying property in Sydney, including current thresholds and concessions.
Starting a small business in Sydney: the steps
A plain-English walkthrough of how new businesses get set up in New South Wales, from choosing a structure to registering an ABN, sorting licences and understanding the tax basics.
Renting in Sydney: Costs and Your Rights Explained
A plain-English guide to what renting in Sydney involves, from the upfront costs and bond to the tenancy rules and rights that apply across New South Wales.