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  • Articles Tagged with "Sydney"

    Our critics’ verdict of George Calombaris’ Chinese restaurant Double Happy

    smh.com.au • Restaurant • Australia

    A food critic reviews George Calombaris's Double Happy restaurant in Sydney, highlighting both its positive and negative aspects, including the food quality, service, and pricing.

    More like a tomb than luxury apartments: the plans dividing Sydney’s elite

    smh.com.au • RealEstate • Australia

    Residents of Sydney's luxury Altair apartments are divided over a proposed redesign of their building, with concerns raised about the aesthetics and the architect's removal.

    Sydney’s building defects crisis: Tradies’ licences issues by criminals

    smh.com.au • Construction • Australia

    A criminal syndicate sold forged qualifications to hundreds of tradesmen in NSW, leading to widespread building defects and costing taxpayers $700 million annually.

    Shoddy Sydney: Defects and rectification orders in Sydney hidden from real estate purchasers

    smh.com.au • RealEstate • Australia

    The article exposes the widespread issue of building defects in Sydney, costing homeowners and taxpayers $700 million annually, highlighting the struggles faced by homeowners and the need for systemic reforms.

    ‘No one is opening 300-plus seat venues like this’: Rockpool team rebirths The Argyle

    smh.com.au • Restaurant • Australia

    The Rockpool team's multi-million dollar revamp of The Argyle in Sydney's Rocks district has resulted in The Collective, a sophisticated hospitality venue featuring a fine-dining restaurant, cocktail bar, and courtyard.

    Papi’s Birria Tacos in Haberfield serves tacos with meaty consomé for dunking and sipping

    smh.com.au • Food • Australia

    Papi's Birria Tacos in Sydney offers authentic Mexican birria tacos with a rich consomé, drawing inspiration from TikTok trends but exceeding expectations with its quality and unique flavors.

    Tyra Banks: why the supermodel is calling Sydney home

    smh.com.au • Entertainment • Australia

    Supermodel Tyra Banks discusses her life in Sydney, Australia, her business ventures, and her perspective on balancing fame and entrepreneurship.

    Thi Kim Tran: Tributes flow for Sydney woman kidnapped and found dead in car

    smh.com.au • Crime • Australia

    Tributes pour in for Thi Kim Tran, a Sydney woman who was kidnapped and found dead in a burnt-out car, with police suspecting a targeted murder linked to drug gang activity.

    Japan’s most famous sandwich shop Age.3 opens Sydney outlet

    smh.com.au • Food • Australia

    Age.3, a popular Japanese sandwich shop, has opened a Sydney outlet, offering a unique selection of sweet and savory sandwiches with a focus on deep-fried milk bread.

    No pancakes, no McLovin muffins: So what can you get at wildly popular Happyfield’s new diner?

    smh.com.au • Food • Australia

    Happyfield's new diner, Happy Shop, will offer a unique menu featuring New York-style chopped cheese sandwiches, beignet doughnuts, and a fast-casual dining experience.

    Sydney woman Thi Kim Tran murdered over husband’s organised crime links, police say

    smh.com.au • Crime • Australia

    A Sydney woman was murdered due to her husband's alleged involvement in an organized crime network, leaving her children injured.

    Sydney woman Thi Kim Tran murdered over husband’s organised crime links, police say

    watoday.com.au • Crime • Australia

    A Sydney woman was murdered due to her husband's alleged involvement in an organized crime network involved in large-scale methamphetamine manufacturing.

    It was once Sydney’s neglected outpost. Then came the developers

    smh.com.au • Urbanization • Australia

    Parramatta, once a neglected Sydney outpost, undergoes a dramatic transformation driven by significant development, sparking mixed reactions among residents.

    Top Sydney private schools including Kincoppal-Rose Bay and Shore change their minds on co-education

    smh.com.au • Education • Australia

    Several top Sydney private schools are reversing their co-educational policies in their junior schools due to declining male enrollments.

    Scoot v ScootPlus from Sydney to Athens: Review

    theage.com.au • Travel • World

    A review of Scoot and ScootPlus flights from Sydney to Athens highlights the significant differences in comfort and amenities between the two classes, particularly for long-haul flights.

    Scoot v ScootPlus from Sydney to Athens: Review

    smh.com.au • Travel • World

    A review of Scoot and ScootPlus flights from Sydney to Athens highlights the significant differences in comfort and amenities between the two classes, especially on overnight flights.

    Property analysis: Apartments in Sydney, Melbourne haven’t risen in price as much as houses over the past decade

    theage.com.au • RealEstate • Australia

    Apartment prices in Sydney and Melbourne have not increased as much as house prices over the past decade due to factors like increased supply and challenges in the construction sector.

    Law firm partner accused of rape at Sydney home loses $3 million lawsuit

    smh.com.au • Law • Australia

    A Sydney law firm partner lost a $3 million lawsuit after being accused of rape, with the judge finding sufficient evidence to warrant prosecution despite some inconclusive evidence.

    Ambarvale shooting: CCTV released after Sydney grandmother killed in drive-by attack

    smh.com.au • Crime • Australia

    A grandmother was fatally shot in a drive-by attack in Ambarvale, Sydney, prompting a police investigation and a public appeal for information.

    I know what's behind the super-skinny trend sweeping Sydney's elite. It's time someone exposed this open secret before it's too late. AMANDA GOFF | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk • Health • Australia

    A columnist expresses concern over a growing trend of extreme thinness among Sydney's elite women, raising questions about its impact on body image and the normalization of unhealthy weight loss.

    Illegal tobacco Sydney: who are the winners, losers and moneymakers?

    smh.com.au • Business • Australia

    The article investigates the booming illegal tobacco trade in Sydney, highlighting the significant financial losses for the government, the involvement of organized crime, and the impact on local communities.

    Sydney’s richest suburbs: What do you need to earn to be in the top 1 per cent in your suburb?

    smh.com.au • Finance • Australia

    Analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals significant income disparity in Sydney's wealthiest suburbs, with Bellevue Hill and Mosman showing exceptionally high earnings among their top 1 percent.

    Sydney train delays: Service disruptions due to Strathfield power outage

    smh.com.au • Transportation • Australia

    A power outage at Strathfield caused significant disruptions to Sydney's train network during peak hour, leading to passenger delays and safety concerns.

    Manly ferry Narrabeen leaves dry dock to return to service

    smh.com.au • Maritime • Australia

    The Narrabeen ferry, part of Sydney's Manly ferry fleet, has completed extensive repairs and is set to return to service after an unexpected delay.

    Gangland hits were once reserved for major criminals. Not any more

    smh.com.au • Crime • Australia

    A recent surge in gangland killings in Sydney, Australia, targets seemingly innocent individuals, highlighting a shift towards outsourcing hits to mercenary squads.

    Rosehill mini-city proposal was going to ease housing woes. Enter the mysterious ‘Plan B’

    smh.com.au • Politics • Australia

    The failure of a proposal to build a mini-city at Rosehill racecourse in Sydney leaves the NSW Premier facing criticism and a need to find alternative housing solutions.

    Chef Neil Perry to close Double Bay bar Bobbie’s

    smh.com.au • Business • Australia

    Chef Neil Perry's Double Bay jazz bar, Bobbie's, has closed after eight months, while changes are also underway at his Song Bird restaurant.

    John Versace funeral: Sydney tradie gunned down at Condell Park home laid to rest in Punchbowl

    smh.com.au • Obituary • Australia

    John Versace, a 23-year-old Sydney tradie, was tragically gunned down at his home and was laid to rest in a moving funeral service attended by hundreds of mourners.

    St Marys: How an ageing suburb plans to become Sydney’s next destination

    smh.com.au • UrbanPlanning • Australia

    St Marys, a quiet suburb in western Sydney, is poised for significant transformation with a new master plan aiming to turn it into a thriving destination over the next two decades.

    Sydney housing: Glebe Island firms as ‘Plan B’ after Rosehill racecourse plan rejected

    smh.com.au • Politics • Australia

    After the rejection of a plan to build housing on Rosehill racecourse, the New South Wales government is considering Glebe Island as an alternative location for high-density apartments.

    Building Information Certificate (BIC) cause problems for neighbours, councils and prompt calls for a fix

    smh.com.au • Construction • Australia

    Building Information Certificates (BICs) in Australia are causing problems for neighbors and councils due to their use in approving unauthorized building works, prompting calls for reform.

    Richard Scolyer completes 250th Parkrun at Haberfield in Sydney

    smh.com.au • Sports • Australia

    Despite a recent brain tumor diagnosis, renowned pathologist Richard Scolyer completed his 250th Parkrun in Sydney, demonstrating resilience and determination.

    Auburn shooting: Merrylands, Greystanes, Harris Park car fires link to kebab shop shooting probed

    smh.com.au • Crime • Australia

    A shooting at a Sydney kebab shop leaves three injured, highlighting escalating gang violence within the Alameddine network.

    New Sydney buses for Lane Cove, Liverpool and Parramatta

    smh.com.au • Transportation • Australia

    The NSW government will invest $452 million to improve bus services in Sydney, including new bendy buses and expanded routes to address overcrowding and lack of services in several areas.

    Widening of western section of Mona Vale Road to begin in 2028

    smh.com.au • Infrastructure • Australia

    A $500 million project to widen a section of Mona Vale Road in Sydney's Northern Beaches is set to begin construction in 2028, addressing a major traffic bottleneck.

    Fairfield kidnapping: Sydney couple’s 36 hours of hell

    smh.com.au • Crime • Australia

    A Sydney couple endured a terrifying 36-hour kidnapping ordeal involving violence, ransom demands, and a daring escape into bushland.