Friday, October 23, 2026

Sydney news today

Today in Sydney (Friday, October 23, 2026): Sydney Airport opens; Southwest Metro gets date. Also: Sydney Airport welcomed first passengers today, honouring trailblazing pilot; FlixBus launches new service from Western Sydney airport to Canberra. Weather: Rainy Friday with temperatures 18–21°C and winds to 40 km/h.

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Top stories

Sydney Airport welcomed first passengers today, honouring trailblazing pilot.ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · Oct 22, 7:02 PM
FlixBus launches new service from Western Sydney airport to Canberra.Australasian Bus and Coach · Oct 22, 6:30 PM
New airport's growth limited without fast rail connection, analyst warns.AFR · Oct 22, 6:00 PM

News & local government

Labor pressured to improve school bus services in South Western Sydney.NSW Liberals · Oct 22, 9:56 PM

Safety & emergencies

Three men charged over Sydney stabbing incident.Nine.com.au · Oct 22, 7:00 PM
Hazmat incident reported at Sydney high school.Nine.com.au · Oct 22, 7:00 PM

Business & new openings

Sydney developer planning $1 billion-plus data centre next to housing project.Green Street News · Oct 22, 9:49 PM

Housing & real estate

Sydney property faces correction as capital gains tax changes take effect.Sydney Times · Oct 22, 10:04 PM
Western Sydney suburbs where $3 million house prices expected by 2030s.Real Estate · Oct 22, 6:35 PM

Sports

Sydney Derby: Sky Blues and Wanderers drew 0-0 last night.A-Leagues · Oct 22, 5:09 AM
Teen star's World Cup dream revived after Sydney FC releases player.Nine.com.au · Oct 22, 9:23 PM

Community & volunteering

University of Sydney staff strike again over workplace dispute.Honi Soit · Oct 22, 10:08 AM

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