Sydney is running down its water supply at the fastest rate on record, with dams expected to fall below half maximum capacity due to the worst drought on record, the government said on Friday. Warragamba Dam, the city's main water supply, was sitting at 51.4 ...
A knife-wielding man killed one person and attempted to stab several others in a central Sydney rampage on Tuesday before being chased and pinned down by members of the public, witnesses said. Police said a 21-year-old Sydney man with a history of mental illness is ...
Koichi Takada: The natural shift into biometric architecture
Koichi Takada grew up a stone's throw from the scenic banks of Japan's Tama River, learning to appreciate the beauty of nature, something that now resonates in the work of his architectural company in Australia.
Lights go out at Sydney landmarks as Australia takes part in Earth Hour conservation campaign
The Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge were plunged into darkness for an hour Saturday to raise awareness about climate change and its impact on the planet's vanishing biodiversity. The 13th edition of Earth Hour, organized by the green group WWF, will see millions ...
Thousands of Sydney homes were without power Saturday after severe storms hit Australia's largest city, causing transport hold-ups, inundating vehicles with floodwater and delaying a national Australian rules footbal match. Heavy rains and lightning storms lashed parts of Sydney late Friday, with close to 60 ...
Elon Musk quotes 'bargain' price to tunnel through Australian mountain and ease Sydney's traffic
Australia could become a test ground for another of Elon Musk's massive infrastructure projects after the maverick billionaire tweeted a "bargain" price to build a tunnel through a mountain to solve Sydney's traffic woes. Musk in 2017 made a Twitter pitch — and followed through ...
Prince Harry opens Invictus Games in Sydney after thunderstorm causes delay
Britain's Prince Harry on Saturday opened the Olympic-style Invictus Games for disabled and wounded soldiers at a moving ceremony on the forecourt of Sydney's Opera House, after an intense thunderstorm forced an hourlong delay. The Duke of Sussex, who climbed Sydney Harbour Bridge on Friday ...
Australia considers banning some immigrants from Sydney and Melbourne in bid to reduce congestion
Starting a new life in Australia might not come with views of the Sydney Opera House or surfing at Sydney's Bondi Beach with the government considering a ban on some immigrants from settling in big cities. Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population Alan Tudge ...
United Airlines pilot declares mayday over low fuel, lands safely in Sydney
A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles landed safely in Sydney Thursday after the pilot warned the plane was running low on fuel, officials said. The U.S. airline said in a statement Flight 839 landed safely at Sydney International Airport "following a mechanical issue." "The aircraft ...
Australian filmmaker returns home after receiving royal pardon in Cambodia
An Australian filmmaker freed from jail after receiving a royal pardon in Cambodia returned home Sunday as his family spoke of being "overwhelmed with happiness" at his release. James Ricketson was sentenced to six years' imprisonment last month after being convicted of espionage. He had ...
Firms promote Japanese beef in Australia after a 17-year hiatus due to mad cow disease
Wagyu beef companies from across Japan showcased their products on Monday at a food exhibition celebrating the return of Japanese beef to Australia after 17 years. Sponsored by the Japan External Trade Organization, the Premium Japanese Food Showcase featured nine Japanese beef companies, many of ...
Singapore remains the world's most expensive city for the fifth consecutive year, with Paris, Zurich and Hong Kong following closely behind, according to the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey published on Thursday. Low inflation meant Tokyo — the most expensive city until 2013 — dropped ...
