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Good Food - What's for Dinner

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Sydney - Weather forecast

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New fees, new rules: Changes to expect in NSW in 2026

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In pictures: Sydney NYE 2025

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US Congress issues two-week ultimatum to Australia's eSafety boss

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Man dead after boat flips off Sydney's northern beaches, search under way for missing teen

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Bushfire inquiry's top silk says royal commission essential for harmony

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Senior manager at bikie-linked security firm charged over threats to Herald journalist

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'Death to the dictator': Biggest protests in years across Iran

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Feel the urge to run away from it all? Why you're not alone

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Hard-luck stories of 2025 highlight the fine line between pleasure and pain

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French crew stripped of Sydney to Hobart victory as new overall winner named

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'Unbelievable rise': De Minaur on Australia's top-ranked female player

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A billion chatbot users can't be wrong ... or can they? Let's ask a human

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Sussexit? Harry and Meghan desperate to downplay staff exodus

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Machu Picchu rail disaster: Train driver dies after head-on collision, scores injured

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Surprises, franchises and sequels: 10 new films that prove cinema is not dead

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South Africa's 'French corner' is the ultimate gourmet escape

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The story of how ancient alchemy led to the birth of modern science

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There are two peak times as crowds depart Sydney en masse for NYE

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'It's really serious': Former Test great placed in induced coma

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Sixty books everyone will be talking about in the first half of 2026

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Sydney NYE LIVE updates: Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display

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Superquiz, Thursday, January 1

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Skipping the queue at the bottle-o

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Vilification of any Australian is damaging for all of society

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Ex-Labor minister slams omission of word 'antisemitism' from Bondi review

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Heavily armed police at NYE a result of Bondi 'regret', says Clover Moore

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Muslim community faces backlash following Bondi Beach terror attack

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'Feels like we're just treading water': Businesses ask people to return to Bondi

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I was asked to write about my favourite beach. Then my heart was shattered

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Woman charged after more than 30 gunshots fired at Sydney home

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NYE fireworks to be launched along 7km stretch from more than 260 spots

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'Some people will not feel safe': The three most dangerous hours of the year

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The ultimate guide to moving home

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The ultimate guide to renting

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This SUV comes with Holden engineer-tuned suspension and it shows

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'You decide your destiny': Why Michael Vaughan is urging Khawaja to bow out in Sydney

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'I'm not a fan': Hayden blasts Australian batting coach after MCG carnage

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Khawaja, Green, Healy and Perry. What does 2026 have in store for Australian cricket?

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Royal commission into antisemitism is premature and risky, says top barrister

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Pauline Hanson, Barnaby Joyce zoom up likeability ladder, new polling shows

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Subsidies, sweeteners and price hikes: The changes that are coming on Jan 1

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'Line by line': AFP's 'flying squad of hate disruptors' combing sermons for incitement

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Future is electric: Hot metals exposing fossil fuel fantasy

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It's been an underwhelming year on the ASX. Will 2026 be any better?

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Move over AI, seaweed is the new wonder product

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Lacklustre ASX ends the year below global markets

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Last post: Denmark calls time on 'vintage' letter service

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JFK's granddaughter dies at 35 after rare cancer diagnosis

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The reality TV winner, her secret lover and a deadly gift that arrived by courier

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Six words from Trump that had Zelensky – and the world – wincing

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What housing crisis? For most, there isn't one – but look how the other third live

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Trump has just sacked 30 ambassadors. The effects for Australia are profound

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I'm an SPF50+ redhead. Walk a mile in my shoes, but never in daylight

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New laws aim to make Australian campuses safer

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Why Australians are still buying backyard swimming pools

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'Turned pretty drastically': How property market moved in 2025

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Inside the multimillion-dollar property empire that Chemist Warehouse built

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Revealed: Sydney's top luxury property sales of 2025

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The luxury holiday rental that costs $210,000 a week

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The slice is right: Good Food's top 50 most popular recipes of 2025, revealed

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Katrina Meynink's all-time greatest party snack recipes (and hacks)

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Rosheen Kaul's golden sandwiches with cheese pull will be the life of your party

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The best things we ate in Sydney in 2025 worth splashing out on

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Keen to expand your social circle? The answer might already be in front of you

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Four myths discouraging men from prostate cancer screening

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A doctor's guide to 10 science-backed tips to get healthier

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From paint colours to furniture styles – how to decorate your home in 2026

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Want a better relationship? Here are 15 expert tips you can use now

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Ricky Gervais created two of TV's greatest comedies. But his standup is slipping

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Imagination comes before love for this effortlessly marvellous author

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Australian performer dumped from K-pop girl group

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Staying home on NYE? The best new movies to stream

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The Gold Coast's best hotels and resorts for different budgets

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Where to go in 2026, according to the experts

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From Paris to Tassie, here are the top-rated hotels of 2025

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Airlines investigate why passengers put lives at risk for their bags

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When do double demerits start?

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Best new-car deals in December 2025

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Honda commits to petrol engines for decades to come

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Starring Sean Bean and Jack Patten, stream Robin Hood now, only on Stan.

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Bump: A Christmas Film is streaming now, only on Stan.

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The social media whipping boy, cult hero and unlikely captain in our Test team of 2025

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Gymnastics Australia slammed for 'sloppy' bullying investigation of Olympic coach

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Bradman and co. knew toughness was part of Test cricket. Do today's players?

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'Devalues the future of cricket rights': How two-day Tests may dent next broadcast deal

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Ignore Melbourne – Brendon McCullum needs a win in Sydney to save his job

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Controversial MCG pitch given 'unsatisfactory' grade by ICC

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Explaining Australia's enduring love affair with vintage sportswear

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Australia coach provides telling Khawaja update ahead of SCG Test

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Diogo Jota's sons honoured by Liverpool fans at Anfield

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Race-by-race preview and tips for Canterbury on New Year's Day

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Son of Trapeze Artist faces toughest test in Canterbury Sprint

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Bayliss adds to celebrations with city double for Waterhouse-Bott team

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