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If you squint, the new Parramatta River ‘beach’ at Bedlam Bay has Amalfi Coast vibes – just mind the oyster shells

The warm water seemed saltier than an ocean beach but we felt safe from any bull sharks or stingrays, thanks to a freshly installed net

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A worthwhile life: from toy king to wallaby saviour

Despite a high-profile career selling toys to Aussie kids, a philanthropist says his most important legacy has been protecting a vulnerable native species.

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DCE explains why and when he decided to join Roosters

NRL veteran Daly Cherry-Evans has made his first formal appearance in Sydney Roosters colours, shedding further details about his bombshell move from Manly.

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Ex-senior watchdog staffer says NSW asbestos crisis ‘destined to happen’ after decade of regulatory failure

Exclusive: Former compliance officer Jason Scarborough criticises Environment Protection Authority and industry over ‘lost opportunity’ to prevent contamination

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Hold the beer: how university O-Week swapped parties and pranks for picnics and friendship bracelets

Traditionally orientation week went hand in hand with boozing. These days the activities are more inclusive and welcoming

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Australian supermarket chocolate gifts taste test: Aldi treats leave our experts ‘speechless’

For Valentine’s Day Tristan Lutze tries nine brands of gift-worthy chocolates to learn that elephants are not romantic – and desiccated coconut lingers forever

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Poetry forged in war: Palestinian exile and social media sensation Plestia Alaqad leaves Sydney audience in tears

The 22-year-old, who went viral for her chronicling of the war, tells Bankstown Poetry Slam about life under bombardment in Gaza

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Jessica Mauboy: ‘I like to party – somehow that’s never made the headlines’

The singer, actor and frontrunner for title of ‘Australia’s Sweetheart’ on clubbing, courage and how she’s managed to keep her private life private

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Old cloth, new clothes: six designers creating beautiful upcycled garments

From reworking streetwear to diverting good denim from landfill, upcycling can be labour-intensive but the results are worth the effort

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Bootcamp with rants: the workout where you air a grievance, then get in the sea

Every Friday at 6.30am, a group aged from eight to over 70 gather on Sydney’s Manly beach to trade jokes and insults, then race into the surf

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Kirin J Callinan on the ketamine overdose and heartbreak that made his ‘most truthful’ new album

In our new monthly series Headline Act we spotlight the Australian artist we’re most excited about – and they make us a playlist

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William Barton: ‘What do I need to do in order to be grounded?’

For the virtuoso musician and composer, daily routines and ceremony strengthen his performance, and his connection to other humans

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‘Oh my God, I can put a shoe on my head’: waste walks the runway at Sydney festival

Over the weekend, members of the public turned discarded clothes into performance art at House of Fast Fashun

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‘Mini-city’: meet the 30,000 workers who power Australia’s busiest airport every day

Hidden from travellers, Sydney’s airport workers operate intricate networks of conveyor belts, birdwatch with shotguns and sniff out contraband

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‘Go and talk to strangers – it’s fun’: why speed dating is having a moment

As more singles swear off ‘the apps’, a new generation is bringing back an old way of meeting in real life

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Australian supermarket vegan milk taste test: one soy is gold-standard, all almond milks are watery

After imbibing 12 glasses of plant-based alternative milks in a single, queasy evening, Tristan Lutze found a clear winner – and an entire category he’d never try again

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Enter sandman: the cleaner raking 50km of Sydney’s famous beaches into morning neatness

Michael Weeks and his huge tractor remove tissues, cigarette butts, cans and other rubbish from Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama at night

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Blessed are the cheesemakers – and everyone else who just loves their job

Four Australians who go to work with a smile on their face and a song in their heart explain how they achieved what seems impossible to so many others

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An opera to float your boat: Sydney to be treated to free Puccini at Darling Harbour

Puccini’s one-act opera Il Tabarro will be staged on the 107-year-old Carpentaria, with the orchestra playing on a nearby barge

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Banter, dress-ups and the perfect quiz question: the colourful world of Australia’s pub trivia hosts

The current crop of trivia hosts are consummate entertainers, drawing in large crowds for raucous events that incorporate cabaret, comedy and dance challenges

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‘I just remember seeing the tag and being like “oh my God!”’: five designers on their best vintage finds

Trawling through vintage stores and op-shops can reveal gems in the rubble. Five Australian designers show off their treasures

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In plain sight but barely known: the beauty and mystery of Sydney harbour’s islands

Some are off limits to the public, others are easy to visit and one used to be two – but all have fascinating and sometimes tragic histories

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David Stratton’s closing credits: ‘I’ve done the best I could’

After 57 years in the business, Australia’s most prolific film critic is finally signing off

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Matildas’ Mary Fowler embraces new status but sidesteps the limelight

The 20-year-old Manchester City forward reflects on how life has changed for her after a monumental year for women’s football

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‘If our food is good enough, they will come’: the hidden dining gems at Australian petrol stations and carwashes

As rents skyrocket, chefs and restaurateurs are turning to unconventional locations – you just need to know where to look

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