Sydney desk

Filed from the Sydney desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.

World · 2 days ago

‘Reasonably good’: Coach defends Reds slump as Australia Googles Perth Glory vs Adelaide United

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

A match between Perth Glory and Adelaide United sparked a national online search, while the Reds’ coach defended the team’s slump, prompting satirical commentary on the power of narrative over results.

Sports · 2 days ago

Bostock: Sydney return not set in stone as NRL clubs can negotiate from 2028

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Former player Bostock clarified that a Sydney return is not set in stone and announced that NRL clubs are now free to negotiate with rival clubs for deals starting in 2028.

Business · 2 days ago

Garth Hamilton Calls Time to Toss Super‑For‑Housing Into the Ashes

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Liberal MP Garth Hamilton has publicly warned that a proposed superannuation‑to‑housing conversion is out of step with public sentiment, urging the party to pivot its policy. The move could spark a fresh debate among…

Business · 2 days ago

Julius Dam: Half‑Century Old Waterworks Still Quenching the Outback

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Opened in 1976 as Mount Isa’s answer to water shortages, Julius Dam continues to supply water to North West Queensland communities and industry half a century later.

Sports · 2 days ago

Tubby labels Sam Walker’s Roosters contract talks ‘insane’

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Commentator Tubby described the Roosters’ negotiations with Sam Walker as ‘insane’, prompting a Wide World of Sports panel to treat the contract discussion with a light‑hearted, almost theatrical flair.

Politics · 2 days ago

Finance Minister Promises to Scrutinise Every Dollar, Not to Guarantee Savings

Priya Nair, Sydney desk

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has placed all federal spending under the microscope, saying the government will examine every expense. While Labor is hunting for cuts, she stopped short of guaranteeing that any savings…

Business · 2 days ago

Teenage Protesters Turn France’s Streets into a Market Forecast Nightmare

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Hundreds of thousands of high‑school students have taken to the streets across France for the third weekend, demanding lower living costs and better education, prompting market analysts to scramble to adjust their fore…

Sports · 2 days ago

Fakhar Zaman’s 127‑ball Century Powers Pakistan to Tri‑Series Victory in Lahore

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

Fakhar Zaman’s 127‑run knock helped Pakistan chase 326, dismiss Sri Lanka for 10 runs and claim the tri‑series title in Lahore, with Shaheen Afridi adding flair with his pocket handkerchief.

Sports · 2 days ago

Arsenal's Bruno Guimarães Teases Aussie Return After Stan Sport Chat

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Arsenal player Bruno Guimarães told Stan Sport he would welcome a chance to revisit Australia, recalling his previous stint with Brazil there.