Welcome to the first ABC Sydney newsletter for 2026, we hope you've had a good start to the year.
 

From Monday, the 702 ABC Radio Sydney team is back for an exciting year ahead. Join Craig Reucassel for Breakfast, helping you start each day with fresh insights and what's happening in your neighbourhood. Hamish Macdonald on Mornings will be kicking-off the year broadcasting live from the opening of the new Sydney Fish Markets. James O'Loghlin is back on Afternoons, keeping you thinking and inspired. Tom Oriti joins our team to present his new Drive program from 3.00pm, ready to guide you home with the stories that matter. Plus, Renee Krosch is back to quiz and entertain you with Evenings, now from 6.30pm. 
 

ABC Radio Sydney's Golden Ticket is back, giving you the chance to win tickets to some of the best concerts and shows coming to Sydney. Tune in across the day from Monday for your chance to win.
 

Listen to ABC Radio Sydney on 702AM or the ABC listen app.

The NSW Environment Protection Authority identified the Malabar wastewater treatment system as the origin of the debris balls plaguing beaches in Sydney.

Waverley Council held an extraordinary meeting last night, but the future of the footbridge used by the Bondi gunmen remains undecided. 

Severe thunderstorms and flooding rain are expected to ease the short-term fire threat, while Queensland continues to be drenched from ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji.

A picture went viral online, with inmates with their faces blurred reading the popular series the Crown of Thorns and Roses - and Corrections data shows that despite the tough exterior, romantasy remains a favourite of people in the states' jails. 

On January 26, we reflect, respect and celebrate what it means to be Australian. Join us for events throughout the day - from the National Citizenship and Flag Raising Ceremony at 9am, culminating in the spectacular Australia Day Live Concert, featuring performances by Kate Ceberano, William Barton, The Fabulous Caprettos, Burn the Floor, Diego Torre, Jude York and more at 7.30pm. Hosted by Jeremy Fernandez, John Foreman and Megan Burslem. Stream on ABC iview.