2 h. ago On Heated Rivalry, the clothes do more than just fall to the floor

Yes, this hit gay hockey drama is packed with nude scenes. But the costume choices have their own story to tell.

Politics

35 h. ago The NSW nurse and midwife shortage is costing $100 million a year

The total bill for agency nurses and midwives almost doubled in one year as NSW hospitals increasingly rely on expensive and short-term health workers.

Economics

59 h. ago At 23, Paul Churchill was living the ‘sweet life’ in Spain but he was lucky to survive

More than 10 years ago, the podcaster took his last drink and has devoted his life since to helping others do the same.

Events

59 h. ago Cyber threats, cost blowouts: $969 million health overhaul facing rocky start

A huge project modernising the medical records of NSW patients has received a fail mark on its cybersecurity just months before it is due to be rolled out.

Economics

3 d. ago This selfish lifestyle choice is ruining this Sydney area. Why should I pay for it?

Many Sydney parks are so polluted, they’re unusable. And the cleanup costs are sky-high.

Politics

3 d. ago A selfish lifestyle choice is ruining this Sydney area. Why should I pay for it?

Many Sydney parks are so polluted, they’re unusable. And the clean-up costs are sky-high.

Politics

4 d. ago Australia demands China respect trade deal after shock beef tariffs

Australia’s trade and agriculture ministers have condemned China’s decision to impose new tariffs that could cost the beef industry $1 billion a year.

Events

4 d. ago Don’t come for the plot – but do stay for the costumes, choreography and music

Not much actually happens in the musical Cats, but the sheer spectacle of this new production will satisfy the nostalgia craving.

Politics

4 d. ago Lifestyle towns where houses cost half the price in Byron Bay

Can’t afford Byron Bay? There are still lifestyle towns, on the coast and inland, with a median house price coming in under $1 million.

Economics

7 d. ago Clunky, cringe and costly: Kyrgios defeats Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios arrived on a camel, while Aryna Sabalenka made an entrance in a bedazzled overcoat for the exhibition match in Dubai on Monday.

Politics

7 d. ago Nothing sweet about the tax system as costs soar by $50 billion

One person’s tax concession is another’s impost. The cost of concessions has skyrocketed, putting more pressure on the budget.

Economics

9 d. ago He bought a Sydney home for $95m. It then took five years to settle, and has now come at an extra cost

As if John Li doesn’t already have enough to deal with by way of company liquidations and an Interpol Red Alert list, he has been slugged a foreign buyer tax bill of $26 million.

Economics

1 week ago The cost of getting a foot in the door at this Sydney private school hits $9000

Cranbrook, Kambala, Ascham and Scots will all charge $6000 or more while Queenwood, Wenona and Pymble Ladies’ College have set enrolment fees at about $4000.

Economics

1 week ago ‘Christmas will feel different this year’: PM, Ley share holiday messages

Despite being largely apolitical, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley called for stronger leadership in the face of the cost-of-living crisis.

Politics

1 week ago Good news for travellers as Aussie dollar set to soar in 2026

A predicted divergence in global interest rates is tipped to see the Australian dollar jump higher next year.

Politics

2 w. ago A creperie serving French buckwheat galettes and sweet crepes

Roule Galette’s Carnegie outpost is just as atmospheric as its original city store.

Politics

2 w. ago They spend thousands on Elvis costumes and jewellery. But don’t call them impersonators

They’ve been laughed at, ignored and unable to get gigs – but now these female Elvis Tribute Acts are leaving their male competitors all shook up.

Economics

2 w. ago Most of Australia’s Christmas dishes are adopted, but this one’s our own

Australian Christmas dishes? This is where we’re a little lacking – with one exception, and it comes in the form of a sweet, toothsome treat.

Politics

2 w. ago Big rise in private health insurance premiums flagged as costs soar

Private health insurance customers face their biggest premium hike in a decade as insurers face rising costs and consumers choose to downgrade their cover.

Politics

2 w. ago Government set to cover cost of crucial breast cancer medication

Patients with an aggressive form of breast cancer could soon save thousands of dollars every month as the government prepares to cover the cost of crucial medication.

Politics