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With more than 30 locations in Sydney potentially set to be rezoned for higher density housing, developers are reportedly approaching residents and offering to buy their homes.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

You might know comedian Eric André from his painfully funny celebrity interviews, now he's bringing his house of mirrors to Australia.

The pub has an important but flawed place in Australian culture, and it's also helped shape our politics.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

Sixty years ago, people lost their minds as the Beatles landed in Sydney. Taylor Swift is the only artist to match the hysteria.

Award-winning ABC Sport presenter Karen Tighe announces she is leaving the organisation to focus on her health.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

At the age of 15, Adelaide's Demi Bennett stepped into a wrestling ring for the first time. Twelve years later, she returns home as WWE Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley to try and retain the title in the biggest WWE event Australia has seen in years. 

Tony found himself with too much time on his hands at work. What he did next challenges long-held notions of loyalty in the workplace.

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A council ranger has told an inquest into fatal attacks that the dog breed that mauled a newborn to death in 2021 was commonly involved in attacks across New South Wales' Central Coast.

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will go down as one of the Sydney Roosters greatest ever players, says coach Trent Robinson, after the prop announced his retirement.

Specialist GP explains what happens to the body when it's struck by lightning and why it can be fatal.

Bicentennial Park, an aged care facility, a parish and a private residence are among new sites that have tested positive for asbestos in Sydney.

As four people remain in hospital after being struck by lightning in Sydney on Monday, experts reveal how to stay safe if you're caught in a storm.

Every new NRL season brings a fresh crop of rookie sensations. Nick Campton lists the five young players set to make an impact in 2024. 

The Sea Eagles confirm Josh Schuster will miss the team's opening NRL clash in Las Vegas as his troubled run with injury continues.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

Synthetic drugs are circulating in Australia, increasing the risk of overdose and poisoning. Experts say more pill testing could help. 

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

Tim Stannard says he's had long COVID for four years and can no longer hold down a job. Experts say patients feel let down by the government's response to a parliamentary inquiry into the disease, calling it a "missed opportunity".

Asbestos, it seems, is everywhere around Sydney at the moment. 7.30 went to industry insiders to find out why. The answer according to someone else who owns a similar business is a "major let-down in processes".

Good luck getting a hotel in Sydney. Swift's Eras Tour has packed the Harbour City's hotels and driven up short-term rental costs as thousands descend on the city ahead of four concerts.