Sydney local news noon update for February 02, 2026. If you thought Sydney real estate prices couldn't shock you anymore, wait until you hear about the massive cash splash in Rose Bay that has the whole city talking today. We also go underground to check on the massive boring machines preparing to dig the new Western Harbour Tunnel beneath the Inner West.

In political news, rumors are swirling about high-profile recruits for One Nation, and we take a nostalgic peek inside the abandoned one-hundred-year-old Homebush Theatre. Plus, we finally know who will be playing the legendary John Farnham on stage. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Sydney, your daily source for Sydney news, culture, and community vibes.

Sydney local news morning update for February 02, 2026. We begin this week with a somber but beautiful tribute from the coast, as the North Bondi community gathers to remember a lost local. Then, we dive into the massive two-point-seven billion dollar plan to finally fix the infamous Parramatta Road—is the 'traffic sewer' really about to change?

We also recap the historic Australian Open final that had everyone talking last night, marking a true changing of the guard in tennis. Finally, we take you to the Northern Beaches where students are starting the school year at a brand new campus with views that would make any property developer jealous. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Sydney, your daily source for Sydney news, culture, and community vibes.

Sydney local news evening update for February 01, 2026. We look at a controversial planning decision that has green-lit nearly a thousand homes on a high-risk floodplain, sparking safety concerns. Plus, we break down significant changes to NSW sentencing laws regarding 'good character' references.

In education news, we explore the widening age gap in Sydney kindergarten classrooms as more parents choose to hold their kids back. On a lighter note, sports fans have a massive reason to celebrate with a blockbuster match confirmed for our city in the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Finally, we wrap up with a boost for our local wildlife carers. Stay informed with ExtraLocal Sydney, your daily source for Sydney news, culture, and community updates.