'We need a lot of things': Boxing Day sales kick off
They came early, stayed for hours, and shopped with an indefatigable resolve that turned bargain-hunting into a sport.
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Lisa Visentin
Lisa Visentin is an urban affairs reporter based in Sydney. She has previously worked covering courts and in federal parliament.
'Future generations will condemn us if we close this port'
Glebe Island's port operations must not be sacrificed for large-scale redevelopment, according to business leaders.
A Silicon Valley for Sydney? Maybe we've already got one
The government has a plan for a technology hub, but business leaders say it should be located elsewhere.
Sacked reporter and SBS resolve dispute
Sacked sports reporter Scott McIntyre and SBS have resolved their dispute over a series of controversial Anzac Day tweets.
Allegations of petrol price gouging in rural areas
A new plan has been unveiled to scrutinise widely-varying petrol prices across the country.
Gold edges higher to $US1218 an ounce
Gold has displayed a surprising resilience against the US dollar in recent months, giving the precious metal a tidy boost in Australian dollar terms.
Petrol falls below one dollar
The new year has delivered Sydney motorists a milestone at the bowser, with petrol prices falling below $1 a litre for the first time in six years.