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Tragedy
Family pay tribute to ‘loving, devoted father’ after crash
Two people died and 15 were injured in the horror crash attended by more than 80 emergency personnel.
Revealed: NSW’s most complained about councils
The NSW Ombudsman received the most complaints about Central Coast Council in 2022-23, but Lane Cove had the highest rate of grievances.
Do you own Sydney’s oldest Opal card?
Eighty-six of the original Opal cards issued in December 2012 are still in use today.
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The Millennials of Sydney’s prestige property market living lavishly in 2023
Forget the cashed-up downsizers, tech billionaires, and international buyers who usually dominate the high-end property market. This year it was all about the 20 and 30-somethings.
Medical industry braces for vape addiction as first stage of ban begins
From New Year’s Day, all imported disposable vapes – with or without nicotine – will be banned as the first stage of the government’s crackdown to eventually limit vaping to people with a prescription.
Road crash data remains ‘secret’ after one of the worst years for fatalities on the nation’s roads
Australia’s two most populous states have recorded a more than 20 per cent spike in roads deaths for 2023.
Deadly snake holds up play during Thiem’s match
Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem was taking on Australian youngster James McCabe when an eastern brown snake slithered onto the court.
Opinion
Australian cricket
Why Warner the destroyer deserves a fond farewell in Sydney
I know how hard it is to do what he has done through 111 Tests, so I hope that David’s harshest critics acknowledge his talent and contribution and forgive his human frailties.
Greg Chappell
Former Australian Test batsman
Analysis
New Year
The stories that shone some light in the darkness of 2023
This was, in so many ways, a horrific year. Thank God for the Tillies.
Campaign to remove Trump from state ballots kicks into gear
Challenges are under way in several US states, based on an obscure clause of a constitutional amendment enacted after the Civil War that disqualifies officials who “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” from holding office.
British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael Clayton’, dies at 75
Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in The Full Monty, Michael Clayton and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, has died, his family said.
Opinion
Renting
Being a Sydney renter is a moving tale, but all my evictions have all been honourable
If you’re a tenant, you become accustomed to mistreatment. But I’ve embraced the slowmadic lifestyle and you can too.
Jayce Carrano
Freelance Writer
Why Asher Keddie is the queen of barely contained chaos
Drawing from Mia Freedman’s book Work Strife Balance, Keddie’s character in the series Strife, Eve, is imbued with humanity and humour.
How Lisa McCune’s childhood dream is on the verge of coming true
The former Blue Heelers star has always loved science fiction - now she gets to play a kooky alien grandmother in Planet Lulin.
Topless massages to private flights: CEO mishaps around the world in 2023
While some chief executives seemed to relish the spotlight, Elon Musk chief among them, others were inadvertently thrust into social media’s harsh glare.
Here’s the ticket: What these Australians are excited for in 2024
We asked some familiar faces and voices to share their culture hit lists for the new year.
Opinion
Culture wars
I’m done with outrage, but in 2024 I plan to chat … hard
So here’s my suggestion for a communal new year’s resolution: let’s make 2024 a year for forthright discussion – without all the vitriol.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
YEAR IN REVIEW
‘It’s endless’: Jazz superstar Harry Connick Jnr’s favourite Sydney digs
The New Orleans native will be performing at the Sydney Opera House during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Opinion
My new year’s resolutions? Have more fun, foster a child and get a tattoo
Only half of Baby Boomers make a new year’s resolution, compared to 92 per cent of Gen Z. You’d be surprised how few people follow through with them.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Sydney
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Crime
‘My wife has no idea’: Byron celebrant’s secret life as a paedophile
The marriage celebrant groomed a mother to get to her 11-year-old girl, but he was unaware his messages were sent to detectives.
1000 trains, ticket changes and 8.5 tonnes of fireworks: Your Sydney New Year’s Eve
Transport officials and police are bracing for Sydney’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration in years.
Gambling tax concessions for clubs to crack $1 billion
The Productivity Commission warned more than a decade ago the community was not getting value for money from concessions for clubs, but the money keeps flowing.
The suburb where we all scream for ice-cream
There’s a challenge for anyone around Leichhardt in summer – get the local lead-footed ice-cream van to stop.
Modernism for the masses: reviving a retro masterpiece that costs two cars
Nino Sydney was called ‘the hero of Australian suburbia’ because he designed homes for everyone – and his work could inspire better ways of living today.
SEE AND DO
In a rough year for podcasts, these 10 were the most earbud-worthy
The year’s best listens took original approaches and told engrossing stories.
Weary Aquaman sequel proves it’s just as well DC is starting over
Despite Jason Momoa’s laid-back charm, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom raises more questions than it answers.
Politics
Unionist turned war reporter’s fiction aims to rally support
How can one keep Australians interested in the war in Ukraine? Trained economist and one time Labor candidate Misha Zelinsky has written a novel.
Business
The late-night email to Tim Cook that set the Apple Watch saga in motion
The dispute culminated this month in Apple having to pull its latest watches from the company’s US stores, hobbling a business that generates roughly $US17 billion in annual sales.
World
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
How Hamas weaponised sexual violence
A New York Times investigation shows a pattern of rape, mutilation and extreme brutality against women in the October 7 attacks in Israel. Warning: Extremely graphic descriptions.
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Property
‘We love it here’: Coastal property price gains leave Sydney in the shade
As the property market slows, price growth in coastal markets has been strengthening. But can it last?
The Sydney suburbs where property prices fell most in 2023
Most neighbourhoods become more expensive over the past year, but some areas are a little cheaper than 12 months ago.
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Lifestyle
The healthy habits these experts are taking into 2024
Each year we ask three high-profile Australians to share a habit they want to cultivate in the coming year and how they plan to do it.
Culture
Why Alan Carr and his dad are the ‘Kardashians of Northampton’
Alan Carr’s new sitcom is based on the chat show host’s childhood, growing up with an alpha-male dad who coached the local soccer team.
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Opinion
Australian cricket
Why Warner the destroyer deserves a fond farewell in Sydney
I know how hard it is to do what he has done through 111 Tests, so I hope that David’s harshest critics acknowledge his talent and contribution and forgive his human frailties.
Greg Chappell
Former Australian Test batsman
Deadly snake holds up play during Thiem’s match in Brisbane
Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem was taking on Australian youngster James McCabe when an eastern brown snake slithered onto the court.
Green credentials: Why all-rounder is being seriously considered for open position
There’s a strong push for Cameron Green to open the batting for Australia once David Warner retires after the Sydney Test against Pakistan.
Analysis
Australian cricket
Australia’s all-conquering skipper, and the player of her generation: The stars of our top XIs for 2023
The importance of skipper Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja to Australia’s Test side has been reflected by the pair being the only players to retain their places in our team of the year.
Is a country with the population of Sydney the world’s top sporting nation?
With champions such as Erling Haaland, Casper Ruud and Ada Hegerberg, Norway is a small but mighty country when it comes to sport.
Opinion
Australian cricket
Money is an unstoppable force in cricket, and the game needs to evolve or perish
Producing cricketers takes years of fertiliser and water from mums, dads, coaches, ground staff, councils and a myriad of volunteers, so cashed-up privateers should be making a serious contribution to the bottom line.
Geoff Lawson
Cricket columnist
Tsitsipas adopts eye of the tiger in hunt for Australian Open revenge
Last time Stefanos Tsitsipas was in Australia, he was runner-up to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. This time, he wants a grand slam title.
Have Your Say
Matildas, V’landys, Eddie and Barassi: The best and worst of the year in sport
From the Penrith three-peat to the rise of the Matildas and the LIV-PGA Tour greed battle, there’s been plenty to write about in 2023.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
