2 h. ago Epping buyer bids against himself to buy North Ryde house for $2,050,000

An Epping buyer was the only active bidder at auction on Saturday for a three-bedroom house in North Ryde that was guided at $2 million.

Economics

5 h. ago Upsizer beats investors to pay $2.1m for Fitzroy warehouse conversion

The professional woman was upgrading from a smaller home in Richmond, and beat one other party to secure the keys for a home in the popular conversion.

Economics

6 h. ago First home buyers pay $2.8m for Earlwood home while on holiday in Mykonos

It might have been 3am on Greece’s famous party isle, but that didn’t stop a couple from securing their first home at auction on Saturday.

Economics

8 h. ago I have an overseas flight booked. What do current world events mean for my travel plans?

What happens when disaster strikes on holiday? Here’s how you can prepare before takeoff to prevent pain once you land.

Politics

14 h. ago Concert tickets are skyrocketing. Fans have come up with a worrying solution

The flurry of international superstars touring Australia is prompting hundreds of thousands of music fans to find alternative ways to pay to avoid missing out.

Events

14 h. ago Concert tickets prices are skyrocketing. Fans have come up with a worrying solution

The flurry of international superstars touring Australia is prompting hundreds of thousands of music fans to find alternative ways to pay to avoid missing out.

Events

21 h. ago Sydney metro stations and delightfully weird homes sweep top awards

One architect spent his first pay cheque as a pimply teenager on a copy of Houses magazine. Now he’s won the award for best new home in NSW.

Events

21 h. ago Sydney metro stations, delightfully weird and wonderful homes sweep top awards

One architect spent his first pay cheque as a pimply teenager on a copy of Houses magazine. Now he’s won the award for best new home in NSW.

Events

21 h. ago Sydney metro stations, weird and wonderful homes sweep top awards

One architect spent his first pay cheque as a pimply teenager on a copy of Houses magazine. Now he’s won the award for best new home in NSW.

Events

32 h. ago Teachers’ union rejects pay offer, rally planned outside parliament

An email to Queensland’s public school teachers put forward a wage increase of 8 per cent, which the union said “lifts the lid on the government’s true disdain” for educators.

Society

48 h. ago ‘Ignore the letter’: Schools boss intervened over contractor friend’s pay, inquiry told

The ICAC has heard that after questions were raised about a cycling buddy’s $2800-a-day pay, Anthony Manning asked for the document to be withdrawn.

Culture

3 d. ago Aussie’s holiday plans thrown into chaos as Bali volcano spews ash

Dangerous volcanic ash cloud in eastern Indonesia has grounded flights out of Australia.

Events

3 d. ago Optus to pay $100 million fine over sales to vulnerable customers

Optus has agreed to pay $100 million in penalties after landmark legal action from the consumer watchdog for “unconscionable conduct”.

Economics

3 d. ago The verdict on Hamilton Island’s first new hotel in 18 years

Former staff accommodation has been changed into a luxury escape that fills a gap in the holiday island’s offerings.

Politics

4 d. ago FOMO has hit the housing market, and it’s just the beginning

House prices are on the move and buyers have a sense of urgency – some would say panic – to get in before they are priced out.

Events

5 d. ago Bali shooting victim released from hospital as police continue to hunt gunmen

Indonesian police believe the shooters responsible for the death of a Melbourne man at a Bali villa have fled the holiday island.

Events

5 d. ago ‘Wanted him dead’: Bali ambush survivor leaves hospital as manhunt continues

Bali police are still scouring the holiday destination for fugitive gunmen suspected of shooting two Australians at a luxury villa, but the survivor is remaining tight-lipped.

Events

5 d. ago The PM just got a pay rise. Here’s how his salary compares to Trump and other leaders

Despite his salary increasing, Anthony Albanese is outranked by some senior Australian office holders, but he is still among the best-paid world leaders.

Politics

6 d. ago Lawyer for institutional abuse victims ordered to pay $263,000 to client

Dr Vivian Waller, founder of Waller Legal, has represented hundreds of victims of institutional sexual abuse and is widely credited as a driving force behind the Royal Commission. However, Waller Legal has been ordered to pay a client $263,000.

Economics

6 d. ago Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil stoke fears of higher petrol prices

Motorists can expect to pay 12¢ a litre more for petrol within weeks if the oil price spike caused by war in the Middle East continues, economists predict.

Politics