3 h. ago The official temperature was 42 degrees – but western Sydney felt as hot as 55 degrees

We measured how western Sydney’s urban fringe experienced Saturday’s heatwave. It was horrifying.

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3 h. ago City swelters through hottest January day since Black Summer

The top of 42.2 degrees recorded at Observatory Hill was the equal-highest of the summer so far, while the state has been spared major bushfires for now.

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5 h. ago In pictures: Heartbreak and bravery on the front lines of Victoria’s bushfires

Victorians in fire-ravaged towns across the state are grappling with immense loss, as major bushfires continue to pose a threat.

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7 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: 11 major fires rage, 130 properties lost as State of Disaster declared; Total fire ban until Sunday

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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16 h. ago ‘Sorted the men from the boys real quick’: Inside Sydney’s first family of fishing

Ahead of the opening of the new Sydney Fish Market this month, John Faulkner looks at a band of brothers that defied the odds.

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26 h. ago Volkswagen issues recall on luxury SUV due to potential fire risk

An urgent recall has been issued for a luxury Volkswagen SUV due to fears it could pose a major fire risk.

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29 h. ago Fears blaze will jump Victorian border as fire bans declared across NSW

Extreme heat and wind are expected to sweep into NSW and the ACT on Saturday, with warnings a large bushfire burning south of the Murray River could blow across the border.

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32 h. ago Will towers rise above the new Woollahra station? We’re about to find out

Geotechnical assessments at the Woollahra site signal work is ramping up to meet an ambitious timeframe for construction to start next year.

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34 h. ago Why this Sydney office block should make you feel like dancing

John James, the 94-year-old architect behind the Reader’s Digest building in Surry Hills, visits the site that was both the peak and end of his career.

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35 h. ago How the day unfolded after ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good

The shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis sparked outrage from local politicians and protests in major US cities, while US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the woman “weaponised her vehicle”.

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40 h. ago The 26 things every traveller needs to know about travel in 2026

Trust us, this year there’s a lot to know – and all of it is right here in this essential guide.

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40 h. ago Travel quiz: Which city has overtaken Tokyo as the world’s biggest?

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

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40 h. ago My flight home from Europe was cancelled. How can I get compensation?

I lodged a claim and was told the Australian office would process payment. They now say only the Paris office can deal with this and are ignoring me.

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50 h. ago Bondi Hero arrives at New York Jewish Gala as guest of honour

Ahmed El Ahmed was applauded on arrival at a major Jewish gala in New York after he was invited as the guest of honour.

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50 h. ago Two toddlers among several people fighting for life after major crash

Two toddlers are among several people fighting for life after a major crash on the Sunshine Coast.

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50 h. ago Everything you need to know about the federal Bondi royal commission

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement comes after weeks of pressure, and is a major backdown from his previous refusal to hold a Commonwealth inquiry.

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51 h. ago Total fire ban tipped for Sydney as city continues to swelter

The mercury ticked over 42 degrees across Sydney on Thursday as the heatwave began to worsen before the weekend.

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52 h. ago Mining fleet rolls in as Lindian ramps up Malawi rare earths play

Budding rare earths miner Lindian Resources is one step closer to production, taking stock of its mining fleet at the company’s Kangankunde project in Malawi.

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57 h. ago Watchdog warns against rolling back ban on developer donations

The investment pouring into Brisbane would bring “real and/or perceived risks of undue or improper influence”, the CCC fears.

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58 h. ago Keeping money from your partner? Why you could be onto a good thing 

It’s common practice for couples to have joint bank accounts, but it’s not the only way to manage your finances in a relationship. And it could make you more accountable.

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