Even when he was a boy of 5, the internationally acclaimed birdman and artist William T Cooper – who British naturalist Sir David Attenborough described as the "world's greatest living wildlife illustrator" – loved animals.
Demolition of a 1960s tower block at Wynyard has delivered an unexpected surprise
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by Fairfax picture editors
The competition is open to artists aged from five to eighteen.
A week in photos from award winning Fairfax photographers for the week ending September 14, 2017.
It's spring and Magpie swooping season is back.
Bus crashes through three properties.
A hot and windy day is lifting fire risks to extreme in parts of Sydney, with a bushfire emergency warning issued for Richmond Vale near Cessnock in the Hunter where a number of properties are under threat.
The 1.8 metre great white shark which was stranded near the shore in Manly on Monday has been released, 4 kilometres out to sea.
Huge crowds turned out for today's YES Rally in Sydney.
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by Fairfax picture editors. Follow us on Twitter
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by Fairfax picture editors. Follow us on Twitter
Meet some of the makers of Carrington Road, Marrickville, one of the last creative districts of its type left in the city.
Experimental art, galleries and installations at the third edition of the Sydney Contemporary art fair.
The Queanbeyan-Palerang election
There are any number of functions that must be performed by your local and federal constabulary and solving major crimes is just part of it.
A week in photos from award winning Fairfax photographers for the week ending September 7, 2017
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by Fairfax picture editors
The residents show the strength of the Waterloo community in Sydney
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by Fairfax picture editors
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by Fairfax picture editors
It was Aviana's first birthday. Something Bethan and Johnny had only tentatively allowed themselves to imagine.
The City of Sydney's annual Australian Life photography competition.
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by Fairfax picture editors
A week in photos from award winning Fairfax photographers for the week ending August 31, 2017
A warm weekend is expected as Spring arrives in Sydney.
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by Fairfax picture editors
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by Fairfax picture editors
Dog plays fetch with unexploded WWII mortar found in Birubi sand dunes at Anna Bay
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by Fairfax picture editors
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