Sydney, Australia, is 16 hours ahead of the United States' East Coast, meaning it is already Jan. 1, 2026, down under. So Australians already switched their calendars to 2026, while it was only 8 a.m. in New York City, and most folks on the West Coast hadn't even rolled out of bed yet.

Police with long-armed rifles, a rarity at sporting events in Australia, will patrol the final Ashes cricket test in Sydney starting Sunday as part of heightened security measures following the Bondi Beach terror attack in the city.

The Australian city’s home-grown food scene is going from strength to strength, with in-water oyster experiences and garden bush-tucker tours on offer, plus a new-look Sydney Fish Market on the horizon.

It's a long way from the U.S., but Sydney, Australia is worth the trip. Here are just some of the things a first-time visitor can do.

SYDNEY ― Australia's BlueScope Steel has rejected a Aus$13.2 billion (US$8.8 billion) takeover bid, describing it as an attempt to snatch the company 'on the cheap.'

Veteran Australia batter Usman Khawaja has announced he will retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes test beginning Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

A heatwave baking south-eastern Australia is expected to worsen into the weekend, with parts of Sydney facing their first in a run of 40-degree days on Thursday.Parts of the city, including Campbelltown,