Sydney desk

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

Technology · 5 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.

Business · 5 days ago

ADF Chief Scolds Lambie Over Hidden Camera in Defence Briefing

Noor Hale, World desk

The Australian Defence Force chief publicly reprimanded Lambie after a hidden camera was discovered in a high‑level briefing room, as parliament prepares to vote on a domestic gas reservation policy.

Sports · 5 days ago

Inglis and Carey’s 145‑run stand lifts Australia to 330‑4, a one‑run edge over South Africa at Newlands

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Marnus Inglis (85*) and Travis Carey (51*) added an unbeaten 145‑run partnership for the sixth wicket, taking Australia to 330‑4 and a one‑run lead over the Proteas as day three begins at Newlands.

Finance · 5 days ago

Anthropic’s Mega IPO Lands in Australia: Retail Investors Finally Get a Bite of AI

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Anthropic’s public offering is being made available to everyday Australian investors, a rare chance for non‑institutional buyers to own a slice of a leading AI company, according to the company’s announcement.

World · 5 days ago

Alaska Senate Race Gets a Double Dan, Trump Fumes

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

The New York Times reports that Democrats recruited a candidate named Dan Sullivan to run against Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race, a move that has left voters confused and prompted a sharp…

Sports · 5 days ago

Sydney Gets Marquee Billing as AFL 2027 Fixture Promises Spicy Reunions

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

The AFL’s 2027 schedule gives Sydney marquee status and lines up a series of high‑profile reunions with former clubs. The league markets the match‑ups as “spicy reunions”, promising a blend of nostalgia and riv…

Finance · 5 days ago

Inflation Rises Again, Making Everyday Items Feel Heavier

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Inflation ticked up this week, pushing up the cost of everyday goods and leaving shoppers checking their wallets more often than their phones.

Sports · 5 days ago

Robbie Williams Rocks Melbourne Cup as VRC Turns Flemington into Pop Festival

Nell Hartley, Melbourne desk

VRC chief Kylie Rogers has turned the Melbourne Cup into a pop‑festival, luring Robbie Williams to perform on the Flemington track and continuing a strategy that previously saw DJ Fisher and Calvin Harris on the sa…

Finance · 5 days ago

RBA’s Rate Riddle: Will Unemployment Keep Its Secrets?

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

The RBA has signalled a forthcoming rate rise, prompting market participants to wonder whether the push for lower inflation will force unemployment higher, a trade‑off the central bank seems willing to make.