Sydney news

A 24-year-old man is arrested following the alleged sexual assault of a teenager at a home in Cook, in Canberra's north, in early hours of Friday morning.

More than 500 people gather in Perth's Forrest Place to show their support for the French people following the tragic events in Paris.

A suspicious fire causes significant damage to the specialist Dandenong drug court in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs, the Country Fire Authority says.

In a huge blow for Australian rugby, Wallabies playmaker Matt Toomua will head to Europe in his prime after signing a three-year deal with Leicester starting from mid-2016.

Proposed changes to Bovine Johne's Disease management cause concern for W.A beef producers who fear it may impact their access to export markets.

Two teenagers will appear in court after an off-duty police officer was allegedly seriously assaulted at a home in Towradgi

Livestock producers are looking to precision agriculture to help improve productivity and minimise risks.

Changes to the way Bovine Johne's Disease is managed nationally cause concern for W.A beef producers who fear it may impact their access to export markets.

A $1.2m loss for the Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation (RivMed) in Wagga Wagga has been described as a one off.

A man dies after being hit by two cars on Sydney's M2 motorway at Baulkham Hills, in the city's north-west.

The beginning of the end of the long-running Essendon doping saga starts today with the opening of a hearing of WADA's appeal to the Court of Arbitration of Sport.

Tasmanians pay tribute to the victims of the terror attacks in Paris in a show of solidarity in Hobart's Franklin square.

A man charged with raping a girl under the age of 10 in Deniliquin, has been released on bail, ahead of his first appearance in court in January.

A Barham man has described arriving in Paris, hours after six sites around the French capital were targeted by terrorists.

A North Coast state MP has called on the Prime Minister to 'close the borders', in the wake of the Paris attacks.

Victorian Government launches drought relief projects for rural families, ahead of announcement for farmers.

A man has appeared in court over the weekend after he allegedly stole a car and led police on a high speed chase on the north coast.

Initial enquiries indicate a man found dead in a roof cavity of a house in Sydney may have electrocuted himself by cutting a live wire, police say.

A political stoush erupts over the boundaries of a proposed Southern Highlands coal mine which borders a NSW state government minister's family home.

A Matt Sim strike at the death earned 10-man Mariners a 1-1 draw with the Jets in the F3 Derby in Newcastle.

The Federal Government is being urged to consult with the wider central west community as part of its plans to store nuclear waste in the Bathurst district.

There was no joy for Ronda Rousey, but Australian and New Zealand talent shone at UFC 193, putting rising stars on UFC president Dana White's radar.

French university students have fought back tears at a Newcastle vigil, held in a show of support for the people of France.

The State Government is being urged to give five western towns a say in whether they support reduced access to their local courts.

The Lithgow City Council says a planned bicycle track in the region remains a priority project despite a lack of funding.

There will be an extraordinary meeting at Lake Macquarie tonight, discussing Council's future which hangs in the balance.

Australian urbanist and media identity Marcus Westbury has reflected on his achievements in the Hunter, labelling Renew Newcastle his greatest achievement.

A 10 kilometre stretch of the Hunter's busiest motorway has itself become road weary, prompting large scale maintenance work.

Upper Hunter residents are concerned about proposed changes to the way noise from open cut mines is managed.

The Upper Hunter community will pause to mark the passing of prominent Denman local John Kaye at a memorial service this morning.

St Vincent de Paul volunteers are reeling after the bodies of dead dogs were dumped in their charity clothing bins at Aberdeen twice in the last three weeks.

The Federal Government finalises an agreement to trial its cash-restricted welfare debit card in the East Kimberley, calling the initiative a "full-frontal assault" on abuse fuelled by drugs and alcohol.

Ange Postecoglou is the 'hard arse' coach attributed with turning the tide for the Socceroos and delivering the biggest trophy in their history - the 2015 Asian Cup championship.

Ross Taylor finishes day three at the WACA 235 not out with New Zealand 6 for 510, 49 runs behind Australia. Look back on how the action unfolded in Grandstand's live blog.

Ross Taylor accumulates the highest score by a New Zealander against Australia with a composed double ton as the tourists batted for the entirety of day three at the WACA.

Australian pace ace Mitchell Starc fell just short of setting a new record on Sunday for the fastest ever delivery in world cricket.

Western Australia captain Shaun Marsh is cursing his lapse of concentration as an invaluable Sheffield Shield century went begging at the MCG.

Holly Holm's knockout of Ronda Rousey to claim the UFC bantamweight title in Melbourne shocked the sports world.

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, wind up their six-day tour of Australia by visiting a number of Perth attractions.

A man in his forties dies after jumping off cliff and into the sea in the northern WA town of Broome.

An athletic goal from Henrique gives the Roar a 1-0 win over Perth Glory in Brisbane.

After weeks of late night consultations, trips to Sydney and meetings with neighbouring Councils Wyong and Lake Macquarie - Gosford has finally completed its report on what structure it believes will be best for the future as part of the government's reform process.

The small and transient community of Darwin's French travellers and expats gather to commemorate the victims of Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris.

Holly Holm has caused a sensational upset in UFC 193, knocking out the superstar of the sport, Ronda Rousey in the second round.

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, wind up their six-day tour of Australia by visiting a number of Perth attractions.

A Perth-based company is eyeing off remote Christmas Island to become home to Australia's first medicinal cannabis industry.

Queensland teenage adventurer Alyssa Azar insists she is not afraid as she trains for a third attempt at climbing Mount Everest.

More than 500 people attend a special prayer service in Sydney to honour the victims of the Paris terror attacks.

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja is "likely" to miss the next two Test matches after suffering a hamstring strain.

An anti-violence campaigner says she is frustrated at the heavy promotion and glamorisation of the violent combat sport, cage fighting.