Sydney will take centre stage at Rugby World Cup 2027 while a embarrassing situation where Melbourne could have been completely overlooked for even a single match was only avoided by late night talks 48 hours out from the deadline.

Melbourne Victory has extended Arthur Diles’ tenure as the club’s head coach until at least the end of next season despite his record of just one win from seven games since taking over from Patrick Kisnorbo.

Before Rex’s collapse in July, a return Melbourne-Sydney flight cost an average $385. The average booking price is now $550, a jump of 42 per cent, according to data from online travel agent Webjet.

In Brissie, STÜM, DJ Ivan Berko, nate sib and Cyber DJs will be taking to the stage. Sydney's gig features RONA., Fcukers doing a DJ set, DJ Ivan Berko popping up again, and both Loosie Grind and BEMAN. And in Melbourne, RONA. and DJ Ivan Berko are back, as is nate sib, alongside Laneway Festival's own DJs.

Landlords in Sydney and Melbourne are offering free utilities and up to two months of “free rent” for new tenants as the rental market comes off the boil following years of explosive rises in rents.

Sydney's CBD will reach tops of 35C on Wednesday ... Meanwhile, tennis fans will be treated to an ideal spell of weather in Melbourne on Saturday and Sunday with tops of 25C and 29C forecast ...

Advertising Council Australia and the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) will host Inside Effectiveness in Sydney, Melbourne, and, for the first time, Brisbane in 2025 - delivering practical insights to help brands and agencies boost their marketing impact and drive growth.

Australia’s two biggest cities are finally addressing a shortage in visitor beds, with serious design credentials to boot.

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Sydney is luxury’s gateway to Australia. Brands are touching down, and those already there are growing their footprints. Here’s everything you need to know about setting up shop in the Aussie entry point.

Sydney’s skinniest waterfront is about to hit the market to kick off the year in real estate and it has a jawdropping price tag, despite its size. Sydney’s skinniest harbourfront has been listed in Darling Point.