Sydney desk

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

Sports · 4 days ago

England’s 98‑18 drubbing of Wales turns wheelchair rugby into controlled chaos

Tom Wick, London desk

England beat Wales 98‑18 in the opening match of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in Australia, showcasing the sport’s signature controlled chaos. Captain Bayley McKenna warned spectators about the spectacle,…

Sports · 4 days ago

Newlands Day‑Four Drama: South Africa 40‑run lead, Bavuma out, Lyon on a wicket‑hunt

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

On day four of the third Test at Newlands, South Africa held a 40‑run advantage with six wickets in hand after Temba Bavuma fell for 35. Australia’s Nathan Lyon pressed for quick wickets as the match edged toward a…

Sports · 4 days ago

Classic Test Series Leaves Cricket Fans on Edge as South Africa and Australia Swap Momentum

Noor Hale, World desk

The three‑Test showdown between South Africa and Australia has been billed a classic, delivering relentless momentum swings, unforgettable moments and the feeling that anything could happen next.

Environment · 4 days ago

Fire Ants Arrive, Leaving Conservationists Wondering Who’s Scarier: Insects or Imaginary Monsters

Priya Nair, Sydney desk

Fire ants have been spotted in urban areas, prompting conservationists to warn that these tiny terracotta soldiers may be the real monsters, outshining rock‑snot, murder hornets, and even Halloween specters.

Finance · 4 days ago

NGX Limited’s Namibian Gold Licences Spark Glitter‑Strewn Frenzy

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

NGX Limited’s shares surged 92.9% after securing seven gold licences in Namibia that cover more than 1,300 square kilometres, making the company the ASX runner of the week and turning the market into a treasure hunt.

Sports · 4 days ago

Retiring Swans stalwart Dane Rampe urges teammates to keep confronting Pullman scandal truths

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Dane Rampe announces his retirement and uses his farewell to remind the Sydney Swans to continue probing the uncomfortable truths revealed by the Pullman Hotel scandal.

Politics · 4 days ago

Anthropic’s Odd Pitch: Promising World‑Changing AI While Hinting at Existential Risk

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

Anthropic is courting investors with bold claims that its AI will reshape the global economy, but the company also warns the technology could pose an existential threat, an unusual mix that has investors both intrigued a…

Finance · 4 days ago

ASX nudges higher as Alphabet plunges and the ECB chief quits – market participants scramble for meaning

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

The Australian stock market is set to edge up despite a historic drop in Alphabet’s shares and the surprise resignation of the ECB chief, leaving market participants bewildered and busy.

Technology · 4 days ago

The Chinese Spy's 'Intrusion Detector' Edition: Sydney Tech News

Ash Park, Sydney desk

At a tech conference's opening speech, Processor Press tech wunderkind Ash Park, tech-journalist extraordinaire, unlocked a device with feeling.