17 h. ago Sydney’s best hot chips and a prawn toast revival: This is how we ate in 2025

There were also over-sized sandwiches, a popular pasta shape, ace drinks and soups galore. Good Food’s annual Cap awards are back to recap the year in food.

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3 d. ago Henderson shipbuilders called up to help Metronet expand along the river

Henderson-based shipbuilder Echo Marine Group has been awarded the contract to design and construct five new electric ferries as part of the state government’s Swan Ferry Expansion project.

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3 d. ago What’s the happiest country in the world? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Test your knowledge of local, national and international news with the last current affairs quiz of the year.

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3 d. ago Edgerton, Byrne and Elordi vie for AACTA international awards

The country’s brightest hopes for Oscar nominations next year are being recognised by the Australian academy.

Events

5 d. ago They opted to study this demanding diploma instead of VCEs. Now the wait is over

Students who chose to take the International Baccalaureate opened their results on Wednesday morning, a week after their VCE peers. 

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5 d. ago Lindian inks build deal in boost to Malawian rare earths plant upgrade

Lindian Resources has awarded the D&C contract for its Kangankunde’s rare earths processing plant in Malawi, locking in delivery certainty and boosting the economics.

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5 d. ago ‘I wouldn’t have staked any money’: Abigail shocked by perfect IB score

Some 742 students sat the International Baccalaureate across 21 NSW schools this year. Several have achieved top marks.

Events

5 d. ago Tale of two tickets: Why the better deals are on international flights

Travellers face different options when booking for international trips: more competition, more value for money, and even the benefit of “launch pricing”.

Politics

6 d. ago Cameron Green just made a record $4.17m. But the IPL will keep $1m

The all-rounder is now the highest-paid international player in IPL history, though a new IPL rule has cost him a six-figure sum.

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6 d. ago Public school students were promised the International Baccalaureate. No school has taken up the offer

The IB was promised to public schools three years ago – so why have no schools accepted the offer?

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6 d. ago Proteomics diabetes test reshapes how doctors manage kidney risk

Proteomics International says its PromarkerD diabetes test reshapes medical decision-making, with high scores prompting an increase in kidney-protecting therapies.

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6 d. ago The gentle giant who fought cartels and became an angel in Asia

Neale Fursdon spent most of his career dealing with drug traffickers and international people smugglers. But he was one of the most affable people I have ever met.

Events

7 d. ago Missed deadlines put pressure on Sydney’s Metro West’s opening date

Internal documents show the government agency charged with delivering the $29 billion project has repeatedly missed deadlines for awarding major contracts.

Events

7 d. ago Fake documents, ghost trucks: Westpac’s secret fraud probe revealed

Westpac has conducted an internal investigation into fraud in its business banking division that staff say has been driven by a toxic, sales-focused culture.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘It doesn’t sit right’: Sydney Marathon to change ballot after local runners miss out

Mark Goodwin will miss out on the 2026 Sydney Marathon for the first time in a decade after a record number of international runners entered the ballot for entry.

Events

9 d. ago No nominations, no judges, no nothing: Even by FIFA’s standards, Trump’s award is a new low

The whole thing was a massive and toxic brain fart from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, setting a new world record for sycophancy that will define his reign.

Events

1 week ago This policewoman had the answer to youth crime 85 years ago. It fell on deaf ears

In her award-winning 1939 essay, Jessie Clarey wrote: “For permanent results, it is not sufficient for us to ascertain, ‘Did the boy steal?’, but, ‘Why did he steal?’”

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1 week ago This policewoman had the answer to youth crime 86 years ago. It fell on deaf ears

In her award-winning 1939 essay, Jessie Clarey wrote: “For permanent results, it is not sufficient for us to ascertain, ‘Did the boy steal?’, but, ‘Why did he steal?’”

Events

1 week ago Lindian locks in support facility deals for Malawian rare earths hub

Lindian has awarded all support facility contracts for its Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi, marking a key milestone ahead of first production in late 2026.

Politics

1 week ago This Sydney council wanted to rebuild a surf club. Its own planners had other ideas

A council plan to splash millions rebuilding one of Sydney’s most well-known surf clubs is in trouble after an internal assessment called for the project to be stopped.

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