Sydney - 2000

Jahream Bula is one of the NRL's brightest young talents, but continues to deal with anxiety on a daily basis in the early stages of a blossoming career. 

After climbing to a six-month high earlier this month, the value of the Australian dollar is tumbling as concerns grow about the health of the Chinese economy.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

His recent painting may have caused offence to some of Sydney's Christian community, but Philjames explains how his artistic process is one of care and a deep fascination with iconography.

When Mary purchased a labradoodle in Tasmania, she didn't expect to feel like she was rescuing him. She also didn't expect the health conditions that would follow.

A former financial planner who stole $3.3 million from his clients to fund his sports betting addiction writes to the prime minister from his prison cell, urging him to adopt the recommendations made by a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling harm.

ASIC has launched an investigation into cold callers offering superannuation reviews. Those impacted say they felt pressured to switch superannuation providers. 

Australian housing prices continue to "defy expectations", rising for a sixth-straight quarter.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

Recent figures from the Department of Education show the Job-Ready Graduate program has meant some students are forking out tens of thousands more for their degrees.

A bucks party in the bush serves as the setting for Birdeater, a debut psychological thriller that re-evaluates contemporary masculinity.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

There's a widening gap in the working rights of gig workers and white-collar professionals, which the federal government is hoping it can plug with new laws set to kick in soon.

NSW Police have laid new charges against former Constable and accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon. Mr Lamarre-Condon was charged with the murders of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

The Australian Federal Police charge an Arncliffe man with one count of trafficking children and claim to have removed at least seven potential victims from sexual exploitation following a 20-month investigation into an alleged criminal syndicate operating between Australia and Indonesia.

Ever tried to give up coffee? Soulful singer-songwriter Budjerah has — with varying levels of success — and he's channelled the experience into an upbeat new single.

Herbie Hancock recounts his first steps towards becoming one of the most famous jazz pianists and his ongoing passion for finding new directions in music, as he prepares for the tour in October.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

It might have taken 12 years, but Cigarettes After Sex have found a massive audience. Surprisingly, a lot of their new fans are teenagers.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney

A new study has predicted that all properties in Greater Sydney will continue to be unaffordable for those earning a median income until at least the end of 2031.

Regularly updated briefing from ABC News for Sydney