Sydney: Quick Facts

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Nov. 12, 2026

News •

Human torso found in sofa in Sydney bushland prompts homicide investigation • Nov. 11, 2026, 4:09 PM ET (The Guardian)

Foo Fighters interrupt Sydney concert to pay tribute to Beaconsfield miner Todd Russell • Nov. 10, 2026, 10:09 PM ET (The Guardian)

Sydney private school accused of mishandling sexual abuse allegations should be banned from enrolling new students, inquiry says • Nov. 10, 2026, 2:13 AM ET (The Guardian)

Teenager who planned terror attack in Sydney tells court he was radicalised online and used AI to strategise • Nov. 9, 2026, 8:11 PM ET (The Guardian)

90-year-old Holocaust survivor dies almost a year after being shot in the Sydney Hanukkah massacre • Nov. 6, 2026, 4:12 AM ET (AP)

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Sydney: Harbour Bridge

The Sydney Harbour Bridge spans across Port Jackson with its large steel arch and stone pylons, with waterfront buildings and palm trees in the foreground.

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Sydney Opera House

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