Sydney

Australia’s stranded cricketers touch down in Sydney two weeks after IPL suspended

The majority of Australia’s stranded cricket cohort has returned home on a charter flight that touched down in Sydney on Monday morning

Guardian sport

17, May, 2021 @1:07 AM

‘A precaution’: Sydney airport railway platforms evacuated due to police operation

NSW police said the operation concluded two hours later. Train services have since resumed

Calla Wahlquist

16, May, 2021 @3:59 AM

Sydney and Canberra shiver as cold snap hits south-east Australia

Victoria also recorded snow across the alps on Friday night and Saturday, while Perisher had its coldest May night since local records began 12 years ago

Calla Wahlquist

16, May, 2021 @2:17 AM

Sydney and NSW Covid-19 restrictions: what you can and can’t do under new coronavirus rules

New Covid restrictions for the greater Sydney region, including Wollongong, the Central Coast and the Blue Mountains, have been extended for another week. Can you have visitors? Is mask-wearing compulsory? Is travelling permitted? Here’s what you can and can’t do

Guardian staff

14, May, 2021 @3:00 AM

NSW Covid-19 hotspots and exposure sites: list and map of Sydney and regional coronavirus case locations

Here are the current coronavirus hotspots and exposure sites in New South Wales and what to do if you’ve visited them

Guardian staff

14, May, 2021 @2:59 AM

Crown agrees to indoor smoking ban and cashless gambling in casinos

Deal with NSW casino regulator moves James Packer’s company closer to opening Barangaroo gaming floor

Ben Butler and AAP

13, May, 2021 @3:03 AM

Federal court rejects bid to overturn India travel ban – as it happened

Morrison government promises $4bn in infrastructure spending in budget; NSW Covid ‘missing link’ eludes authorities. This blog is now closed

Calla Wahlquist (now) and Amy Remeikis (earlier)

10, May, 2021 @9:19 AM

It’s a mystery: loud explosion has residents of Sydney suburbs scratching their heads

Emergency services receive multiple calls about huge bang heard from Roselands to Marrickville but are unable to trace the source of the noise

Mostafa Rachwani

10, May, 2021 @8:37 AM

NSW health minister condemns media for naming Sydney ‘barbecue man’ at centre of Covid outbreak

Brad Hazzard says AFR story that identified man was ‘appalling’, and warned it would undermine public health

Amanda Meade

10, May, 2021 @3:16 AM

Competition watchdog to hold public inquiry into Crown merger with Star casino group

Exclusive: ACCC chairman Rod Sims says he will look at the impacts on competition if gambling companies are allowed to merge

Anne Davies

10, May, 2021 @1:08 AM

Volleyball on Bondi and Tamarama beaches under review after complaints of risk to beachgoers

Waverley Council reconsidering popular practice, which could lead to new restrictions, a reduction in nets or a ban on the sport

Christopher Knaus

09, May, 2021 @3:59 AM

NSW extends Covid restrictions as ‘missing link’ in Sydney outbreak eludes authorities

State reports no community transmission, but masks to remain mandatory on public transport