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Garage doors to front doors: The unexpected spaces where Sydney could squeeze new homes

Cars and garbage bins could make way for thousands of “small-lot” apartments under the latest plan to tackle the inner…

‘Affordable for Coogee’: Local couple pays $2.5m for two-bedroom semi

Six parties registered to bid on the home with swimming pool in a coastal postcode, including upsizing families and…

The one thing I will use AI for when travelling

A few hours of study and you can revolutionise your experience in a foreign country.

Why downsizers are thinking bigger

A growing number of over-50s are downsizing to larger homes to take advantage of resort-style living.

At a time of global peril, Jeopardy! is the only thing that can save us

The best thing on TV right now is a quiz show hosted by a Mormon brainiac.

Renovated Port Melbourne house sells for less than five years ago after passing in at auction

The glamorous three-bedroom home sold for $1,975,000, having last sold for $2.13 million in 2021, records show.

Gordon injured before penalty try

Carter Gordon is injured before the Wallabies score a penalty try.

Energy stocks boost ASX as oil rises

The Australian sharemarket has advanced at the open, led by energy stocks, after oil prices rose again as Middle East…

Norris fumes at 'dangerous' Piastri move

Lando Norris takes a swipe at his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri for a "dangerous" move during the Italian Grand Prix.

Labuschagne spared axe as Connolly gets nod for South Africa Test series

Selectors have announced a 16-man squad for Australia’s first Test tour of South Africa since the infamous…

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Alcaraz unleashes 'filthy' drop shot

Carlos Alcaraz was down 0-30 in his final service game before finishing Tommy Paul off in the round-of-16.

Tiafoe saves set point in wild rally

Frances Tiafoe saves set point in a wild rally at the US Open.

V'landys takes a pop at AFL entertainment

NRL boss Peter V'landys takes a swipe at the AFL and says the grand final entertainment is close to being booked.

How finals draw now opens up for Swans miracle run

Jimmy Bartel believes Sydney now has a shot at winning the grand final, after knocking off Brisbane.

Canadian tourist dies on Queensland island

The 74-year-old died in a moped crash at the tourism getaway. The tragedy follows another high-profile Canadian death…

Alcaraz back to his best in New York

Carlos Alcaraz was ruthless against American hope Tommy Paul, winning 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.

Sabalenka blitzes Townsend in straight sets

Tubby lays Aussie batting 'problem' bare

Australian cricket great Mark Taylor outlines the "problem" facing the men's Test team in regards to batting.

Merrett to meet with new Bombers coach

Essendon star Zach Merrett will sit down with new coach Mark McVeigh to discuss his future, or lack thereof, at the…

Leclerc crashes before Antonelli wins again

Charles Leclerc suffers a nasty crash before teen sensation Kimi Antonelli wins the Italian Grand Prix.

Arsenal skipper sinks Chelsea

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard finished a lovely movement for what proved to be the winner five minutes into the…

Volcano eruption causes flight delays

A volcanic eruption in Indonesia is forcing dozens of flight cancellations between Jakarta and Australia.

Amazon cargo plane emergency in Miami

An Amazon cargo plane has overshot the runway at Miami airport and burst into flames.

US envoys meet Zelenskyy

Ukraine's president is expecting the war with Russia to continue into the European winter, despite hosting Donald…

Youth detention workers to strike in Queensland

Queensland youth detention workers are today starting a seven-day strike.

Violent assault in Sydney's inner west

A violent assault outside a home in Sydney has left two men in hospital with serious injuries.

Call to arms for Wests Tigers fans after another season slips by

Disgruntled Tigers supporters are set to push for the reinstatement of an independent board and a greater say in the…

Why the RBA won’t be coming to save the property market

The central bank won’t come riding to the rescue of the property market, but nor can it ignore what the housing slump…

How four concrete slabs will turn into hundreds of inner Sydney homes

The disused blocks of land straddling Parramatta Road have been languishing for years. If the government gets its way,…

Rain, hail or shine: Why this school bus stop still doesn’t have a shelter

Brisbane is largely missing out on state funding for school transport infrastructure, with just two of 17 applications…

My suburb has both seaside serenity and a bustling downtown. No wonder developers are circling

With its coastal charm, vibrant high streets, and unique identity, this suburb feels a world away from the city, but…

From Concord to the country: The student search for greener pastures in an AI world

Agriculture is a $101 billion sector with six jobs for every one graduate – and it’s luring more young people worried…

Rome opened two new train stations. They’re must-visit attractions

There’s no city in the world where antiquity sits as comfortably alongside modern life than Rome.

Spring produce is here, but don’t rush out and buy these fruits just yet

Mangoes are good to go, but some other spring fruit is still under ripe and overpriced. Here’s what to eat now and what…