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Sydney Olympic Park Opal tower residents evacuation composite. Photo: Tom Decent, AAP

Residents make new sleeping plans after Christmas Eve evacuation

Sydney Olympic Park Opal tower residents evacuation composite. Photo: Tom Decent, AAP

Residents from more than 150 apartments have been left without homes to return to on Christmas as uncertainty over the structural integrity of a recently-completed tower continues. 

  • by Jenny Noyes

Sydney set to sizzle on New Year's Eve due to heatwave

Sydney NYE 2016. The 9pm New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour, viewed from Mrs Macquarie's Chair. 31 December 2016. Photo: Wolter Peeters

If you’re still unsure of your New Year Eve’s plans, you may want to put a pool party at the top of your list.

  • by Sarah Keoghan

'Beer without a hangover': Ray joins non-alcoholic drinks boom

Ray Mueller will be drinking non-alcoholic beer this Christmas.

Ray Mueller is one of a growing number of people who will be drinking non-alcoholic beer over the festive season.

  • by Charlotte Grieve

'Tis the season for Coalition MPs to contemplate life after politics

The PM Julia Gillard and Simon Crean before their departure in 2013.

Like the Labor MPs who queued for the exit in 2013, government politicians must confront the alternative - a long stint in opposition.

  • by Sean Kelly

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Dozens of fraudulently obtained Medicare cards and credit cards have been seized as part of a major investigation.

Ringleader of alleged migration scheme arrested boarding a flight to China

Dozens of fraudulently obtained Medicare cards and credit cards have been seized as part of a major investigation, police say.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne
Fawad march: Fawad Ahmed led the charge against cross-town rivals Sydney Sixers.

Ahmed masterclass helps Thunder to victory

A major batting collapse saw the Sydney Sixers fall by 21 runs to the Sydney Thunder at Spotless Stadium.

  • by Tom Decent
Dramatic photos emerge of Indonesian volcano erupting that likely caused tsunami

Dramatic photos emerge of Indonesian volcano erupting that likely caused tsunami

New photos and videos have emerged of the Anak Krakatoa volcano eruption.

  • by Ben Weir
Hungry Jack's "internships" have come under fire.

'Whopper rip-off': Hungry Jack's grilled over $6-an-hour internships

The fast-food chain and federal government have come under fire over taxpayer-funded jobs.

  • by Patrick Hatch
Apple granted 80 per cent of requests worldwide.

Apple reveals scale of Australian requests for data

New figures released by Apple reveal the volume of requests by governments for access to users' data.

  • by Laurence Dodds & Olivia Feld
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Susan Moylan-Coombs, back when she was Head of ABC TVs Indigenous programs unit in 2007.

Indigenous activist to run against Tony Abbott in Warringah

Susan Moylan-Coombs will likely face a crowded field of independents as high-profile locals eye off Tony Abbott's Warringah seat.

  • by Max Koslowski

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House prices rose 40 per cent in two years here. Is the party nearly over?

House prices rose 40 per cent in two years here. Is the party nearly over?

Off the back of astounding price growth in cities like Hobart and Launceston, experts predict 2019 will bring a cool change to Tasmania's housing market.

  • by Kate Burke
For sale: 9 stunning properties in places you've probably never heard of

For sale: 9 stunning properties in places you've probably never heard of

If you're prepared to get off the beaten track you could live in luxury in towns like Mil-Lel, Eumundi or Paechtown.

  • by Allison Worrall

Business

US President Donald Trump, left, is ''not even a little bit happy'' with his choice of Jerome Powell, as US Federal Reserve chairman.

What if Donald Trump did fire the Federal Reserve chairman?

Donald Trump was reported to have discussed firing the Federal Reserve Board chairman, Jerome Powell. Would it matter if he did?

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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Entertainment

Call the Midwife Christmas is back this year.

The TV shows to watch over Christmas

It is not without reason that they call this the silly season.

  • by Michael Idato
Tim Campbell: "It sounds like I want to join Hi-5 ... "

Tim Campbell marks his 10th year on Carols by Candlelight

Tim Campbell can't wait to step onto the stage and rock around the Christmas tree. Seriously.

  • by Ben Pobjie

Lifestyle

What to do before and after the big feast.

What to do before and after Christmas lunch

  • by Mary Ward
We should encourage children to develop their own interests, free from gendered ideas about toys and games.
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Daily Life

How Christmas gifts can reinforce toxic gender stereotypes

  • by Clementine Ford
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Smarter living

The new BMW X7.

A new SUV could topple the limo as ultimate status symbol

The limousine's position as peak luxury is about to be challenged with BMW's latest design.

  • by Toby Hagon
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Personal translator device brings us a step closer to Star Trek

Working offline so you don't have to rely on Google, ili is like a speaking travel dictionary and phrase book.

  • by Cynthia Karena

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Sport

Fawad Ahmed leads the Thunder to victory.

Ahmed masterclass helps Thunder to Sydney Smash victory over Sixers

A major batting collapse saw the Sydney Sixers fall by 21 runs to the Sydney Thunder at Spotless Stadium.

  • by Tom Decent
Steve Smith is Australia's very own Virat Kohli, insists Langer

Steve Smith is Australia's very own Virat Kohli, insists Langer

Coach Justin Langer says he is feeling "warm and fuzzy" over how determined Steve Smith is to regain his spot in the Australian side.

  • by Jon Pierik

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