Qantas’ international meal service left me feeling cheesed off

“On a flight to Hong Kong, the lunch menu listed something I was later told had not been served in years.”

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The Sydney suburbs excluded from ‘missing middle’ housing plan

The “missing middle” reform was supposed to increase density in inner-city suburbs. Now the government will exclude most of the inner west and parts of other areas.

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‘Selling the farm to pay for the silverware’: Car park sale to Merivale slammed

The Melbourne council has voted to sell a CBD asset to Sydney hospitality billionaire Justin Hemmes, but some councillors say it’s gone ‘for a song’.

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Ongoing toll on girl abducted from Doubleview park revealed in $75k compensation payout

A young girl who was lured to the home of a paedophile in 2022 has been awarded $75,000 compensation after her family said she changed “dramatically” after the assault.

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Australia wedged by Chinese aggression and Trump’s degression

Australia is exposed to a hostile China on trade and to a buccaneering US on security. Our complacency has left us near-naked.

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Joe Schmidt handed out 19 Wallabies debuts last year. Now Super Rugby teams are reaping benefits.

The Western Force’s drought-breaking win over the Brumbies came with the help of newly minted Wallabies and fresh recruits. And they could help the WA side finally become contenders.

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Service with a smile or smile for the camera: Fuelling change at the local servo

The last vestiges of old-fashioned service and friendly faces on the road are giving way to a new crop of DIY petrol stations without any faces at all.

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Former Murdoch exec and Nine chair lists award-winning $23m Vaucluse home

David Haslingden and his wife Alexa, a director of Sydney Dance Company, rebuilt the house from the ground up – and the results impress.

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How to quadruple your chances of buying a home

Poor saving habits and a precarious economy can stymie the chances of home ownership, but they pale in comparison to other factors that help.

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Retail giant’s handling of alleged affair sent whistleblower to federal minister

The disclosure sparked drastic action from the corporate watchdog to investigate conduct at the Super Retail Group over a claimed affair between the chief executive and a staff member.

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Food trucks, craft beer: Worldwide, cities now all taste the same

Paul Kelly sang about ordering sandwiches in Europe 27 years ago but today, more than ever, every city really does seem the same.

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WA families are increasingly choosing private schools, despite rising fees

Independent schools in WA recorded the highest growth in full-time enrolments nationally last year.

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Electric ship with 50-metre sails aims to be the future of cruising

New year, new cruise pledges. Could Hurtigruten’s solar- and battery-powered ships finally signal a real sea change for sustainability?

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Yes, mozzies are booming in Perth and Peel right now. Here’s why

Wetland-adjacent local governments have been ramping up efforts including using drones and helicopters in their battle to curb the blood-sucker surge.

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Fees and scams: Eight things to know about using credit cards overseas

Scammers lie in wait, and if you use the wrong card you could end up paying more than you need to.

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The wedding celebration that led to a police raid

A celebratory wedding burnout prompted police to raid a luxury car hire business, amid allegations it is linked to a major underworld crime network.

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Parents spent millions to secure entry to this school. Now they’re being turned away

About a dozen streets have been affected by the change to a popular Sydney school catchment.

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‘We want to smash stereotypes’: The cooks and chefs transforming Lebanese food in Sydney

From an in-demand Belmore bakery, to pop-ups in Darlinghurst, Lebanese Australian food is rapidly changing.

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‘Deliberate, orchestrated incident’: Daily Telegraph caught up in stunt gone wrong

It’s the oldest adage in journalism: don’t become the story.

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Can Suaalii take the Waratahs from wooden-spooners to Super contenders?

They have a new star-studded squad, a new coach and new set of expectations. Can the Waratahs live up to the hype?

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Ten Asian budget airlines you need to know about

Want to save money travelling Asia? Jetstar Asia and AirAsia are well known, but here are 10 other low-cost carriers that should be on your radar.

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Acclaimed Grand Tour is weirdly compelling yet totally disorienting

Miguel Gomes won the Best Director Award at Cannes last year for this mash-up of Asian travelogue, colonial satire and an ill-begotten love story.

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The luxury retreat for men accused of grievous crimes

In a sleepy corner of a fashionable NSW town, accused criminals chill out in the spa, cool off in the pool, and relax over a game of tennis.

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The world on less than $120 a day: How a famed budget traveller does it

Inflation has hit all parts of the travel world, including best-selling frugal traveller and author Nomadic Matt, but he still manages to keep costs down.

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The nation is finally coming to grips with home affordability

The problems of housing affordability are so serious that everyone agrees – something must be done.

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House prices sank under high interest rates – except where they boomed

Potential home buyers can’t borrow as much money, but that didn’t push house prices down everywhere. It has sometimes proved the opposite.

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Andrew wants to help the housing crisis. Two trees are holding him back

When Andrew Ireland and his wife found their dream home to retire in, it came with an added bonus. 

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‘We know he can do it’: Reborn Smith bats for Labuschagne

Steve Smith has drawn upon his own recent resurgence as a reason to keep Marnus Labuschagne in Australia’s top three

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‘Rich as hell’: The ancient tax central to Trump’s playbook

The US president is famously a fan of tariffs. Here’s how they work – and what his latest ones could mean for the world.

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Plan to convert Sydney golf course to cemetery a ‘fait accompli’, says MP

Carnarvon golf club’s general manager said he has the sense Golf NSW had “resigned itself to the future possible loss” of the club, as it fights for Moore Park.

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Travel quiz: What is Australia’s oldest national park?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

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Scrapping whitewater centre would leave sport up the creek without a paddle

Australia only has one purpose-built whitewater facility for paddle sports. Those sports are determined to use Brisbane 2032 to deliver another.

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The truth behind Tim Wilson’s MAGA wardrobe malfunction

To complicate matters, there is a line of merchandise proving popular online which could be called “Aussie MAGA – Make Albo Go Away”.

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Julie Bishop to headline Sydney Grammar talkfest

The $45,000-a-year school is hoping to avoid a repeat of the controversy that marred its Ithaka Lectures series last year.

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What is the best timing to get a cheap flight? Here’s what the data says

Airfares are getting cheaper, but getting the best price will depend on various factors. Let’s take a look at the numbers.

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Two young reporters uncovered Belle Gibson’s cancer con. Here’s what really happened

Netflix is about to roll out a new series on the cancer scammer, and the whole thing is based on the work of two reporters at The Age.

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This Pacific paradise is ready to welcome Australian travellers back

After unrest in New Caledonia last year, returning visitors “will find the same natural beauty they’ve always loved, but also some exciting new experiences”.

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Iron ore pioneer’s heirs search for ‘mystery backer’ who bankrolled black sheep’s failed battle for billions

It seems not even the richest people in the country have been able to uncover the identity of the mystery backer behind Julian Wright’s bid to regain access to his father’s multibillion-dollar iron ore empire.

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Take a peek inside this art collector’s pink palace

A 1930s Spanish Mission-style house shows off the owner’s exuberant style.

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