They’re the ‘cockroaches’ of Sydney housing. But what will terraces look like in future?
The NSW government is pulling together a pattern book of designs for medium density buildings from two to six storeys that will attract fast-track approval.
- by Julie Power
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Why this wild ride is the most fun you can have with your clothes on
They’ve covered nearly 4000 kilometres in eight days across dirt roads driving old bombs, raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
- by Julie Power
From sheds and chook pens to the unlikely star of an $11 million Bondi home
Clad in a material that you can buy for $25 a metre, this Bondi home triggered a bidding war.
- by Julie Power
‘I’ve still got my mother-in-law’s Mixmaster’: Inside Sydney’s dying breed of repair shops
As tinkers and cobblers dwindle in number, and goods are easier to replace than repair, some businesses are bucking the trend.
- by Julie Power
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Architecture
How to make the most of small spaces without upsetting the neighbours
For these three architects, being good neighbours was more than being professional – it was personal.
- by Julie Power
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Development
This man’s castle is his home, and an airport is ruining the serenity
Just like the plot of the beloved Australian movie The Castle, a lovingly built family home is under threat from encroaching development.
- by Julie Power
The surprise connection between a Buddhist temple and a Sydney croquet club
The latest additions to the State Heritage Register celebrate NSW’s rich cultural tapestry.
- by Julie Power
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Heritage
This behemoth was at risk of death by neglect and bird poo. Now it’s won a top prize
The $100 million remediation that brought White Bay Power Station back from the brink of death by neglect has been recognised as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
- by Julie Power
Inside the $22 million facelift for Australia’s oldest parliament
Removing mould and termite damage was one thing, finding someone to manufacture 14,000 buttons was quite another.
- by Julie Power
Architect Philip Thalis paid the price for being outspoken. Now he’s won the profession’s gold medal
Australia’s newest gold medal winner for architecture has called on those engaged in shaping our cities to be bolder, braver and more vocal.
- by Julie Power
‘Thank you for living’: Bondi survivor meets her superhero
Liya Barko nearly died when she was stabbed at Westfield Bondi Junction, but she was saved by a tall, calm man in a green T-shirt. Now she’s finally met Wayne Tolver-Banks.
- by Julie Power