Sydney news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

In Sydney on Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Teen charged in house fire; airport taxi fares set. Also: A teenager has been charged over a Sydney house fire in which an 88-year-old woman was inside the property; Western Sydney Airport taxi fares have been confirmed, addressing earlier concerns about $200 fares. Weather: Mostly fair with highs of 23°C, winds up to 34 km/h, no rain expected.

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Headlines

A teenager has been charged over a Sydney house fire in which an 88-year-old woman was inside the property.ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · Oct 27, 9:28 PM

Safety & emergencies

A Sydney tourist hotspot is described as vulnerable to terror attack; heavily armed police unit to deploy.SMH.com.au · Oct 27, 6:00 PM

Traffic & transport

Western Sydney Airport taxi fares have been confirmed, addressing earlier concerns about $200 fares.News24 · Oct 27, 6:51 PM
Sydney Metro's final stage stations prepare for increased commuter numbers along the new line.SMH.com.au · Oct 27, 6:00 PM

Food & drink

Matt Stone from You Beauty returns to Sydney after 10 years to become chef at Taronga's new restaurant.SMH.com.au · Oct 27, 7:00 PM

Business & new openings

GreenSquare opens a reused Sydney data centre facility for artificial intelligence operations.TelcoNews Australia · Oct 27, 10:15 PM
OUE REIT increases its stake in Sydney's tallest tower in an $864 million deal.Lawyerly · Oct 27, 8:35 PM

Housing & real estate

Long Bay Delivery Authority to unlock 12,000 new homes in the area.Sydney Times · Oct 27, 9:42 PM

Sports

Sydney Kings play Wildcats and Jack Jumpers in Round 7 tonight.Sydney Kings · Oct 27, 10:14 PM
Sydney FC wins in an epic comeback match.https://www.weeklytimes.com.au/ · Oct 27, 7:36 PM
Litchfield is confirmed 100% fit for Sydney Thunder's upcoming match.CODE Sports · Oct 27, 8:54 PM

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