ABC Sydney

Promotion

Join Craig Reucassel every weekday for Breakfast on ABC Radio Sydney.

Latest

Nicole Abadee talks to James Valentine about college novels

Nicole Abadee talks to James Valentine about college novels.

Books stacked up side by side in a brightly coloured display.

Duration: 22 minutes 41 seconds

Published: 45m agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 6:45amSource: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Books (Literature)with James Valentine

NSW government to rewrite ministerial code in wake of Berejiklian ICAC findings

MPs in NSW will be required to make more regular disclosures about their financial interests and those of their immediate family.

Published: 4h agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 3:09amSource: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Governmentby Nick Dole

KRG Mayor describes his Meadowbank visit

Sam Ngai says there are some good bits.

Duration: 10 minutes 13 seconds

Published: 6h agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 12:38amSource: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Urban Development and Planningwith Sarah Macdonald

KRG Councillor says they don't want to model after Meadowbank

Martin Smith says that shouldn't be their density model.

Duration: 8 minutes 16 seconds

Published: 6h agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 12:38amSource: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Urban Development and Planningwith Sarah Macdonald

Mark Butler says the bill to wipe out all vape shops ready in "a few weeks''

Federal Health Minister outlines the next step to stamp them out

Duration: 13 minutes 7 seconds

Published: 6h agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 12:36amSource: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Vapingwith Sarah Macdonald

Taylor Swift ticket scammers target fans ahead of Eras tour concerts

Police in Victoria say more than $260,000 has been lost to scammers selling fake tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour since tickets went on sale last year. Dozens of people have fallen victims to hackers selling tickets through social media.

Taylor Swift smiles as she performs on stage.

Published: 6h agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 12:49amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

The Music of Melanie Safka

Her music career spanned seven decades starting at Woodstock and taking her around the globe.

Jon Faine, Melanie Safka, Jackie Wrafter

Duration: 23 minutes 47 seconds

Published: 10h agoTue 6 Feb 2024 at 8:56pmSource: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)with Michael Pavlich

Listen back

Mark Butler says the bill to wipe out all vape shops ready in "a few weeks''

Federal Health Minister outlines the next step to stamp them out

Duration: 13 minutes 7 seconds

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Vapingwith Sarah Macdonald

KRG Councillor says they don't want to model after Meadowbank

Martin Smith says that shouldn't be their density model.

Duration: 8 minutes 16 seconds

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Urban Development and Planningwith Sarah Macdonald

KRG Mayor describes his Meadowbank visit

Sam Ngai says there are some good bits.

Duration: 10 minutes 13 seconds

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Urban Development and Planningwith Sarah Macdonald

Nicole Abadee talks to James Valentine about college novels

Nicole Abadee talks to James Valentine about college novels.

Duration: 22 minutes 41 seconds

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Books (Literature)with James Valentine

ABC Radio SYDNEY

Live

PM

with Samantha Donovan

7:30am to8:00am

Play Live Radio See Full Schedule

Listen on the go on ABC listen app

Watch

Transport inequity challenges south-west Sydney residents

As young people worry about car dependence, a state parliament inquiry considers the current and future public transport needs of Western Sydney.

Duration: 1 minute 44 seconds

Source: Stateline

Noemie aiming to join sister Jess Fox at Paris Olympics

Three-time Olympian Jess Fox is regarded as the GOAT of canoe slalom, but she may not be the only Fox at this year's Olympics.

Duration: 2 minutes 2 seconds

Source: ABC News

Emergency crews attend house fire in Sydney's west

A house has been destroyed following a fire in Canley Heights in Sydney's west.

Duration: 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

No evidence 'gas the Jews' was chanted at October 9 protest

NSW police conclude the phrase chanted at October 9 Sydney Opera House protest was 'where's the Jews'.

Duration: 1 minute 10 seconds

Source: ABC News

Features

Sydney council changes direction on bin pickups after FOGO rollout sparks complaints

A Sydney council has backed down from a plan to switch from weekly to fortnightly waste collection after complaints about smelly bins, maggots and flies.

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Recycling and Waste Managementby Declan Bowring

Rarely seen dances set to spiral through town squares in busy run of shows

Lion dances are a regular feature of Lunar New Year festivities, but this year there is increased demand for a more complex routine.

A dragon puppet coiled up in front of a large traditional Chinese gate

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Community and Multicultural Festivalsby Declan Bowring

Council approves deal with Parramatta Eels that mayor says 'doesn't pass the pub test'

Labor councillors voted against their party's mayor and deputy mayor to get a million-dollar partnership with a NRL club across the line.

A Parramatta Eels NRL player runs behind and in front of his teammates at a training session.

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Local Governmentby Declan Bowring

Chances are 'small', but Australian of the Year upbeat about incurable cancer as co-winner fights to save his life

Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long have saved thousands of lives using immunotherapy. Now they hope they can find a cure for Professor Scolyer.

A man and a woman, formally dressed, in a dimly-lit venue.

Duration: 4 minutes 39 seconds

Source: ABC Radio SydneyTopic: Awards and Prizesby Sarah Macdonald and Rosemary Bolger

What's happening

Now we're talking, Sydney!

Join Craig Reucassel every weekday for Breakfast on ABC Radio Sydney.

Published: 10 Jan 2024Wed 10 Jan 2024 at 4:38amSource: ABC SYDNEY

Thank God It's Friday! Live at ABC Sydney Studios

Thank God It's Friday! is an award-worthy live weekly radio comedy show, hosted by Richard Glover every Friday from 5 to 6pm. Click here to witness the hilarity of TGIF! by being a part of the live studio audience at the ABC studios in Sydney.

Photoshopped image of richard glover for TGIF!

Published: ThuThu 1 Feb 2024 at 3:42amSource: Listen

Sydney Newsletter

Subscribe to the ABC Radio Sydney fortnightly e-newsletter for the latest news, on-air highlights, stories and events delivered to your inbox.

Source: ABC SYDNEY

Know Your ABCs in an Emergency

This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

Letters A, B and C in pink, yellow and blue with small infographics of people completing emergency safety tasks

Published: 8 Nov 2023Wed 8 Nov 2023 at 7:00amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

NSW Sport

Michelle Heyman is a Matilda again, 5 years after retiring

We love a fairytale in sport and Matilda Michelle Heyman might be about to provide one. She's been named in the squad for the Olympic qualifiers against Uzbekistan, 5 years after she announced her retirement from international football.

A soccer player wearing yellow and green runs with the ball during a game against a team wearing blue

Duration: 14 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Kurtley Beale told manager in tapped call 'a bird' said she hadn't consented to oral sex, court told

The former Wallaby player repeatedly apologised for 'misreading the situation' in a call to the complainant recorded by police.

A man wearing a light blue suit looks out the corner of his eyes as he walks up steps

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trials

Why we're still talking about the spirit of cricket

If you thought we left the 'Spirit of Cricket' in 2023, think again.

A number of Australian players holds their arms up and appeal to the umpire

Duration: 13 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Woman told fiance's mother Kurtley Beale 'could hardly stand up', 'won't remember' alleged sexual assault, court told

On Monday, a Sydney court was told the complainant travelled interstate after the alleged assault in a Bondi hotel cubicle to visit her fiance's family and shop for a wedding dress.

an outside shot of the beach road hotel in bondi

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trials

NSW News

Three men plead not guilty to murder of drug dealer in robbery gone wrong

A Supreme Court jury is told a known ice dealer was gunned down in his car as he fled a "drug rip" — the ripping off of a drug dealer — north of Newcastle.

A man in a singlet taking a selfie in the mirror.

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Crimeby Giselle Wakatama

Crown calls for hit man to receive life sentence over Newcastle grandmother's execution

A judge is urged to put Canberra man Jason Paul Hawkins, 48, in prison for life, over the "incomprehensible" shooting of a 61-year-old Newcastle woman.

Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Courts and Trialsby Giselle Wakatama

Cattle auctions back on in beef capital of NSW after bitter seven-month saleyard dispute

The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange in Casino is back in business following a lengthy closure sparked by a stand-off between agents and Richmond Valley Council over selling agreements.

Auctioneer selling cattle on a walkway above cattle and buyers and vendors.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Beef Cattleby Kim Honan

NSW government to rewrite ministerial code in wake of Berejiklian ICAC findings

MPs in NSW will be required to make more regular disclosures about their financial interests and those of their immediate family.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Governmentby Nick Dole

National News

Urn containing ashes reunited with family who'd stored them in microwave sent to flood victims

The urn containing ashes was lost in Cairns two weeks ago after being stashed in a microwave that had been donated to flood victims. It took a little help from local radio before it could be reunited with the family.

Published: 16m agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 7:14amSource: ABC Far NorthTopic: Human Interestby Brendan Mounter, Charlie McKillop and Amanda Cranston

Three men plead not guilty to murder of drug dealer in robbery gone wrong

A Supreme Court jury is told a known ice dealer was gunned down in his car as he fled a "drug rip" — the ripping off of a drug dealer — north of Newcastle.

Published: 22m agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 7:08amSource: ABC NewcastleTopic: Crimeby Giselle Wakatama

Environmentalist slams approval of one of largest proposed greenfield coal mines

Whitehaven Coal's Winchester South coal mine in central Queensland's Bowen Basin plans to extract up to 17 million tonnes of coal a year for about 30 years.

Mine infrastructure in a coalfield, blue sky.

Published: 3m agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 7:27amSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Mining (Rural)by Katrina Beavan

Police recover 4WD vehicle from WA cliff crash that killed two men

Authorities have recovered the wreckage of a four-wheel drive after it plunged over a steep cliff at a remote WA beach, killing Matthew Farr and Louis Eeles, and seriously injuring a third.

Two young men with long hair smiling holding big fish.

Published: 48m agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 6:43amSource: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Policeby Alice Angeloni

Other ways to listen

Listen online, on the ABC listen app, on channel 25 on your television, via DAB+ Digital Radio, or On Air

702 AM

Or ask your smart speaker to "play ABC Radio Sydney"

ABC Sydney

Promotion

Now we're talking, Sydney!

Nicole Abadee talks to James Valentine about college novels

NSW government to rewrite ministerial code in wake of Berejiklian ICAC findings

KRG Mayor describes his Meadowbank visit

KRG Councillor says they don't want to model after Meadowbank

Mark Butler says the bill to wipe out all vape shops ready in "a few weeks''

Taylor Swift ticket scammers target fans ahead of Eras tour concerts

The Music of Melanie Safka

Mark Butler says the bill to wipe out all vape shops ready in "a few weeks''

KRG Councillor says they don't want to model after Meadowbank

KRG Mayor describes his Meadowbank visit

Nicole Abadee talks to James Valentine about college novels

ABC Radio SYDNEY

PM

Connect with ABC Sydney

Get the ABC Sydney newsletter

Transport inequity challenges south-west Sydney residents

Noemie aiming to join sister Jess Fox at Paris Olympics

Emergency crews attend house fire in Sydney's west

No evidence 'gas the Jews' was chanted at October 9 protest

Sydney council changes direction on bin pickups after FOGO rollout sparks complaints

Rarely seen dances set to spiral through town squares in busy run of shows

Council approves deal with Parramatta Eels that mayor says 'doesn't pass the pub test'

Chances are 'small', but Australian of the Year upbeat about incurable cancer as co-winner fights to save his life

Now we're talking, Sydney!

Thank God It's Friday! Live at ABC Sydney Studios

Sydney Newsletter

Know Your ABCs in an Emergency

Michelle Heyman is a Matilda again, 5 years after retiring

Kurtley Beale told manager in tapped call 'a bird' said she hadn't consented to oral sex, court told

Why we're still talking about the spirit of cricket

Woman told fiance's mother Kurtley Beale 'could hardly stand up', 'won't remember' alleged sexual assault, court told

Three men plead not guilty to murder of drug dealer in robbery gone wrong

Crown calls for hit man to receive life sentence over Newcastle grandmother's execution

Cattle auctions back on in beef capital of NSW after bitter seven-month saleyard dispute

NSW government to rewrite ministerial code in wake of Berejiklian ICAC findings

Urn containing ashes reunited with family who'd stored them in microwave sent to flood victims

Three men plead not guilty to murder of drug dealer in robbery gone wrong

Environmentalist slams approval of one of largest proposed greenfield coal mines

Police recover 4WD vehicle from WA cliff crash that killed two men

Other ways to listen

Footer