A seat carved from sandstone by convicts 200 years ago still provides one of the Australian city's most spectacular views, says Jill Worrall.

Todd Carney completed his stunning return to league by picking up the RLIF International Player of the Year award.

Sydney's summer heats up during this fabulous cultural kaleidoscope of theatre, music, dance and visual arts.

On a journey to find out more about her husband's ancestors, Jill Worrall is entranced by the vast Rookwood Necropolis.

Australia is spending more than $4 million to bring the billionaire talk-show host to Sydney to stage her show in December.

A former US marine has been committed to stand trial for the murder of Kiwi-born nurse Michelle Beets in Sydney.

Accused killer Walter Ciaran Marsh hated New Zealand-born nurse Michelle Beets, thought she was a bully and told his wife "one day she will be gone", a Sydney court was told today.

It's been five years since a New Zealander held the Peter Brock Trophy aloft as the winner of the annual Bathurst 1000 endurance race.

Police believe officers did not act inappropriately towards a man who died after they tasered him during a domestic dispute in Sydney's west.

Hosted by TV personalities, this fundraising event is a chance to join in traditional Christmas carols with gifted performers.

An Aussie man who died following a fight during celebrations for the Dragons' NRL win was tasered while handcuffed, says a witness.

Australian scientists have found a unique way to grow a precious and life-saving type of stem cell, likened to putting a "cat on a sofa", in the lab.

The St George Illawarra Dragons have won the NRL grand final with a convincing 32-8 victory over the Sydney Roosters.

Executive chef of Sydney's Aria Restaurant and judge of Australia's Master Chef Matt Moran will be the star guest at Taste of Auckland in November. He chats to Viva.