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A respected Indigenous elder from one of Australia's most remote communities is sharing 50,000 years of culture with the world. Wendy Hubert's paintings made an epic road trip from Western Australia to Sydney's prestigious Biennale, carried by young rangers honoring their traditions.
After six years, Sydney families near the new Western Sydney Airport can finally build granny flats again. The change lets 1,500 residents create affordable housing for aging parents and young adults while protecting them from aircraft noise.
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry is hearing solutions to revitalize Sydney's struggling live music scene, including free public transport on weekends. Industry leaders say better transit access could help young audiences across Greater Sydney enjoy more live shows.
A spirited group of 40 young Japanese-Australian cheerleaders are bringing their chants and performances to support Team Japan at Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final in Sydney. Despite being vastly outnumbered by Matildas fans, the Sydney Sakura Kids Cheerleaders want their team to know they have hometown support.
Western Sydney International Airport will welcome its first passengers on October 25, ending nearly nine decades of planning since the idea was first proposed in the 1940s. The new hub will serve 10 million travelers yearly and give western Sydney residents 24-hour flight access without curfew restrictions.
For 20 years, volunteers called the Mudcrabs have been restoring Sydney's Cooks River from one of Australia's most polluted waterways into thriving wildlife habitat. Their grassroots efforts are now recognized as the driving force behind the river's remarkable transformation.
After research showed half of female runners face harassment, Sydney is hosting safe, coached nighttime track events exclusively for women. The NSW program gets $500K to help women reclaim running after dark.
After a terrorist attack shook Sydney's Jewish community, a sold-out production of The Diary of Anne Frank arrives with a message audiences desperately need: hope can survive even in the darkest times.
After surviving Russian occupation in Bucha, wildlife veterinarian Maria Mykytiuk rebuilt her life in Sydney with help from strangers who became family. Her story shows how kindness can heal even the deepest wounds.
Political leaders and Sydney's Jewish community gathered to celebrate Israel's Independence Day with messages of resilience following recent terror attacks. The annual event brought together hundreds in a powerful display of solidarity.
Sydney doubled its rental ebikes to 7,000 in 2025, leading an Australian shift away from e-scooters toward pedal-powered alternatives. The switch comes as safety concerns cool e-scooter enthusiasm while ebikes win over cities and commuters alike.
After transforming afternoon radio into a daily celebration of ordinary life for over 20 years, ABC Sydney's James Valentine retired to focus on his health, leaving behind a city that credits him with lifting their spirits. His unique approach turned listeners into creative collaborators, proving talkback radio could nourish instead of divide.
After years of grassroots campaigns, Sydney communities are celebrating the return of axed bus and ferry routes. The wins show what's possible when neighbors organize for better public transport.
NSW Police are using new public safety powers to keep extremists away from Sydney's city center during Australia Day celebrations. Up to 12 individuals linked to disbanded hate groups now face five years in prison if they enter an 8-kilometer zone around the city.
As fuel prices soared to record highs, Sydney residents chose to walk, cycle, and take public transit instead of driving. Traffic on major roads dropped up to 7% while walking increased nearly 38%.
When a heckler tried to disrupt Sydney's Anzac Day dawn service, 11,000 attendees responded with something more powerful: spontaneous applause defending respect and unity. The moment captured what the 111-year tradition is really about.
Over 13,000 fans packed Stadium Australia as Japan dominated the Philippines 7-0, creating a rare celebration for Sydney's Filipino and Japanese communities. The match brought together diaspora families in a joyful display of heritage and hope.
A vacant 18-bedroom heritage mansion in Sydney's Mosman became a lifeline for women over 50 escaping homelessness and domestic violence. The "meanwhile use" model is now helping solve Australia's growing crisis of older women without homes. #
A beloved tea room at Sydney's Royal Easter Show raised $160,000 last year through homemade scones and volunteer dedication. The Country Women's Association has been serving their famous Devonshire tea for over 75 years, turning sweet treats into serious community support.
After losing his brother to a shark attack, Mike Psillakis is celebrating a new program that trains surfers to fly drones for year-round beach surveillance. By winter's end, 125 newly trained pilots will monitor Sydney's coastline with 60 drones dedicated to Mercury's memory.
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