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Man's body lay at mall for three weeks

Questons are being asked how the body of an elderly man found in a Sydney shopping centre stairwell lay unnoticed for three weeks.

Man plunges 16 floors from apartment

A young man has died after falling 16 floors from the balcony of a high-rise apartment block in Sydney overnight.

Festival simulates what it's like to visit a brothel

If you've ever wanted to know what it is like to go to a brothel, a Sydney sex festival offers you the chance.

Broker: Fairfax may close NZ newspapers

Investment bank Credit Suisse is tipping Fairfax Media as a hot stock in Australia this year on the basis that it will divest its

Rape accused Uber driver: 'She said yes'

A Sydney Uber driver has pleaded not guilty to having sexual intercourse without consent with an intoxicated 22-year-old British nanny.

Child, 5, dies from suspected overdose

A 5-year-old girl has died from a suspected methadone overdose in Sydney.

Watch: Woman racially abuses Muslim

A woman has been caught on camera repeatedly banging on car windows after noticing a Muslim woman inside wearing a face covering.

Flesh-eating virus 'strips man's skin'

Two unrelated people brought flesh-eating bacteria back from Pacific Islands.

Grisly discovery in Sydney toilet block

Graphic image: A beachgoer found a human appendage in the toilet block and handed it into police.

Passenger's 'racist rant' diverts flight

Passenger complained to attendant about New Year's Day flight seating arrangements - then things got nasty.

Ten free things to do in Sydney

A hop over the ditch doesn't need to break the budget, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Firefighters tackle blaze in Sydney

Spectacular images of fire in in Sydney near crowds of spectators who have gathered to watch New Year's Eve fireworks.

Arrest over Sydney terror threat

A man will face court today after being arrested at Sydney Airport in relation to alleged threats to New Year's Eve celebrations.

NSW taskforce nets major cocaine cartel

An Australian police investigation lasting two-and-a-half years has led to the arrest of 15 men and the seizure of more than 1100kg of cocaine.

Nikolas Delegat second in yacht race

A rich-lister's son who made headlines for punching a police officer unconscious has finished second in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

Taxi driver spills on bizarre passengers

Bonking, barfing and breaking in - a Sydney cab driver has opened up about misbehaving passengers as they get into the summer spirit.

Wild Oats XI retires from race

Leader Wild Oats XI has been forced out of the Sydney to Hobart race because of hydraulic problems.

Watch: Violent brawl in Sydney CBD

Three men have been arrested following a brawl in Sydney's CBD.