Sydney News

Sydney FC hero Danny Vukovic pays tribute to his baby son, who recently had a life-saving operation, after helping the Sky Blues win a thrilling A-League grand final against Melbourne Victory on penalties.

Milos Ninkovic steps up when it matters to slot home the winning spot kick as Sydney FC clinches the A-League championship, beating the Victory on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

The worlds best were at Sydney's Olympic Park once again this weekend, but the battles were in cyberspace rather than a sporting field.

Milos Ninkovic slams home the winning penalty as Sydney FC beat Melbourne Victory in a shootout after a tense A-League grand final. See how it happened in our blog.

The Dockers have come over the top of the Bombers to win at Subiaco, following wins for Sydney and Hawthorn over Brisbane and Melbourne respectively. Look back at all the scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.

Australia endures another horror round of Super Rugby after failing to record a single win across the weekend, while continuing its embarrassing losing streak to New Zealand teams.

England, Australia and New Zealand remain the clear pace-setters in international rugby league after the NRL's representative round.

Kevin Muscat has had a subtle dig at Graham Arnold, reminding him that A-League grand final week is not round 29.

Keysar Trad, who said men should only hit women as a "last resort", is replaced as the president of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils at an emergency meeting in Sydney.

Former Olympic basketballer Damian Keogh steps aside from his position as Cronulla Sharks chairman after being charged with possessing a prohibited drug.

John Coates concedes the Australian Olympic Committee's brand has been damaged by a bitter presidency campaign in which he emerged victorious over challenger Danni Roche.

When Luke Lazurus was acquitted of rape there were no winners. A young man's life will be forever affected and a young woman is left feeling violated and robbed of her right to justice.

A critical vulnerability is discovered in the software controlling sensitive government facilities, including at the Lucas Heights nuclear plant in Sydney and a Royal Australian Air Force base, according to a cyber security company.

The fiercely-fought campaign for the presidency of the Australian Olympic Committee will come to a head this morning. Find out how, where and when the vote for president and other senior roles will be decided.

Footage allegedly showing accused terrorist Talal Alameddine delivering the firearm used to kill police accountant Curtis Cheng in 2015 is shown in a Sydney Court.

Identity framed around misery can be a self-fulfilling prophecy, and poverty need not be permanent, nor suffering a life sentence, writes Stan Grant.

Some people have a hypersensitivity to certain smells, while others cannot smell a bad odour from a mile way — it's all due to genetics and the strength of our smell receptors.

Telstra and Optus will not be ordered to offer regulated mobile roaming services to other telcos, with the ACCC arguing it would reduce investment in regional coverage.

Sydney doctor Brian Kenneth Crickitt, who left his wife to "die a painful death alone", is sentenced to a maximum of 27 years in jail for murdering her with insulin.

Prominent Sydney Roosters player Shaun Kenny-Dowall is arrested for drug possession after he was caught with almost half a gram of cocaine at a Sydney nightclub overnight.

The AOC presidential election has been fierce and unforgiving but regardless whether it is John Coates or Danni Roche, the winner will have a huge challenge on their hands.

Embattled Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates will spearhead a bid for Brisbane to host the 2028 or 2032 Olympic Games if he is re-elected on Saturday.

A Sydney judge finds Luke Lazarus not guilty of the sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman at the back of his father's Kings Cross nightclub in May 2013.

CCTV footage reveals Shadi Mohammad, the sister of the teenage gunman who killed Curtis Cheng, smiled and gave a thumbs up sign as she prepared to travel to Syria to become a jihadi bride.

Striking Fairfax journalists gather outside a Sydney hotel where the embattled media company's CEO is addressing investors, a day after a decision to cull editorial staff was announced in an effort to save a similar amount of money that executives can claim in bonuses.