# Sydney

All time

# hooker

'Representing Ireland, representing that badge, it's pretty special'

Ulster front row Rob Herring was one of the big winners on Ireland’s tour Down Under.

35.6k

Jun 24th 2018, 8:11 PM

# Impact

Series success and squad development - Schmidt comes up trumps

Jordan Larmour and Tadhg Beirne made an impression off the bench for Ireland.

15.9k

Jun 23rd 2018, 4:15 PM

# Drama

Schmidt's Ireland cling on to secure thrilling series success in Australia

The tourists endured a nailbiting endgame in Sydney but emerged with victory.

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Jun 23rd 2018, 1:14 PM

# LATE CHANGE

Scannell to start for Ireland after Cronin ruled out with hamstring injury

The Leinster hooker has been cruelly ruled out but it means a big chance for the Munster man.

13.0k

Jun 23rd 2018, 7:00 AM

# Cup final

Schmidt's Ireland can complete sensational season with series success

The clash at Allianz Stadium in Sydney promises to be a thrilling tactical battle.

6.9k

Jun 23rd 2018, 1:00 AM

# State of the Nation

Nucifora wary of provincial 'parochialism' as Irish rugby looks to move forward

The IRFU’s performance director sat down for a briefing with the Irish rugby media in Sydney yesterday.

16.5k

Jun 19th 2018, 10:30 AM

# Escorting

Ireland defend themselves after Wallabies question 'blocking' tactics

‘We didn’t feel like we did anything that any other team in the world isn’t doing.’

15.9k

Jun 19th 2018, 8:30 AM

# declined

IRFU says dates on offer in Australia 'didn't fit with the women's plan'

The union turned down an invitation of a three-Test tour Down Under this month.

6.9k

Jun 19th 2018, 7:05 AM

# lucky tickets

A very surprised Sydney man won the lottery twice in the space of a week

The odds of winning just once are one in almost two million.

64.2k

May 14th 2018, 9:08 AM

# on the run

12-year-old Australian boy steals family credit card to fly to Bali alone

The boy ran away from his Sydney home after a row with his mother.

32.4k

Apr 24th 2018, 4:13 PM

# Malaysia Airlines

'It was like hell': Passengers terrified as 'shaking' Malaysia Airlines flight forced turn back

Flight MH122 was heading from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur when one of its engines shut down.

33.6k

Jan 19th 2018, 8:28 AM

# 47.3

Power cuts and fire bans as Sydney swelters in hottest temperatures since 1939

Residents have been urged to limit their time out of doors as temperatures soar.

33.7k

Jan 8th 2018, 8:18 AM

# Australia

Prominent British CEO and family killed in Australian seaplane crash

One pilot and five passengers died following the crash yesterday.

45.2k

Jan 1st 2018, 7:51 AM

# Investigation

Six bodies recovered after Sydney seaplane crash

There are reports that four of the passengers were British nationals.

27.9k

Dec 31st 2017, 11:20 AM

# Jessica Falkholt

Home and Away actress in critical condition after St Stephen's Day crash that killed her parents

Jessica Falkholt and her younger sister are both in a critical condition.

40.2k

Dec 28th 2017, 11:49 AM

# surfer safety

Australia is using drones to spot sharks before they attack

“The reason the drone is so important is sometimes we can’t see over the waves,” a surfing representative said.

17.4k

Dec 17th 2017, 6:30 PM

# North Korea

North Korean 'agent' charged with trying to sell WMD parts in Australia

The alleged agent’s plans did not involve other governments or officials, police said.

9.8k

Dec 17th 2017, 8:04 AM

# Australia

First gay weddings take place in Australia

The historic reforms were given royal assent on 8 December.

20.5k

Dec 16th 2017, 12:05 PM

# Tragedy

Two eight-year-old boys die as car ploughs into Sydney classroom

Three other children were seriously injured.

25.9k

Nov 7th 2017, 7:41 AM

Voices

What Australia can learn from Ireland's successful marriage equality campaign

The campaign needs to be a positive one which addresses people’s concerns, Mark Govern writes.

6.5k

Sep 8th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Sydney

Prisoners care for animals, including snake addicted to meth, as part of rehab programme

Officials say the scheme helps develop life skills for inmates preparing for the outside world.

10.2k

Aug 27th 2017, 1:00 PM

# Thwarted

Australia plane plot: Bomb plan was 'directed by senior Isis commander'

Police say they also foiled a second alleged plot involving a “chemical dispersion device”.

8.4k

Aug 4th 2017, 7:24 AM

# Terror Suspect

'He was shocked': Suspect in plot to down plane in Australia released without charge

“It’s just unfathomable that he would be associated with anything like this,” his lawyer said.

25.0k

Aug 2nd 2017, 6:50 AM

# Sydney

Terror plot to bring down Australian plane may have involved 'bomb disguised as meat mincer'

Four men were arrested in connection with the alleged plot in Sydney on Saturday.

20.1k

Jul 31st 2017, 7:12 AM

# Quick off the mark

Arsenal's record signing Lacazette scores minutes into his debut

The French striker was on target for the Gunners during their pre-season tour in Sydney.

9.1k

Jul 13th 2017, 3:09 PM

# name and age

Rebel Wilson wins defamation case against 'disgraceful' Australian publisher

Bauer Media claimed the actor lied about her name, age and background to advance her career.

24.5k

Jun 15th 2017, 1:58 PM

# china eastern airlines

Plane lands safely in Sydney after crew notices hole in engine casing

Passengers said they heard a massive noise and smelled something burning.

25.4k

Jun 12th 2017, 1:33 PM

# DAVID WALSH

"He put a smile on everyone's face": Irishman killed in Sydney laid to rest in Enniscorthy

David Walsh’s fiancée Tina Cahill has been charged with his murder.

34.7k

Mar 1st 2017, 6:07 PM

# Sydney

14 Australian football fans banned after displaying 'offensive' banner depicting oral sex

There has been outrage in the football community and media over the explicit banner of a man resembling Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold performing oral sex.

38.3k

Feb 22nd 2017, 8:03 AM

# DAVID WALSH

Irish woman to appear in court on Wednesday charged with the murder of fiancé in Sydney

25-year-old Cathrina Cahill made no application for bail in court this morning.

54.8k

Feb 19th 2017, 12:18 PM

# enniscorthy

Community in shock as fiancée charged with murder of David Walsh in Sydney

David Walsh came from a “decent, hard-working family” in Enniscorthy, locals said.

79.9k

Feb 18th 2017, 1:43 PM

# Australia

Irish woman charged with murder of Irish man who was stabbed to death in Sydney

The man was critically injured by a stab wound to his neck.

120k

Feb 18th 2017, 7:34 AM

# Black Ops

Security consultant charged with public mischief for bugging All Blacks in Sydney

The revelation that New Zealand’s meetings had been bugged caused serious tension between the unions.

4.7k

Feb 7th 2017, 10:26 AM

# ears pricked

Sydney to host new Flat event which will be richest turf race in the world

The winnings for ‘The Everest’ will eclipse those of the Melbourne Cup.

3.0k

Feb 1st 2017, 6:02 PM

# dublin drug problem

Aussie police commander says injecting room changed Sydney 'drug capital' for the better

The Dáil is set to deal with legislation for injecting rooms here in the coming months.

8.3k

Jan 21st 2017, 8:10 AM

# get bucky

This Limerick man is on the noble quest of bringing Buckfast to Irish people in Australia

The tonic wine is unfortunately not widely available down under. But he’s trying to fix that.

5.1k

Jan 18th 2017, 2:10 PM

# Australia

Man flying from London to Sydney arrested over threat of New Year’s Eve terror attack

Sydney is gearing up for the annual fireworks display on the harbour with a crowd of more than one million expected.

17.1k

Dec 29th 2016, 9:54 PM

# sydney zoo

'Mum cradled the baby straight into her arms': Miniature monkeys reunited after zoo theft

There were fears the baby monkey could die if it was kept away from its mother for too long

13.9k

Nov 28th 2016, 10:25 AM

# striking mullet

Australian teenager sues media over photograph of his mullet haircut

The New South Wales District Court judge in the case has dismissed all of the actions taken by Ali Mosslmani bar one.

64.6k

Oct 26th 2016, 10:00 PM

# apple worship

These cheering fans queued for days to get their hands on the new iPhone 7

Sales have been better than expected.

21.3k

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Sep 16th 2016, 8:34 AM