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Sydney's night time economy could be much bigger
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The city that always sleeps is costing us $16 billion a year

Sydney's night time economy could be much bigger

Sydney's night-time economy would be boosted by more 24-hour gyms and supermarkets and extended shopping and transport choices, an analysis has found.

  • by Matt Wade

Sydney braces for searing heat as a fire ban is declared

Sydney braces for searing heat as a fire ban is declared

Sydney is bracing for temperatures in the high 30s, with the potential for dust storms and bushfires to develop.

  • by Jenny Noyes

Hakeem al-Araibi's nightmare could have been easily avoided

Hakeem al-Araibi arriving at court in Bangkok on February 4.

The pity is, the past two months of detention and fears Hakeem al-Araibi would be tortured on return to Bahrain could have all been avoided. He should never have been subject to an Interpol red notice.

  • by Michael Ruffles

Rail battleground: Duelling election pledges to reshape Sydney

Rail battleground: Duelling election pledges to reshape Sydney

Public transport in Sydney is shaping up as a key battleground in the state election campaign after Labor leader Michael Daley vowed to spend $8 billion to "fast-track" a new metro train line.

  • by Lisa Visentin and Matt O'Sullivan

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They can get you when you least expect it. Just ask Tony Mokbel

They can get you when you least expect it. Just ask Tony Mokbel

Publicity in the underworld can be deadly. It's wise to fly under the radar rather than crash into the tower.

  • by John Silvester
Qantas made almost as much from its loyalty division last year as it did from its international airline operations.

Qantas wants a slice of frequent buyers' spending

Qantas has set it eyes on big-spending shoppers as its switches the focus of its loyalty scheme to "frequent buyers". 

  • by Patrick Hatch
Under fire Liberal MP Tim Wilson faces new dilemma

Under fire Liberal MP Tim Wilson faces new dilemma

The backbencher may have breached the law as part of the inquiry into Labor's franking credits policy.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd addresses the media at a doorstop interview during the launch of his book "The PM Years", at Parliament House in Canberra on  Tuesday 23 October 2018. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
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Greens senator apologises to Kevin Rudd over Q&A slur

It is the second time in less than 12 months that Rudd has taken issue with content published by the ABC.

  • by Latika Bourke
Michael Kirby married his partner Johan van Vloten on the 50th Anniversary of when they first met on Monday.

Justice Michael Kirby weds 50 years after that summer of '69

Australia's longest serving justice marries his same-sex spouse.

  • by Helen Pitt
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Sydney's most popular areas for house hunters, and where to look instead

Sydney's most popular areas for house hunters, and where to look instead

Finding yourself filled with dread at the idea of the cost of buying in Mosman, Manly or Coogee? Perhaps try these suburbs instead.

  • by Kate Burke
The easiest way to keep bees in your backyard

The easiest way to keep bees in your backyard

Want honey on toast and a highly productive vegetable garden but don't like the idea of getting stung? You can do it.

  • by Nicola Philp

Business

Qantas made almost as much from its loyalty division last year as it did from its international airline operations.

Qantas goes after slice of frequent buyers' credit card spending

Qantas has set its sights on big-spending shoppers to grow its fledgling financial services business, as its switches the focus of its loyalty scheme from frequent flyers to "frequent buyers". 

  • by Patrick Hatch

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Entertainment

Sam and Ines catch up behind their partners' backs on Married At First Sight.

'I don't regret anything': No sign of remorse as Ines makes major play for Sam

Ines Basic and Sam Ball are making a play for each other - to no one's surprise except his oblivious wife, Elizabeth Sobinoff.

  • by Amy Croffey
MKR's Josh and Austin have ruffled viewers' feathers.

MKR villains Josh and Austin on why their instant restaurant flopped

"It was just a recipe for disaster," said Josh on Monday.

  • by Broede Carmody

Lifestyle

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Smarter living

Food from Delhi Streets, which has had success using the EatClub app.

Food apps to help you save money, the environment and small businesses

Two new apps that let everybody win by connecting restaurants to customers.

  • by Alice Clarke
The Backstreet Boys are the epitome of a throwback that should stay in the past.

Backstreet's back: Why the sudden craving for nostalgia?

Constantly thinking the past was better than today can mean forgetting to live in the now.

  • by Thomas Mitchell

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Sport

Pat Cummins is the 2019 Allan Border medallist.

Cummins, Healy claim cricket's top honours at awards night

Pat Cummins and Alyssa Healy have been named as Australia's best male and female cricketers at the sport's awards night in Melbourne.

  • by Jon Pierik
Distraught: Alen Stajcic fronts the media for the first time since his sacking last month

‘I was terminated without cause’: Stajcic lets fly at FFA

Alen Stajcic has not ruled out taking legal action against the FFA, suggesting he has not been given any reason by David Gallop why he was sacked

  • by Dominic Bossi

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