How the Sydney Opera House will look after $202m upgrade
The Concert Hall in the Sydney Opera House will be closed for 18 months as the iconic building undergoes a major revamp.
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Esther Han
Esther Han is the consumer affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Sun-Herald. She was previously the food and wine news writer for Fairfax Media.
When a 'freak accident' hit him, Will cashed in
In one go, Will Eve recouped $3000 worth of travel insurance and then some.
Tips
The biggest problem Aussie travellers face overseas
It's a problem 2 million Australians faced overseas last year. But are travel money cards the answer?
Ski season
What an Australian ski holiday will cost you
What will a family ski holiday in Australia cost you? And is New Zealand a cheaper option?
Thousands of commuters ride bare-legged for No Pants Day
Hairy thighs, pale calves, and polka dot underwear. There was no shame for the thousands of commuters around the world who travelled sans trousers for the 14th No Pants Subway Ride and its variants on Sunday.
NSW
Airport dishes dirt on bizarre appetites
A jar of fish guts, an edible bird's nest tucked inside a Pringles canister, and a hairy pig's leg, complete from hip to trotter, are just three examples of food seized by quarantine officers at Sydney Airport in the past two months.
Tourism
Travellers crave top drop, good bite - and this destination offers plenty
Australian cuisine might be hard to define but tourism officials are banking on our multicultural offerings to increase traveller numbers through the next phase of their global marketing campaign.