Latest from Sydney

The Ashes: Clarke rejects Botham 'cheating' claim
Australian captain Michael Clarke rushed to defend the reputation of Phil Hughes after Sir Ian Botham accused him of cheating.

The Ashes: England in commanding position
England hold a first innings lead of 208 runs with three wickets remaining at stumps on day three of the fifth Ashes test against Australia.

Live scoring: The Ashes
Catch live scoring action of Day Two of the final Ashes test between England and Australia in Sydney.

Soccer: Sydney FC restore pride
Sydney FC have lifted themselves off the bottom of the A-League ladder with a 2-1 win over Newcastle to break their five-game losing streak.

The Ashes: Khawaja delights fans with bright start
For Australia's cricket fans it was a case of love at second ball.

Yachting: No repeat of '98 say organisers
Sydney to Hobart organisers don't believe conditions will be as dangerous as those encountered during the tragic 1998 race.

Drugs scandal threatens Australian Navy
A major scandal threatens to engulf the Royal Australian Navy.

Yachting: Setbacks before Sydney to Hobart
The newest and least-experienced boat in the Sydney to Hobart race has suffered a setback.

NSW hit by snow, wind, floods - and locusts
New South Wales residents must be wondering what they've done to annoy Mother Nature.

Citroen pegs C3 as the bomb
There's hot competition in the small car sector, with everything from cheap'n'cheerful runabouts to well-equipped Euro style-meisters on offer. So Citroen's C3 must make an impact if it is to revitalise the brand.

Ex-league star named as alleged assailant
Sydney police have charged a Kings Cross hotel security guard, believed to be former high-profile rugby league player John Hopoate, following the serious assault of a man in a Kings Cross street.

Sydney: The Pearl in the crown
Holidays aboard cruise ships are no longer the domain of the elderly, discovers Heather Wright.