3 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

13 h. ago Trump effort to keep Harvard from hosting foreign students blocked by judge

It marks another victory for the Ivy League school as it challenges multiple government sanctions amid a battle with the White House.

Politics

22 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

22 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

22 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

27 h. ago ‘Foolish error’: NSW Labor staffers face arrest after defying summons

An upper house inquiry has resolved to seek the arrest of five NSW Labor staffers.

Events

36 h. ago Crane operator appears to take nap – right as Trump poses for photos in front of him

The moment was captured on video during the ceremonial installation of two 30m-tall flags on the White House lawn.

Politics

37 h. ago Crane operator wakes up, sees Donald Trump – then dozes off again

The moment was captured on video during the ceremonial installation of two 30m-tall flags on the White House lawn.

Politics

50 h. ago WA government accused of ‘financial trickery’ to hide real blow to household budgets

Treasurer Rita Saffioti boasted about a 0.8 per cent, or $52, cut in government fees and charges to households, but that is without the impact of the vanquished power credit.

Politics

53 h. ago An old cottage next to Ripponlea Station serves one of the best salad sangers in town

Stop by Rippers for milkshakes, fries, burgers and more.

Politics

63 h. ago From ugly duckling to glamour puss: The heritage homes winning friends and influencers

Once considered gloomy in the extreme, this row of workers’ housing has been adapted to be smart and light-filled and is proving popular with tourists.

Technology

3 d. ago Thousands join the Walk for Truth to confront Victoria's colonial past

Commissioner Travis Lovett walked over 500km in the Walk for Truth, a Yoorrook Justice Commission initiative to inform Victorians about colonisation's impact. The walk, from Portland to Parliament House, drew more than 12,000 participants.

Politics

3 d. ago Glass houses to a glass jaw: Why Slater went too far in the Origin theatre

Banter and sledging has long been a part of State of Origin. But Billy Slater misjudged his response to being called a “grub”.

Politics

3 d. ago Woman reveals severe skin condition makes her afraid to leave the house

Hannah seeks the help of Dr Jane Leonard after living with severe sores on her face for 14 years on Embarrassing Bodies on 9Now.

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

4 d. ago London’s most exciting new museum has landed, with big plans

London’s beloved V&A is expanding with a new building that will also house the David Bowie Centre.

Politics

4 d. ago Hellscapes, eyesores and housing hopes: These are Sydney’s boulevards of broken dreams

They are the roadways that most Sydneysiders try to avoid – but locals are hopeful of change in Sydney’s once grand boulevards.

Politics

4 d. ago We were promised a crackdown on ‘deceptive’ influencer advertising. The ACCC has yet to deliver

It’s a global industry worth $37 billion, but in Australia, it’s largely unregulated. Both consumers and social media stars are paying the price.

Politics

5 d. ago How the housing crisis is fuelling a mental health catastrophe

Mental illness is the single biggest health issue facing teens and young adults in Australia. Housing inaffordability is making it worse.

Events

5 d. ago The two north shore councils resisting ‘cookie cutter’ housing

It was touted as a solution to Sydney’s housing shortage but two councils are fighting the “pattern book”, earning a rebuke from the state’s planning minister.

Politics