Lisa Visentin is an urban affairs reporter based in Sydney. She has previously worked covering courts and in federal parliament.
Hundreds of cyclists have gathered at the Sydney Opera House as part of a memorial ride for world-renowned cyclist Mike Hall, who was killed in a collision with a car on the outskirts of Canberra.
A former Australian professional tennis player has avoided jail for fixing a match in Queensland and attempting to conceal his involvement from police.
Jarryd Hayne has thrown his support behind Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle, posting a photo of the pair together at Coogee Beach and calling for him to be given a second chance.
It was the day Richie Benaud stood up for principle over patriotism.
The Australian Diamonds pulled off a perfect calendar year to prove they are the undisputed champions of the netballing globe.
When Olympic marathon swimmer Ky Hurst hits the sand on the Gold Coast's iconic Surfers Paradise beach this weekend he hopes to find a mammoth swell waiting for him.
For the Sydney Kings, there is something magical about their home crowd. In recent weeks, they have become a formidable force at the Kingdome, toppling the league's three biggest powerhouses.
When Petra Kvitova won her maiden grand slam title in 2011, the young up-and-comer was not ready to shoulder the weighty expectation that accompanies a Wimbledon champion.
The Sydney Kings made history on Thursday night, ending a 16-game losing streak to the Perth Wildcats in a nailbiting four-point victory.
Kings co-captain Tom Garlepp dismissed claims Sydney have become too reliant on star import Josh Childress, who has been a stunning success in his first season in the NBL.
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