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'More work to be done': The lessons from the CBD light rail
The NSW government has conceded it did not do enough for shopfronts impacted by the CBD light rail, and is being urged to raise millions of dollars to stop it happening again.
- by Lisa Visentin
Exclusive
Courts
Eastern suburbs solicitor accused of misappropriating wills
Suspended Edgecliff lawyer Mark Leo O'Brien and his wife Therese are both facing criminal charges, as well as civil proceedings.
- by Angus Thompson
Coles zeroes in on Chinese market with new logo application
The grocery giant filed a trademark for a Coles logo including three Chinese characters, translating to ‘Customer Australia Market’.
- by Dominic Powell and Jennifer Duke
Tango for Sydney to Hobart lead as supermaxis pass controversial checkpoint
Concerns over Wild Oats XI have been raised, with the 2018 winner dropping to 11th place.
- by Sarah Keoghan
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George and Pitt streets wage battle for supremacy
The gloves have been taken off as two of Sydney's busiest shopping boulevards duke it out to for the title of most-desired retail strip.
- by Carolyn Cummins
LIVE
Boxing Day Test
Smith denied century as Wagner's bounce does the trick again
Smith is on his way for 85 and denied what would have been his fifth Boxing Day Test ton.
- by Daniel Cherny
Opinion
Folau controversy
Gay, Christian and a former preacher, I'm coming out to help anyone hurt by Folau
If Folau is the victor, who are the losers? Contrary to popular thought, the loser is neither a code nor a corporation.
- by Andre Afamasaga
'It will come': Anxious wait for residents in the path of Gospers Mountain fire
Residents near Lithgow are doing all they can to prepare their homes as nearby fires threaten to get closer.
- by Laura Chung and Wolter Peeters
Lawyer sparks outrage after clubbing fox to death while dressed in a kimono
"Already this morning I have killed a fox with a baseball bat. How's your Boxing Day going?" Jo Maugham QC tweeted.
- by Bevan Shields
Featured
NSW bushfires
Bushfires threaten Sydney's drinking water supply
- by Lisa Visentin, Rachel Clun and Julie Power
'It wasn't going to put us off': Holidaymakers undeterred by bushfires
It was a very different Christmas in Bawley Point this year, after fires ripped through surrounding bush and villages.
- by Jenny Noyes and Amelia McGuire
Firefighters fear new fire may join up with out-of-control Currowan blaze
Firefighters fear that a new fire that has sparked up to the west of Batemans Bay could potentially link up with the Currowan blaze to the north, adding to a huge fire that is already 200,000 hectares in size.
- by Matt Bungard
Sydney
'Lost decade' of road safety means 500 have died unnecessarily
Road safety experts want more to be done to reduce speed limits.
- by Julie Power
'Not in my backyard': Locals angry ventilation outlet could close pool
Inner west residents are fed up with disruption due to road and rail projects. Now they are facing a period of closure of their swimming pool.
- by Ellie Dudley and Matt O'Sullivan
Corrupt former customs officer has jail term slashed
Former Australian Border Force employee Johayna Merhi has had her prison sentence for helping a tobacco smuggling syndicate reduced.
- by Angus Thompson
Revellers leave Christmas chaos at a Sydney beach
- by Pallavi Singhal, Sian Brain and Rachel Clun
National
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Euthanasia
Five applications to die lodged each week under Victoria's euthanasia laws
- by Melissa Cunningham
Politics
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Drought
The nuclear option: Barnaby Joyce touts 'practical' climate change plan
The former deputy prime minister says climate policy should be practical.
- by Mike Foley
Business
Decline in workplace safety inspections raises serious concerns
Unions NSW has written to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to raise concerns about a "concerning decline" in workplace safety inspections and prosecutions this year.
- by Anna Patty
World
Australian academic on hunger strike in Iranian jail
University lecturer Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been accused of spying and is being held in the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran.
Opinion
Labor, your future is in the cities
Daniel McNamara
When Kylie became the white Queen of Matesong
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic at the University of Technology Sydney
'We need help': Will this summer break regional populations?
Amanda Jefferys
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Editor's Picks
Property bydomain
The cheapest properties sold around Australia this year
A home in Sydney for just $175,000 and a studio in East Brisbane for $62,500 were both pipped by Melbourne’s bargain basement sale.
- by Sue Williams
How to make a self-watering herb planter box
Remembering to water your plants can be tricky, but this self-watering planter features a reservoir in the base that keeps plants hydrated. Here's how to make it.
- by Daniel Butkovich
Culture
Experts split over Kylie Minogue's Tourism Australia campaign
It's been praised by some and criticised by others. Regardless, the advertisement marks an evolution in tourism marketing, says one expert.
- by Josh Dye
Best in show: the highs and lows of TV in 2019
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, a Logies ambush and a singing unicorn – this year had it all.
- by Craig Mathieson, Debi Enker, Ben Pobjie, Melinda Houston, Brad Newsome and Scott Murray
Lifestyle
Opinion
Parenting
Why I play the games my children want to play (even if they're boring)
- by Christopher Scanlon
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Sport
LIVE
Boxing Day Test
Boxing Day Test LIVE from the MCG: Australia vs New Zealand
Follow the day two action live from the MCG as the Boxing Day Test continues.
- by Daniel Cherny
Smith back on song after copping Kiwi chin music
Steve Smith conceded defeat in his battle with an umpire but is on top in the contest that counts.
- by Andrew Wu
Curran and Bird inspire Sixers to crushing win over Scorchers
The 48-run win improved the Sixers' record to 2-2 before Saturday's derby against Sydney Thunder
- by Justin Chadwick
Analysis
Boxing Day Test
Bumper crowd, absorbing contest: What's not to like?
Australia shaded New Zealand on a Boxing Day on which the great ground answered detractors.
- by Greg Baum
Updated
Boxing Day Test
MCG pitch 'fantastic' but Smith has one concern
Officials were nervous about how the much-maligned MCG pitch would play but the signs were encouraging on the opening day of the second Test between Australia and New Zealand.
- by Jon Pierik
Comanche recovers from slow start to take Sydney to Hobart lead
After a muddled race start which saw Comanche fall behind, the line honours favourite has redeemed itself to take a strong lead in the first day of the race.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Quick scalps key for Kiwis: Boult
The tourists worked hard on Boxing Day but were unable to knock over the Australians despite winning the toss and opting to bowl.
- by Jon Pierik
Have Your Say
Sports need 2020s vision as stream becomes a torrent
The way that fans consume their sport is changing rapidly. And Australian sports need to embrace the change.
